Outdoors with Ken Higgins
Portable target stand
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It’s easy to make from 1-½ three-way joints to assemble
By Ken Higgins
inch PVC pipe. You need 10 feet everything. The blue or pink
for the bottom two skids and hard ½ inch insulation is held
This is a cheap, portable tar- eight feet for the main frame. in place by sliding it into two
get stand, (made mostly from Buy a 20-foot stick and if it’s 3/4 inch slots cut into the two
leftover construction materials) too long for your car, cut it in upright pipes. Each upright pipe
that will fit behind your pickup half or better yet just buy two measures 28 inches long.
truck seat. 10-foot pieces! You’ll need four, The hard part for me was cut-
McCurry’s
ting the 3/4 inch slots. I used a
cordless skill saw with the blade
set at 1/4 inch deep. I used a table Heavy Truck Repair
vice to hold the PVC pipe while I
very carefully made my cuts. All Specializing in
of these measurements can vary, Brakes • Clutches • Drivetrain • Suspension
including using bigger diameter Preventive Maintenance • Engine and
PVC pipe. Assemble everything Transmission Repair • Air Hydraulic Service •
without glue to make sure it will Heat and Air Conditioning
all fit and works. Make sure your
slots face to the side!
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Next glue everything except
the two joints where the upright
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frame fits into the two skids. The
best part is the hard insulation
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backing lasts forever and targets Weaverville, NC 28787 Owner
are easy to attach. You can pin
on lifesavers just to make it fun
for the kids. Always use a good
bullet backstop such as a dirt
embankment when shooting.
“What’s Cooking
If you have close neighbors, it’s
a good idea to give them a call
in the Kitchen of”
so they’re not startled by unex-
pected gunfire. An invitation to
Anyone interested in being featured in our “What’s Cooking in
come over and join the fun will
the Kitchen of” column, please contact the Weaverville Tribune
not hurt. Remember always,
at 645.8911.
Ken Higgins. safety first!
www.weavervilletribune.com
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