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Rifle Shooting Bench #8778385 01/11/23 09:05 AM
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Trying to determine feasibility of selling a few of these. This is the 3rd I've built, all for myself or friends. All treated material and 4" exterior t25 head screws. 4' x 4' with a 2' x 2' cut out for shooter. Legs are treated 4" x 4",
table frame is treated 2" x 6", leg braces are treated 2" x 4". The table top is 2 layers of exterior siding. Myself and people of all sizes like the design and size.

The first one I built has been outside for four years and still in use. Would these sell for $300.00, $250.00? I'm getting pretty good at knocking these out now that I have all the dimensions and cuts, and have an assembly sequence. They turn out square and very solid, no wobble, really stout table. [Linked Image]
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Sign me up! up

May have to discuss delivery, though... bolt

laugh Seriously, though, I like it and am very interested.


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Originally Posted by kry226
Sign me up! up

May have to discuss delivery, though... bolt

laugh Seriously, though, I like it and am very interested.

I prolly drive right by your statesiide place on the way to my lease.

These could be picked up in Lewisville, or meet from The Colony, Ft. Worth,....all worked at order placement if I have enough interest.


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I am a cheap SOB. I saw a bunch listed when I bought our 33 acres and decided to go spend $75 in lumber and 2 hours of my time and build my own.

But I also needed one for LH and RH, and buying those was more expensive than a single-sided one like you have. Maybe I'd have been tempted to buy if I only needed one side...not sure

I see quite a few listed and the price range you mentioned is about how much the rest are listed for, so I think you'll have some competition but they wouldn't be doing it if they weren't selling any, so the market is there.

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I built a similar 'T' 6-7 years ago and it's still out in the weather. Need to tap a few nails in but it holds up.You could save a little money using 2x4s around the top, there's no need for a 2x6 in that spot. I did use bolts at the upper corners, though.


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Re: Rifle Shooting Bench [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #8778468 01/11/23 01:30 PM
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Nice looking bench - looks very sturdy. I like that no built-in-seat is in the way. I'm sure you can sell these for the price you're thinking. Next design a sturdy reloading bench.


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Easier to buy and transport raw materials to land or lease and build onsite. Like mentioned above...$75 and couple hours of work.


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I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.

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Materials on this one was $110.00. Fasteners about 25-30% of that. Time to shop, haul 10' 2-6"s, build time...........I think price is good.


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Originally Posted by The Dude Abides
Easier to buy and transport raw materials to land or lease and build onsite. Like mentioned above...$75 and couple hours of work.

I'd rather take a finished product than haul a truck load of tools and 10' 2x6"s to the lease. Also, working on a flat concrete surface (my garage floor) gives you a surface to square against. I build everything myself. Stands, bunk house, buildings at home..........you'd be shocked at how many people don't know how, are too busy but have the $ to pay someone, want convenience, etc.

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Originally Posted by QuitShootinYoungBucks
I built a similar 'T' 6-7 years ago and it's still out in the weather. Need to tap a few nails in but it holds up.You could save a little money using 2x4s around the top, there's no need for a 2x6 in that spot. I did use bolts at the upper corners, though.

The 2" x 6" frame for the table gives a lot more surface area for the legs to adhere, making them more rigid and stable on the x & y axis.


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Originally Posted by pertnear
Nice looking bench - looks very sturdy. I like that no built-in-seat is in the way. I'm sure you can sell these for the price you're thinking. Next design a sturdy reloading bench.

Give me finished height, length and width. I know how to block corners when needed, frame legs into supporting edge of work surface, etc.

To block the corners, I cut a flat on the exposed edge of the 4" x 4" leg where it meets the frame. A diagonal 2" x 4" goes side to side, flush with the flat on the leg. Screws into the frame and leg. Our patio table is built this way, seats 10. No wobble.[Linked Image]
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Like this. I'd do similar on reloading bench, legs would be stacked, one layer on the leading edge extending to the edge of the work surface.

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Just shoot prone. Shooting mats only weigh a couple pounds peep


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Originally Posted by J.G.
Just shoot prone. Shooting mats only weigh a couple pounds peep

Thats my preference, I carry one rolled up in my pack. A double layer of that kind of cloth Walls coveralls are made from. Cheap at the fabric store where old ladies still buy patterns and sewing stuff. I learned at the last shooting match that I can get flatter to the ground than the average shooter laying prone. But, at the lease where we have one of these benches, it sure is nice to drive up, set your stuff on the table and spend a few hours.


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My bench shooting is only on prairie dogs.

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Originally Posted by onlysmith&wesson
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I built a similar 'T' 6-7 years ago and it's still out in the weather. Need to tap a few nails in but it holds up.You could save a little money using 2x4s around the top, there's no need for a 2x6 in that spot. I did use bolts at the upper corners, though.

The 2" x 6" frame for the table gives a lot more surface area for the legs to adhere, making them more rigid and stable on the x & y axis.


That makes sense. I would say your price is pretty fair. I also like that you didn't build in the seats. Much better to use a good chair or stool that can be moved and adjusted for different shooters.


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You would be good to sell the plans and all the pre-cut parts let the customer assemble. Get your costs down around $50-60 and sell for $100-125.


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I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.

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Originally Posted by QuitShootinYoungBucks
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[quote=QuitShootinYoungBucks]I built a similar 'T' 6-7 years ago and it's still out in the weather. Need to tap a few nails in but it holds up.You could save a little money using 2x4s around the top, there's no need for a 2x6 in that spot. I did use bolts at the upper corners, though.

The 2" x 6" frame for the table gives a lot more surface area for the legs to adhere, making them more rigid and stable on the x & y axis.


That makes sense. I would say your price is pretty fair. I also like that you didn't build in the seats. Much better to use a good chair or stool that can be moved and adjusted for different shooters.[/quote
Learned the hard way. Built in seat bad. You move,the gun could move.


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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters.

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Originally Posted by ntxtrapper
I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters.

That's way too much additional material, build time and size for the bench to only gain something for 10% or less of all shooters when targeting the open market. I'd build it left upon request, but a T shape...........investment/market gain ain't there.

That said, If you want a T design, I'll build it for you. Send me a PM if interested.

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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters.

I made that mistake. Didn't think about anyone else using mine, and it turned out my buddy needed it. He had to use it kind of backwards.

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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters.

I made that mistake. Didn't think about anyone else using mine, and it turned out my buddy needed it. He had to use it kind of backwards.

Can't you just rotate the table?

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Originally Posted by Texican
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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters.

I made that mistake. Didn't think about anyone else using mine, and it turned out my buddy needed it. He had to use it kind of backwards.

Can't you just rotate the table?

Where would the left handed shooter rest his right arm?


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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters.

I made that mistake. Didn't think about anyone else using mine, and it turned out my buddy needed it. He had to use it kind of backwards.

Can't you just rotate the table?

Where would the left handed shooter rest his right arm?

My daughter is a lefty so I had to build one with a wrong side.
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Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.

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Originally Posted by onlysmith&wesson
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I wouldn't want one that isn't designed for both L and R handed shooters.

I made that mistake. Didn't think about anyone else using mine, and it turned out my buddy needed it. He had to use it kind of backwards.

Can't you just rotate the table?

Where would the left handed shooter rest his right arm?


If the two wings of that bench are the same length, it can be used LH or RH. Rotate the bench.


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