Built a Shooting Bench Today!

Navy87Guy · May 17, 2020

I decided to take advantage of the nice weather and build a shooting bench. I generally followed these plans:

https://howtospecialist.com/workshop/free-shooting-bench-plans/

Other than the fact that it weighs a ton (which I know is good for shooting - not so good for moving it into place), I’m pretty happy with the results. I used pressure-treated 2”x6” for the framing and Trex decking for the top. (It’s my “go to” material for exterior projects!). I used 2 1/2” GRK fasteners — so it’s solid.

Now to finish the backstop so I can use it!!

hossfly · May 17, 2020

Very nice.

Armored farmer · May 17, 2020

Nice and solid!
You'll get many years of good use from that.

bannockburn · May 17, 2020

Looks great and you got to love how solid and substantial it is! First rate job sir!

rust collector · May 17, 2020

Built to last. Well done!

Navy87Guy · May 17, 2020

I just did some math...I used 6 pieces of 2x6x8 ft pressure treated lumber and a little over 3 pieces of 8 ft Trex decking. So that works out to be a little over 200 lbs. once I’m sitting on it, there’s no what that thing is moving!!

horsemen61 · May 17, 2020

Navy87Guy said:
I decided to take advantage of the nice weather and build a shooting bench. I generally followed these plans:

https://howtospecialist.com/workshop/free-shooting-bench-plans/

Other than the fact that it weighs a ton (which I know is good for shooting - not so good for moving it into place), I’m pretty happy with the results. I used pressure-treated 2”x6” for the framing and Trex decking for the top. (It’s my “go to” material for exterior projects!). I used 2 1/2” GRK fasteners — so it’s solid.

Now to finish the backstop so I can use it!!

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Awesome looking bench my dude!!!!

Legionnaire · May 17, 2020

Nice job! Looks great!

glove · May 17, 2020

Nice Job. When will the kits be available?

Navy87Guy · May 17, 2020

glove said:
Nice Job. When will the kits be available?

Ha! I did assign each part a letter and labeled them for easier assembly. I pretty much followed the plans (although I dorked up the angle brace and I provided a bit).

Ks5shooter · May 17, 2020

Great bench.

Speedo66 · May 17, 2020

Very nice!

Strong enough for a two person mini deck. lol

Golfanaticshooter · May 17, 2020

Very nice, looks very well built!

dh1633pm · May 17, 2020

Very solid. My dad and I put concert under ours for even more weight. Used a front end loader to flip it upright. YourS is way nicer. Ours weighs more. Excellent work.

Good Ol' Boy · May 17, 2020

Nice!

Now get that backstop finished so you can use it.

Walkalong · May 17, 2020

Great job!

Legionnaire · May 18, 2020

I should add, thanks for the link to the plans. Filed away for future reference.

bwalker36 · May 18, 2020

This makes me want to spend more time with my dad and learn all the real life skill I don't have hah

Milt1 · May 18, 2020

Great job!

danez71 · May 18, 2020

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you'll need to start over.... the "E" piece was assembled upside down. :alien:

doubleh · May 18, 2020

Looks good to me.

peeplwtchr · May 18, 2020

Good Ol' Boy said:
Nice!

Now get that backstop finished so you can use it.

Yeah hurry up so I can use it. Chop chop.

bdickens · May 18, 2020

Awesome! Looks great.

Bugster · May 18, 2020

If our home was outside the city, I would have a range of my own and a shooting bench like that sitting on a cement pad so I could also use a shooters mat for prone shooting.
Very nice shooting bench my friend, awesome job.

luzyfuerza · May 18, 2020

My home range is ready to go, but I don't have any rests built yet. You've inspired me...going to town tomorrow to get materials.

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