Any suggestions on how to make it not bounce around?
irishlad Contributing Member Joined Nov 8, 2016 Messages 1,424 Location Southern Utah Sep 23, 2022 #1 Any suggestions on how to make it not bounce around?
gwpercle Member Joined Nov 25, 2014 Messages 1,144 Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana Sep 23, 2022 #2 Are there any holes in the base where long stakes could be driven to hold it securely in place ? If not ... could 4 holes be drilled in the base for long stakes to be driven , holding it in place ? The base looks like wood ... if so drilling 4 holes would be easy ! Gary
Are there any holes in the base where long stakes could be driven to hold it securely in place ? If not ... could 4 holes be drilled in the base for long stakes to be driven , holding it in place ? The base looks like wood ... if so drilling 4 holes would be easy ! Gary
.38 Special Member Joined Sep 15, 2006 Messages 7,373 Sep 23, 2022 #3 I just put a sandbag on top of whatever part is available. And yes, I have accidentally shot my share of sandbags.
I just put a sandbag on top of whatever part is available. And yes, I have accidentally shot my share of sandbags.
toivo Member Joined May 27, 2005 Messages 3,624 Location New York State Sep 23, 2022 #4 These might work if they got enough purchase in that sandy-looking soil:
Shooterbob Member Joined Oct 1, 2016 Messages 306 Location South West PA Sep 24, 2022 #5 Add weight I believe would work as was mentioned sand bags would work well I believe
jmorris Member Joined Sep 30, 2005 Messages 24,257 Sep 28, 2022 #6 Weight. A steel base would be a good start.
AK Hunter Member Joined Jul 28, 2020 Messages 1,678 Location Mid-West Sep 28, 2022 #7 Drill about 4 more holes in the wooden base & drive 10" steel spikes(nails) into the ground.
rdnktrkr Member Joined May 24, 2014 Messages 1,591 Location Atlanta GA Sep 28, 2022 #8 What about the screw type pet tie downs? I've used them when tying down a canopy in sandy/loose soil
OP OP irishlad Contributing Member Joined Nov 8, 2016 Messages 1,424 Location Southern Utah Sep 28, 2022 #9 Fixed. Worked well. Still light and portable. Thanks for the replies.