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<blockquote data-quote="DMP25-06" data-source="post: 996735" data-attributes="member: 27271"><p>Here is my shooting bench , made from a 4' x 4' , half sheet of 3/4" interior grade plywood . Cutting was done with a circular saw , and jigsaw . Cut to dimensions shown in diagram , then join two panels into double thickness table top using liquid nails</p><p> [ generously spread ] , and short drywall screws from one side only , as this will be your underside of bench . Use a belt sander to smooth edges and round corners . The legs are 30" long pipes , galvanized 1&1/4" heavy wall pipe , threaded in PIPE THREAD .</p><p>Legs are attached to bench with 4" x 4" steel plates , 1/4" thickness . Take two straight pipe splice couplers , 1&1/4" to fit pipe , cut each in half at an 18 degree angle , and weld to steel plate on the angular cut . Position two front fittings at slight outward angle , and rear fitting straight back . Drill 4 holes through each plate and mount to underside of bench with 3/8" x 2 & 1/2" carriage head bolts , nuts and lock-washers . Legs can be screwed into sockets to set-up bench , and removed to transport . Overall length of bench can be shortened by cutting off at narrow rear end of bench. Sand it all smooth and paint or stain & varnish to your liking .</p><p>My bench weighs 43# and is 31" height with 42" overall length . With the legs unscrewed , I can carry my bench in the trunk of a small car .</p><p>If you need a taller bench , have the legs cut longer .</p><p>Being a 3 legged design , it is stable on most any rough surface .It is very strong and stable , I can sit in the middle of table top without any flex , and I weigh 199#.</p><p>This bench is a slight adaptation to one designed by Rick Jamison , former writer at SHOOTING TIMES magazine .</p><p>Good Luck ,</p><p>DMP25-06</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DMP25-06, post: 996735, member: 27271"] Here is my shooting bench , made from a 4' x 4' , half sheet of 3/4" interior grade plywood . Cutting was done with a circular saw , and jigsaw . Cut to dimensions shown in diagram , then join two panels into double thickness table top using liquid nails [ generously spread ] , and short drywall screws from one side only , as this will be your underside of bench . Use a belt sander to smooth edges and round corners . The legs are 30" long pipes , galvanized 1&1/4" heavy wall pipe , threaded in PIPE THREAD . Legs are attached to bench with 4" x 4" steel plates , 1/4" thickness . Take two straight pipe splice couplers , 1&1/4" to fit pipe , cut each in half at an 18 degree angle , and weld to steel plate on the angular cut . Position two front fittings at slight outward angle , and rear fitting straight back . Drill 4 holes through each plate and mount to underside of bench with 3/8" x 2 & 1/2" carriage head bolts , nuts and lock-washers . Legs can be screwed into sockets to set-up bench , and removed to transport . Overall length of bench can be shortened by cutting off at narrow rear end of bench. Sand it all smooth and paint or stain & varnish to your liking . My bench weighs 43# and is 31" height with 42" overall length . With the legs unscrewed , I can carry my bench in the trunk of a small car . If you need a taller bench , have the legs cut longer . Being a 3 legged design , it is stable on most any rough surface .It is very strong and stable , I can sit in the middle of table top without any flex , and I weigh 199#. This bench is a slight adaptation to one designed by Rick Jamison , former writer at SHOOTING TIMES magazine . Good Luck , DMP25-06 [/QUOTE]
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