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Post by davet on Mar 21, 2016 22:24:09 GMT
That's Brill guys....not sure if Tiff is following this thread but I will pm him anyway to order 4 x IPSC gongs in AR500 .....presumably we can BACS him the cash.
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Post by tiff on Mar 22, 2016 0:27:14 GMT
Just got in from working on some 16mm plate for another job....4 x AR500 IPSC's is perfect - I'll send over my details tomorrow.
They will be ready to collect at the Spring RRC.
Kind Regards,
Tiff
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Post by c18rch on Mar 22, 2016 21:07:36 GMT
Yep, payment on its way tiff.
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Post by davet on Mar 22, 2016 21:09:14 GMT
Mine goes tomorrow a.m.
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Post by sako75varminter on Mar 23, 2016 10:24:58 GMT
All sorted!
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Post by davet on Mar 30, 2016 21:15:10 GMT
I have been thinking about potentially lighter/cheaper options to scaffold tubing for our IPSC'S and any other steels we might use. I looked at this website www.lastands.com who sell a polymer connecter to use with rebar to form an A-frame stand. Reviewing their video I think the stand might be successful because it 'gives' on impact and the flexion absorbs the bullet strike without being knocked over.....in the video at least! Anyway....would it support the weight of an IPSC? Manufacturer says it can support at least 70lbs. Polymer brackets are $40 a pair (rebar sourced locally) . The polymer brackets are claimed to be self-healing on bullet strike. Snag is that postage for a single pair is over $30! 4 sets postage is $67. I am going to make some equivalent brackets in oak to check if the rebar crossbar will actually support an IPSC. A direct hit on a wood bracket will obviously kill it but they will be reasonably cheap to make.....they may not allow the same degree of flex as the polymer brackets and so targets may be more liable to topple but at least we can test rebar support weight capacity. Dependant upon results there are options to group-buy Last stands product and share postage, make more oak brackets or revert to heavy/cumbersome scaffold tube. My main aims are speed of setup and compactness. Will advise results asap
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Post by tisme on Mar 31, 2016 6:36:28 GMT
I've been looking at ways to make an A frame as well. In the end I got 7 4ft scaffold poles for free with brackets. I think there's another 7 there if anyone wants them I can collect them Sunday.
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Post by davet on Mar 31, 2016 7:13:51 GMT
For free is always good!
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Post by tisme on Mar 31, 2016 7:37:06 GMT
I get them Sunday for you and bring them to whatever 50 cal or RRC we are both doing.
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Post by davet on Mar 31, 2016 8:00:08 GMT
Good man! ...I will be at next Salisbury shoot ....I still plan to do as above post for comparison as rebar would be a lot more transportable but may be too flimsy.
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Post by tisme on Mar 31, 2016 8:28:07 GMT
Been playing you can make a frame from 5 poles not 7 if you use solid fittings not swivel ones Tiff A frame 7 pole
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Post by davet on Mar 31, 2016 8:34:17 GMT
Looking good!
Do you think impacts will shift it if not anchored?
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Post by tisme on Mar 31, 2016 8:55:56 GMT
I don't think so Keith was doing somersaults around it )
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Post by c18rch on Mar 31, 2016 13:57:56 GMT
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Post by oaken on Mar 31, 2016 14:46:37 GMT
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