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Here is a couple of pics of my patented "Bucket Butt". A layer of high density 50mm foam, layer of old carpet. Same again. 2 old curtains (don't tell my wife). another 2 x foam/carpet. And voila, Robert's your fathers brother!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/feral-assassin/Bucketbutt04.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/feral-assassin/BucketButt06.jpg
Also, a use for old phone books. I haven't tried it yet, but i'm sure it will work. :?
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/feral-assassin/Phonebooks02.jpg
Hey mate i find a cardboard box of an adequate size and fill it with foam-o-fill from bunnings when dry i have a great broadhead but and when needed i just squrt in some more. Just make sure you let it dry for a few days first or the centre might not be set
Piggy.
How much does a can of that go for? an how far? I thought of that, but was advised against it cos it is too soft.
interceptor
06-05-05, 06:19 PM
Pallet wrapping, you know the shrink wrap stuff, we are using it to fill the bulka bags for butts at our new club they work great. The only thing I found is that you have to really compress it down hard at pack as much in as you can. Sure does stop an arrow though.
The best part is it's free from lots of places supermarkets, hardware shops just about every large chain store would have it and it normally ends up in the bin.
Cheers Noel
hunting_mainiac
06-05-05, 07:59 PM
like ya target skip , if you end up making one out of that foam stuff let me know .
like ya target skip , if you end up making one out of that foam stuff let me know .
The "foam stuff" is inside the bucket, with the carpet etc. Sorry shoulda explained it better.
Stick your foam a fill....i tried it once and after $64.00 i still only had a box filled with about 4" of foam....boogy boards, foam matresses or even foam unerdelay from your local carpet place works a treat at only a fraction of the cost...
Stick your foam a fill....i tried it once and after $64.00 i still only had a box filled with about 4" of foam....boogy boards, foam matresses or even foam unerdelay from your local carpet place works a treat at only a fraction of the cost...
Yeah. the HD foam I used is $80 a metre. Got about 2mx30cm length for $40 cash. I reckon you can get a couple of El-cheapo boogie boards for half that.
Where would I get one of those Wool bail bags thingy's from? anyone...anyone? You, at the back!
takleberry
06-05-05, 10:20 PM
Skip,
you mite find the phone books a bit hard or are you going to shoot them end one like you have them them in the picture it mite work if you can keep the compression on them in the state they sell a foam block basically a square block made out of wet suit rubber held together by a couple of steel straps you shoot it end one so your arrow goes between the layers
Tac
No eye deer
06-05-05, 10:31 PM
Skip,
That foam stuff is on special @Mitre 10 for $8.90 a largish can.
I bought 2 of them and 1/3 filled a garbage bag. About the size of a medium goats rib cage!!
But yeah it'd be expensive.
A bloke at Riverland Archers club has built one using some wood for a frame, a bale bag and filled it with old shrink wrap.It works a treat, and all the stuff is from a recycle yard.
That bucket bong... whoops...butt.... is a good one too.
Mark
Skip,
you mite find the phone books a bit hard or are you going to shoot them end one like you have them them in the picture it mite work if you can keep the compression on them in the state they sell a foam block basically a square block made out of wet suit rubber held together by a couple of steel straps you shoot it end one so your arrow goes between the layers
Tac
Was planning on binding them with some strapping or similar. Having the face as you see it in the photo (page leaves out). Simailaar set tp to the wet suit idea you mentioed.
hunting_mainiac
07-05-05, 09:21 AM
skip ,
did ya get the arrows from davies?
how much?
skip ,
did ya get the arrows from davies?
how much?
Nah, managed to salvage some by canibalising others. Not bought any more yet. Ordering a dozen from the club.
Skip,
If you can't find a wool bale up there just go to a $2 shop and buy one of those big blue stripped bags
Wellsy
Wareagle
08-05-05, 02:12 PM
I get foam from a mattress factory for nix, and stuff it ina wool bag :D
jindydiver
08-05-05, 05:05 PM
Is the club folding? or just updating?
jindydiver
08-05-05, 05:11 PM
That is a shame coach. I would have thought there would be enough archers in the Mudgee area to support a club.
jindydiver
08-05-05, 05:25 PM
You can only give so much of yourself coach. If others don't want to join in and make something then just cut your losses.
I am sorry it hasn't worked out bloke.
feral66
08-05-05, 09:04 PM
Hey coach try going 3DAAA see if their any better. And see if ABA kicks up a stink
That's a real bugger Coach, you can't be the lone Ranger all the time. It's a shame people haven't supported the club...Glenn...
Yeah sad to hear it Coach.
But i bet once it's gone they will complain that it's gone and wonder why it had to happen. dahhhhhhh.
Hood 8)
No eye deer
10-05-05, 11:35 AM
Wellsy,
I wish I had thought of the homeless persons bag yesterday, while I was bustin' my A.. tieing up a bale with plastic in it!!
Good idea.
Mark
bushcam
15-05-05, 08:53 PM
Hey coach,
Maybe it's you!
i use a woolpak stuffed with shrinkwrap that stops both my thin target and thick 3d arrows within a few inches.
i have put one bag inside another as they are not UV stable and this will prolong the life of it quite abit.
cost 16 bucks for the bags and the plastic from work friends wheerever
Bowmancam
20-05-05, 06:11 PM
Just thought i'd add that it was a different Cam that posted that .... I already know your a nice bloke .... (cough,splutter) ... Now u just wait to see how much of a w*nker i am in real life :wink:
Cheers, Cam
tracker
20-05-05, 06:16 PM
I'm a very helpful , obliging person in real life, you'll find out in June.
If I throw a few rugs in the boot will you run the hoover over them for me while we are visiting matey? :lol: :lol: :lol:
LOL you said it coach :wink:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid163/pb735e83fbf4dd6c6acda9b936aed7fce/f490980c.jpg
just had to see that pic again :twisted:
I'm tempted to edit it and put him in a french maids uniform...
Actually I won't, I couldn't afford the therapy... :P :wink:
Dont you mean "physio"
Yeah he might step on your foot with his high heels. Or hit you with his fairy godmother wand :lol: :lol:
Oh and Sady u missed a spot :lol: :lol:
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