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Author Topic: Back yard bow rack out of PVC?  (Read 422 times)

Offline Apex Predator

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Back yard bow rack out of PVC?
« on: June 21, 2008, 02:40:00 PM »
Anyone have any photos of a bow rack made of PVC. I have some that I am gonna put to good use, and would rather see some other designs first. I'd like to make it very portable to hold a couple of bows and a handful of arrows.
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Re: Back yard bow rack out of PVC?
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2008, 02:56:00 PM »
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I believe it was Steve (jacobsladder) had a pic posted somewhere on the forums.
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Re: Back yard bow rack out of PVC?
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2008, 03:23:00 PM »
91Stormvet makes some sweet ones.PM him and hell send you a pic.

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Re: Back yard bow rack out of PVC?
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2008, 09:38:00 PM »


 

This is what I use

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Re: Back yard bow rack out of PVC?
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2008, 11:57:00 PM »
hmmmmm, ya got my wheels turnin  :D

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Re: Back yard bow rack out of PVC?
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2008, 08:46:00 AM »
That's a good one Rusty.  Thanks.  This is the one that 91stormvet builds.  I like it as well.

 

 
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Re: Back yard bow rack out of PVC?
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2008, 12:35:00 PM »
I sent this to a member requesting the material list.

 Bow rack: 1 inch schedule 40

 2pcs. 32 inches; Top and bottom frame rails

 10pcs. 12 inches; 4 legs, 2 upright supports,4  
bow arms

 2pcs. 4 inches; These connect the 3 way at the legs to the 3 way at the bottom frame rail.

 2pcs. 2 inches; connects elbow on top rail to 4 way on top support arm  

 2 - 4 way connectors;Attach to upright support for arms to hold bows. Then put short 2 inch piece into the top of the 4 way to attach the 90 degree elbow and top rail.

 4 - tee connectors

 2 - 90 degree elbows

 8 - end caps

 Target bag stand: 1-1/4" schedule 40

 4pcs. 36 inches

 2pcs. 4 inches

 2 - 90 degree elbows

 4 - 3 way/tees

 4 - end caps; I didn't use any on the target stand myself.

 I dry fit the bow stand and have used it that way for 2 yrs. now. Maybe someday I'll get around to gluing it but it doesn't cause me any problems staying together. The target stand is glued.You may be surprised how much material goes into these.

 Now go build some,

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Re: Back yard bow rack out of PVC?
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2008, 12:41:00 PM »
Good grief! I should proof read BEFORE I hit reply

It appears I left the legs off the target stand  :knothead:  

4 pcs. 12-14 inches


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Re: Back yard bow rack out of PVC?
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2008, 05:07:00 PM »
I was inspired by 91stormvet's design and built myself two this morning in just 30 minutes.  Home Depot had everything I needed for $30.  I already had the pvc primer and cement, and plywood scraps.  I thought I had a piece of marine starboard for the base to make it completely weather resistant, but couldn't locate it.  I figure the plywood will need replacing every year or two, if left in the weather.  No big deal for me.

 

 
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Re: Back yard bow rack out of PVC?
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2008, 10:21:00 AM »
Apex, a little water sealer like Thompson and I bet the ply wood will last for years. Good looking target stand.

Rusty, that is a heck of a bow stand. With couple of hose clamps and some larger PVC you could easily add an arrow holder or two.

Thanks for the ideas fella's.

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Re: Back yard bow rack out of PVC?
« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2008, 11:42:00 AM »
Neat thread...Gave me some great ideas.. thanks guys
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Re: Back yard bow rack out of PVC?
« Reply #11 on: June 23, 2008, 07:40:00 PM »
Art Vincent pocket quiver  :thumbsup:

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