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Shooting bench project
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2022 7:41 pm
by Tom Kat
Today I got my late uncles shooting bench. It needs some TLC. I will replace the boards, sand, prime and paint the frame. I took these pictures today, more to come.
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Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:20 pm
by Bill K
Should turn out very nice. He sure made the base a good solid project, for sure.
Have you thought of covering the top with some carpeting ?
Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:30 am
by skipper
Nice project! I didn't realize you were a lefty.
Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 6:02 am
by Tom Kat
I hadn't thought about carpeting. My cousin has a big pile of pergilo? Synthetic wood he uses to make decks. That will be the replacement woos. I am not lefthanded...
Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 8:36 am
by Bill K
Why I mention it, is that both a shooting buddy and I, when we built or remodeled our swivel benches, we finished the top off with a grey, flat wool type of carpet. Makes it nicer to shoot off of, for both lack of slipping and also it does not get hot, like a painted wood surface does, sitting out in the pivots on a nice bright sunny day. And things don't roll or slide around as they do on a painted wood surface. My thoughts anyway.
Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 1:57 pm
by Tom Kat
Bill what about rain and snow? Mine won't be covered.
Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 1:59 pm
by Tom Kat
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Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 4:34 pm
by Bill K
That I don't know, as I don't leave my swivel bench (Portable) up, except when I go out shooting. So it does not get left standing out in weather.
Only exception, is with maybe a light rain or snow (like photo) when I am out shooting in such. Bill K
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( In this photo you will see the original verathane finish, prior to it being cover with the flat/wool carpet.
Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:18 pm
by Tom Kat
Progress today. Next up, sanding.
Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:20 pm
by Tom Kat
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Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 8:13 pm
by Tom Kat
I moved the heavy bench into my barn with the tractor and started in with an angle grinder. I am going to get a paint wheel for it Saturday.
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Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:01 pm
by Tom Kat
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Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:15 am
by Bill K
Just curious, from the photos, did you not give the frame a base coat of a anti rust primer, then the white cover paint ? Or is that a type of rust protection paint ? Just a thought, that came to me.
Re: Shooting bench project
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:24 pm
by Tom Kat
That is a primer on there, its gray in color. I am about 40 % done. When complete, it will go to my cousins paint booth for a couple of good coats, then we will attach new pergila? type material to the top of it. Then back to my ranch, to eventally sit on top of a new 8x8 pad of concrete on my rifle range.