DIY_guy

On Jan 9th there will be a memorial archery shoot for a young bowhunter that lost his life is an ATV accident. He parents are looking for donations for this fundraiser so I made the bag and the wooden stand for the event. The stand is made from 2 x 3's and 2 x 4's. The base (part than contacts the ground) is treated lumber. Its painted with exterior latex house paint.

RPD63

Very nice. I like the design.

Topgun 3006

Very nice, but I'd either remove the wood forming the X behind the bag or shorten them and bring the bottoms up so the X isn't behind the main part of the bag. It really doesn't look like they are even necessary as well as you built the stand itself.

super_hunt54

I'm thinking those cross braces he put in function more as a stop for the bag rather than additional bracing. You know, keeping the bag from swinging too much from impact. Makes for a faster recovery for a stationary target.

Nice work as always DIY!! Good luck at the fund raiser.

Topgun 3006

That's also what I figured they were probably for, but I'm wondering if a carbon arrow hitting one of those will be damaged in any way and why I made that post.

DIY_guy

The x bracing really stabilizes the frame and yes it limits the amount of rearward swing on impact. I dont think and arrow will pass through resulting in hitting the x brace. Ive made these bags before and if allowed to swing Ive never shot through even at 305 FPS.

Topgun 3006

Thanks for those comments DIY Guy!