Elk hunter Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Just finished my benches for the range. Well chuffed untill the powers above said " there nice picnic tables, who are they for" Put my rifle on top of one and the penny dropped! Mmm good job the dog knows better. Now what colour to paint them? Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Nice piece of work. Maybe the top could have reached forward a little more! Why not simply a wood preserver, paint over softwood studding and that board externally isn't going to be very hard wearing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT SEARCHER Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Green wood preserver so they blend in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk hunter Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 The tops are a building grade board and are I'm told weatherproof. But I think creosote black works for me. There not going to sit outside all the time. Just throught the summer first. As for the reach I'm over 6" and I built them to my size so it's all trial and error, can always replace the tops later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Maybe the top could have reached forward a little more! +1. I like to be able to rest the butt on my left hand for stability when shooting of a bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdsm10airgunner Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 nice these are for the zeroing range yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbob Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Green wood preserver so they blend in. +1...nice workmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2012 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 pink!....definately pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 pink!....definately pink Definatley pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdsm10airgunner Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 dont go pink i will lose my gunbag on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 The tops are a building grade board and are I'm told weatherproof. But I think creosote black works for me. There not going to sit outside all the time. Just throught the summer first. As for the reach I'm over 6" and I built them to my size so it's all trial and error, can always replace the tops later. I'm over 6" do you mean 6' :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 great job,, would get some of this paint thompsons roof seal,,its black and when dry is totally waterproof, excellent stuff and only £14 quid odd and you can give them a couple of coats,you can even wash your brush in water aswell, i,ve put it on my shed roof straight onto sheets of ply and it has lasted nearly 12 months and still looks like it was only done yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrob Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 The tops are made of sterling board which is notorius for absorbing moisture - I think you need to seal them with exterior varnish or paint - sorry for being pikky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 The tops are made of sterling board which is notorius for absorbing moisture - I think you need to seal them with exterior varnish or paint - sorry for being pikky. I was thinking the same , looks like stirling board to me and far from weather proof for any length of time , make sure they are well sealed and painted , if you eventually get around to replacing them use marine grade ply . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greymaster Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 You can see that with a few slight mods or the mark II version, you could get them to fold down flat. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 having just put a new shed roof on, using sterling board, I'd say those seats will be the first to snap unless braced more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 they look spot on,but i'd make sure they are sealed up with something before they get damp in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk hunter Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 having just put a new shed roof on, using sterling board, I'd say those seats will be the first to snap unless braced more I can see your point. That will be fixed tomorrow Thanks. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 cracking workmanship mate, i would preserve them with something heavy duty, only take a bit of rain to get in for moisture to do its work. If i tryed to make three sets of something identical safe to say they wouldnt be so identical. Top work fella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 cracking workmanship mate, i would preserve them with something heavy duty, only take a bit of rain to get in for moisture to do its work. If i tryed to make three sets of something identical safe to say they wouldnt be so identical. Top work fella! I agree, and making 4 sets is even harder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Nice work fella,and as said make sure you seal the sterling board,and keep on top of it.Its minging looking stuff and degrades quickly when the wet does get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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