[Bryn-gwlad] rapier target at gulf wars

[Elizabeth Crouchet]

Another version of this is a large coffee can filled with concrete. Just
use a small tube down the center, set into the concrete to be able to
place the rod into. It does not have to fit very tight and can be
shimmed if you like. This will be heavy but portable.

The same concept can be used with a christmas tree stand, just put the
small tube into the stand then fill the stand with concrete.

The rod that is typically used is realatively flexible, much like a car
antenna. We usually just cut Xs into the tennis balls, then they stay up
on the rod without having to tape.

Dore has one that came with a welded foot stand. I'll try to ask him to
bring it out on Tuesday so you can see the whole set up.

Claire

Marlin and Amanda Stout wrote:
> Brett Chandler-Finch wrote:
>
>   
>> I have picked up a 1/4 inch 6 foot metal rod and the
>> tennis balls. I am going to drill holes in the ball
>> and run them through  then use a washer or just tape
>> to hold the balls in place. I need some help in
>> devising a base.  My woodworking skills are so so and
>> my my welding skills non existent.  Anyone know how to
>> make a base for this.  i can just push the rod in the
>> ground, but i want something i can use wherever
>> whether there is ground cement or linoleum
>>
>>     
> Depending on the leverage it generates, the base Sir Giotto uses on his 
> 'porta-pell' might work. It's a wide Christmas tree stand filled with 
> cement which the pell itself sets into. You might have to set the base 
> of the rod into something wide enough for the screws on the stand to 
> grip onto, but it might be a good option.
>
> Charles
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