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Homemade DiscCatcher Gallery
- Thread starter ClayBoneNJ
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weaktit
Birdie Member
For the rings I've used copper tubing stitched together like this or you could use some D-ring binders kinda like this.. I happen to have a bunch of the 3.5in rings I picked up from the goodwill store. If I can fit one in an envelope without too much extra expense I'd gladly send you one. HTH
KniceZ
Double Eagle Member
I got the right number of links on the chain, I may have mounted the basket too low relative to the top. It may also look a little off since the chains are pulled together too tight at the bottom.
I looked at the spreadsheet of "approved targets" and even in the championship category there is no set target zone dimension. It ranges from 46 to 53 cm (roughly 18 to 21 in). I'll have to remeasure tonight and see if it's in that range.
The other thing that I'm a little disappointed with is the sound. Since I just threaded some wire through the chain links and didn't use S hooks to connect the chains to a metal hoop - it just doesn't have the same metalic rattle. :thmbdown:
I looked at the spreadsheet of "approved targets" and even in the championship category there is no set target zone dimension. It ranges from 46 to 53 cm (roughly 18 to 21 in). I'll have to remeasure tonight and see if it's in that range.
The other thing that I'm a little disappointed with is the sound. Since I just threaded some wire through the chain links and didn't use S hooks to connect the chains to a metal hoop - it just doesn't have the same metalic rattle. :thmbdown:
You need to move your inside chains closer to the pole---that's where the "ching!" sound comes from.
KniceZ
Double Eagle Member
Thanks for the link to DGA - $5 sounds like the deal. But I also like the copper pipe idea.
mygunsbigger
Newbie
i've just been putting into a plastic chair in my backyard... But now i'm inspired! i'll post pics as soon as i get something "engineered"
Homemade Mini Basket. Wife surprised me with this today, she'd spent the last few weeks running around town gathering parts and putting it together. Thanks to DiscNation's website for the specs.
Aaahhhhhh... that's sweet.
No really... that IS sweet! :clap:
bubbadreier
Par Member
The Camp that I grew up going to had a disc golf course but had tone poles. Some people finally convinced them it was time to build some actual baskets... This is what they came up with!!
Homemade Mini Basket. Wife surprised me with this today, she'd spent the last few weeks running around town gathering parts and putting it together. Thanks to DiscNation's website for the specs.
You better hold on to your wife. She's a keeper :thmbup:
bubbadreier
Par Member
Wow I wish my wife would build something like that for me! She hate's disc golf though
Aaahhhhhh... that's sweet.
No really... that IS sweet! :clap:
Wow I wish my wife would build something like that for me! She hate's disc golf though
She's pretty awesome. She may be starting to regret it with all these minis flying through the house... Even though I catch her doing the same thing throughout the day.
Krinkel
Newbie
okay so i just finished my mini disc catcher last night. the stain is dry today so i took a little pic to show you guys. All hand made. (my wife's mom has a full woodshop in her basement:thmbup: My daughter is vanna white-ing it up in the pic.....tell me what you guys think.
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Pure woodwork mastery! :hfive:
marteh
Newbie
My basket
Here's my basket - made over a rainy spring break using roughly the plans from "Kentucky-bum" - A Great Build-at-home Disc Golf Target (or a better use for 55-gal drums!). My challenge was I wanted it to be portable - the base is a 5 gallon bucket with 60 lbs of concrete. The basket is on a 2" pvc that fits into a 3"pvc tube with two ground down 3" to 2" adapters.
Here's my basket - made over a rainy spring break using roughly the plans from "Kentucky-bum" - A Great Build-at-home Disc Golf Target (or a better use for 55-gal drums!). My challenge was I wanted it to be portable - the base is a 5 gallon bucket with 60 lbs of concrete. The basket is on a 2" pvc that fits into a 3"pvc tube with two ground down 3" to 2" adapters.
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oceancountydg
Newbie
Took a bunch of different ideas I saw online and here it is
Only cost me about $20 bucks
Outer chains 20ft for $10 from biglots
Inner chains 20ft dog chains for $6 from walmart
Pole free from dads garage
xmas tree stand trash picked
soaker hose trash picked
bike tire trash picked
Base of basket was made from a lightweight water proof material plastic/aluminum coated. I found it on the side of the road it was an old store sign. Could use plywood but not as durable or light. And shelve brackets from my dads garage.
used wire to connect chains and make bottom rings
Spray paint $3
Only cost me about $20 bucks
Outer chains 20ft for $10 from biglots
Inner chains 20ft dog chains for $6 from walmart
Pole free from dads garage
xmas tree stand trash picked
soaker hose trash picked
bike tire trash picked
Base of basket was made from a lightweight water proof material plastic/aluminum coated. I found it on the side of the road it was an old store sign. Could use plywood but not as durable or light. And shelve brackets from my dads garage.
used wire to connect chains and make bottom rings
Spray paint $3
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cjskier
Double Eagle Member
Here is a shot of my new basket I'm building. It's my second one I've made out of skis, different design this time. Just needs the rest of the chains.
noobynoober
Par Member
That looks expensive.
