TreeWalker Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 I guess it has been a while, and I haven't kept many of you up to date on this........A while back the wife and I had bought the old bolwing alley in our home town. It was only a 4 laner and had been closed for several years due to the equipment being old and worn out. So two years ago, I started stripping all of the machines and lanes out.......we had decided to make it into an archery range, and slowly develop it into a business, catering to archers and anything else outdoors related. Well I've been busting butt on it this winter on my off days..........been getting alot done........backstop is in and have been using a little myself already, LOL Basically only have some windows in the division wall to put in, and then lots of painting, etc.........here's some of the latest pics......... This pic shows the division wall from the store side, and the opening cut out for the windows........can see the backstop, and the curved seating for the archers, which I did salvage from the bowling alley.........also I installed some seating for spectators to use, to watch through the glass, without disturbing the archers....... The right side is basically the same....more seating and windows.........I also added double doors, which can be opened up for specific nights, when we will shoot 30 and 40 yards instead of just 20..... I'll try to post more pics, as things come together more quickly in the next couple of weeks........I do think I'm gonna save some of the more tedious jobs like trimwork for this summer though........Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHuntinPastor Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ That is really cool!! I was getting ready to see some crazy make shift set up in your basement. That looks like your going to have a first rate set up there! best of luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ Looks sweet Clay. What's the backstop made out of? Looks like compressed cardboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ Looks good Clay. That outta make a sweet range when it's all said and done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ Good work Clay. All your hard work will pay off someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ That's pretty awesome. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ Awesome.............Congrats. Too bad your not around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ Looks good!!!!!!!!Good luck decent indoor range's are hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ Whats the backstop made of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ that looks great where are you located?? maybe an RT grand opening?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp793 Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ thats a sweet set up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ That's cool Clay...looking good. Are you going to have the replacable targets sitting out from the back wall ? How many shooters do you figure can shoot at any one time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukey Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ That's tight, nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ Looks like it will be a great setup Clay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchback29A1 Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest realtrhunter Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ Nice Range. Where are you located at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ That is awesome Clay, the only thing I see is wrong is its not in my hometown so I can shoot my bow at your place! Keep up the good work, should be a hit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeWalker Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ [ QUOTE ] Looks sweet Clay. What's the backstop made out of? Looks like compressed cardboard? [/ QUOTE ] The backstop is made out of 4x8 sheets of 1/2" sound board cut into 16" wide strips (so I can get 3 sections per sheet) So to make a long story short, there is just over 100 4x8 sheets making up that backstop......it is a little expensive, but will be well worth it. The archery room is 24 feet wide, so it should hold 12 archers rather comfortably. I'm in the process of lining up advertising, selling banners that can be printed and laminated with business names, which i will hang in the range. I have a list of over 50 that have committed to these banners already that will easily help finance the overhead plus the 3D targets I want to use as well. All of the ranges in the state have been club owned....until mine...it is the only privately owned one. I am also comtemplating on holding maybe one 300round tourney yet this spring. Which is also a bonus when we hold tourneys, because our church youth group can sell the food and drinks as a fund raiser....win/win..... I'm pretty excited as i finally see things start to come together........it took nearly a year stripping everything out, and it was pretty disheartening, because then I wasn't seeing any real progress......but I am now.........it's been a ton of work, but it will be worth it...... PS. There was also enough room in this side, behind the backstop to include a 30foot long garage in the back.......I knocked out part of the backwall, installed a 9x7 garage door, and use that for storing my toys and as a work shop...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ That looks great! Perfect size too! Good luck getting your business going.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ Clay I see one MAJOR problem I'M TO DARN FAR AWAY!! Looks awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ Clay that is a really cool looking place! Can't wait to see the final pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAPA99 Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ IT'S GOOD TO SEE A WOLVARINE SO PRODUCTIVE GOOD JOB GO GREEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ Clay nice, very nice. you know i have been wondering when you might get this done. how long did it take you to cut the sound board? our shop here had the same stuff and if you keep it compressed tight enough it works great. when your shop is done, im making a road trip to come see it.. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ Looks like it is going to turn out great Clay. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: My Own Archery Range........ It'll be great watching your progress in pictures. To me, it looks like it's going to be a first rate, top-shelf operation.......Just what archery needs. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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