Shooting Bench Build?

[Jalan]

Hello All,
I decided I need something more stable than my usual dragging this flimsy old card table around. I just finished a new chicken coop and run so I've got decent leftover lumber.
I've seen many of the same construction, seat on either side, 4x4 legs, etc. These look great with one problem. I'm looking to have my cake and eat it too; heavier and stable but I can move it.
I was thinking I could attach casters to the front so when lifted I could wheel it? It really only needs 2 locations all it won't be all over.
If anyone has any plans I can work from I'd really appreciate it. I can draw it up myself from picture reference but it would be a great plus to have them to begin.
Any other advice is really appreciated.
Thank You !!!

 

[beerthief]

There are some that build a heavier bench and mount wheels and axel up and JUST not touching the ground . You pick up one end and tip up till the wheels touch ground and roll to where you want to shoot . Hope you get the picture ?

 

[imtrigerhapy]

Very stable highly portable and easily takes down for transport easily packs away about 10min to take down and set up

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Mount push mower wheels on front legs and move it around like a wheel barrow

Like this for a example

https://www.amazon.com/Turfson-Replaces-Trucks-Lawnmower-Oregon/dp/B08T682LDK/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.taswZPWYa_bV3ctf4NLL7Y6Tndabvbk4CoE98_PbuYg92SSuckN3ev_QeYSdndjqK5MZVh3p_sdek08cXWHBAGrQRzKzvESj6XzbXkh06MhJxAo3Rc1qx2vQNvMw0phsx9u-_OTr7uJ4dI4rVkbVurJnrXBiuMrizr9P4HTiWOCvoBcNhI7_3u4CKSmt70VPgvpLDb4qlGKPxvFmByYFsA.SiWieeqC5d0-Yp7oIk24BWF-tvl9QmId4y6riiZbZ4A&dib_tag=se&keywords=lawn+mower+wheels&qid=1756382992&sr=8-17

 

[Dstrac]

Hello All,
I decided I need something more stable than my usual dragging this flimsy old card table around. I just finished a new chicken coop and run so I've got decent leftover lumber.
I've seen many of the same construction, seat on either side, 4x4 legs, etc. These look great with one problem. I'm looking to have my cake and eat it too; heavier and stable but I can move it.
I was thinking I could attach casters to the front so when lifted I could wheel it? It really only needs 2 locations all it won't be all over.
If anyone has any plans I can work from I'd really appreciate it. I can draw it up myself from picture reference but it would be a great plus to have them to begin.
Any other advice is really appreciated.
Thank You !!!

Good idea. This style caster lifts the bench off the ground when you step on it. I have a set on a motor stand it built. They work great.

SPACEKEEPER Workbench Casters kit 660 Lbs - Retractable Casters Heavy Duty Bench Caster Wheels Designed for Workbenches Machinery & Tables, 4 Pack: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

SPACEKEEPER Workbench Casters kit 660 Lbs - Retractable Casters Heavy Duty Bench Caster Wheels Designed for Workbenches Machinery & Tables, 4 Pack: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

a.co

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Very stable highly portable and easily takes down for transport easily packs away about 10min to take down and set up

View attachment 589567

I like it . Big wheel mower wheels works good
Wheels make the world go round ...

 

[thomasair]

If possible.....don't attach the seat to the bench.

Mike

 

[beerthief]

Good idea. This style caster lifts the bench off the ground when you step on it. I have a set on a motor stand it built. They work great.

SPACEKEEPER Workbench Casters kit 660 Lbs - Retractable Casters Heavy Duty Bench Caster Wheels Designed for Workbenches Machinery & Tables, 4 Pack: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

SPACEKEEPER Workbench Casters kit 660 Lbs - Retractable Casters Heavy Duty Bench Caster Wheels Designed for Workbenches Machinery & Tables, 4 Pack: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

a.co

These would not be good in the lawn or not on cement , i use these in my shop

 

[Frank in Fairfield]

Mine..
About 17 years old.
It folds up.
It has been used in the yard, in the field, especially during 10 trips to Wyoming shooting prairies rats at 7000 feet.

 

[Frank in Fairfield]

The video for the above table:

 

[Frank in Fairfield]

The legs are available from Australia:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-folding-metal-leg-saw-horse_p5710162

 

[Joekrooz]

I used the same legs as @Frank in Fairfield when they were available on Amazon.

 

[drumie]

I used the same legs also. Only issue is if you are looking for extreme precision they do have a little wobble forward and back. I am working on using one of these bolted to the bottom of the top. There is no play at all in it.

Amazon.com

 

[Avator]

Built mine from a discarded weight lifting bench. Built for right and left handed shooters. Solid as a rock but not very portable.

 

[Jalan]

Built mine from a discarded weight lifting bench. Built for right and left handed shooters. Solid as a rock but not very portable.View attachment 589851View attachment 589852View attachment 589853

That's a great repurpose. Got me thinking of a few things I have laying around?

 

[Avator]

That's a great repurpose. Got me thinking of a few things I have laying around?

Repurposing is my life's blood. I see something useful in most things folks throw away. Drives my wife nuts.
Here is a before and after...

 

[Avator]

Sorry for the derail.... back to shooting benches.

 

[JimD]

I have two. The one on the side porch is for left handed shooters like me. It is made of refined pieces of 2x6s. The top is glued up and the legs are doubled thicknesses glued together. It got primed and painted with house paint and is holding up great. There are adjustable feet on each of the tree legs so the wood does not contact the cement of the porch.

My other bench is lighter so more easily portable. The top is 3/4 plywood and the legs are pieces of 3/4 water pipe. I cut tapered pieces from a 2x4 to splay the 3 legs. A pipe flange is mounted to the 2x4 pieces so the legs screw on and off. I cut pieces of PVC pipe for the legs to snap into on the underside of the top during transport. This bench is on the back porch for right handed shooters.

I use a Harbor Freight rolling mechanics stool with both benches. I added some wood blocking to the one on the side porch to raise it up where it's more comfortable for me.