Waterproof Cover for Target Frames

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ThomasT

ThomasT

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Hello everyone,

I have been covering my Target Frames with a 30-gallon plastic trash bag to protect them from the elements. I called several Canvas Shops to get a price on some Waterproof ( not water resistance ) Covers and the best price was $100.00 plus shipping. I got on the internet and found the Waterproof material and ordered 2-yards for $17.00 delivered, cut them to size and sewed them up. Now the Frames and Cardboard backing will stay dry in all weather conditions. Now when I am ready to shoot all I have to do is slip the Covers off and tape the paper target on the cardboard :)

Be safe and have a great day,
ThomasT

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Looks good!! Hope the wind doesnt take them away!!
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Hello AirShot

No problem there, this is Heavy Fabric with some sort of a rubber (?) coating on one side. The fit is also so close that it would take a lot of wind to get underneath to be able to lift it off. 

I had perfect shooting conditions this morning, cool, no wind, overcast, but we have sever weather coming up from the South with heavy rains so they will get a good test in about 20-minutes.

Be safe and have a great day,

ThomasT


 
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Very good, looks great. I’ve been thinking of fabbing up a rain hood for mine. We do a lot of shooting out of the house when it’s raining, and pretty much limited to shooting steel plates right now.

Beau
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Hello Beau,

I purchased this material from Fabric Wholesale Direct and this would most likely work for you. However they had a bunch of various other materials that might also work.

You have a great idea about a "hood", guess I will have to start to work on a design.

Be safe and have a great day,

ThomasT


 
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Not sure about pest control companies in your area? But you may want to inquire if they have scrap tarps they are going to throw out.
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Hello IMADMAN,

What are the tarps used for?

ThomasT
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Doh!!!! I forgot to mention pest control companies that specialize in tent fumigation. These are large waterproof tarps used to cover homes infested with drywood termites, then a gas is introduced to kill them.
 
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Not sure about pest control companies in your area? But you may want to inquire if they have scrap tarps they are going to throw out.
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Hello IMADMAN,

What are the tarps used for?

ThomasT
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Doh!!!! I forgot to mention pest control companies that specialize in tent fumigation. These are large waterproof tarps used to cover homes infested with drywood termites, then a gas is introduced to kill them.
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Hey again IMADMAN,

I would think that canvas would be a lot heavier material and it would take a commercial sewing machine to sew it up. 

Be safe and have a great day,

ThomasT


 
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