like most of you archers out there im on a budget. i already own a 3D target and have used an old turkey decoy filled with expandable foam for another as well as have used the old carpet idea and reshuffled my layerd block. But Id like to get a little more serious about making 3D targets and possibly make something a little larger than a turkey decoy. maybe something like a fox or pig but eventually get into making full size targets of all sorts. Ive been searching all over for ideas and have come across several good types of foam but it seems like i am going to have to make a mold for this project... which would be fun and all but im not sure if it would save me any money. So if anyone has any expierence building their own 3D targets with or without a mold and what their favorite kind of foam is let me know. Thanks.
How to DIY a 3D target?
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like most of you archers out there im on a budget. i already own a 3D target and have used an old turkey decoy filled with expandable foam for another as well as have used the old carpet idea and reshuffled my layerd block. But Id like to get a little more serious about making 3D targets and possibly make something a little larger than a turkey decoy. maybe something like a fox or pig but eventually get into making full size targets of all sorts. Ive been searching all over for ideas and have come across several good types of foam but it seems like i am going to have to make a mold for this project... which would be fun and all but im not sure if it would save me any money. So if anyone has any expierence building their own 3D targets with or without a mold and what their favorite kind of foam is let me know. Thanks.
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Styrafoam
The foam found underneath boat docks. The marina at the lake had a bad storm one year and the foam washed all over the place so now everytime I go camping I bring another piece back and let me tell you it works great no pass through here. I made an Albino Deer!!
The foam found underneath boat docks. The marina at the lake had a bad storm one year and the foam washed all over the place so now everytime I go camping I bring another piece back and let me tell you it works great no pass through here. I made an Albino Deer!!
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What type of foam did you use to fill the turkey decoy? That is a great idea and I have a couple old decoy around to try it.
Thanks for any info
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Thanks for any info
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I think he's talking about the liquid expandable foam that comes in cans, expands and then dries. You can find it at hardware stores.
yea that was pretty much it. you gotta be carefull though and apply it in stages. the first time i tried to do it all at once and it oozed everywhere. i actually cut a little slit in the head and tail so that i could fill those spots up good too.
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Thanks I was thinking it was that type of foam. Off to the hardware store.
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taxidermy foam would work. it is really sharp crystals, i wouldn't shoot broadheads into it, but field tips ....ya :wink:
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let us know how it works. sillicone when ran thick takes a long time to cure,on the inside or center.. You my try old cut up rags in that decoy
I tried the cualk idea and did a layer at a time. took about 4 days to finish. and i was even using stuff that was fast drying. So i took the it out back this morning and thump it went in about 4-6 inches so i run up to examin it and when i tried to pull it out it was incredibly hard. after i did get it out i thought about taking a bar of soap and coating it like i do for 3D. After that the arrows cam out pretty easy. I have to say im please with how it performed.
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i buy shot up kills from clubs. i take one and cut the shotup area out. then i cut a good chunk of foam out of another and use it to fill the shotup area. you can use expandable foam to glue it in place. then i trim off the excess and cutout a new 10 ring with a razor blade. walllllaa, $10 new kill to shoot at for a few years. hope this helps
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Ethofoam.
Not sure exactly where to get it or how much it costs. But, I have seen and shot at some targets made out of 3" 0r 4" ethofoam. Glue together 3 or 4 layers, then carve out whatever shape you want using an electric carving knife.
Not sure exactly where to get it or how much it costs. But, I have seen and shot at some targets made out of 3" 0r 4" ethofoam. Glue together 3 or 4 layers, then carve out whatever shape you want using an electric carving knife.
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We make "branding irons" from wire clothes hangers, heat them up and press into the foam. Smooth it off if needed and spray paint. The lines are always nice and clear, but not so clear that they can be seen from the shooting stake.
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Does it really work?
I'd be happy to just fill a cardboard box with the stuff and have a block target.
Does it really stop arrows? What about broadheads?
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I've wondered about that.
I'd be happy to just fill a cardboard box with the stuff and have a block target.
Does it really stop arrows? What about broadheads?
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yea it stops arrows really well. i can hit the head of my foam filled turkey decoy and the arrow doesnt even go half way through. im shootin 55lbs. dont know about broadheads though, I dont want to mess up my target. Im sure it would work maybe youd have to pull the arrow through the backside depending on what kinda broadhead your using. ill post a pic when i get a chance
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