Archery has graduated from a simple outside activity with recurve bows to a modern high-tech sport with fast and hard-hitting delivery of arrows to their target. The targets of even a few decades ago are not strong enough to stop flights from some of today's archery equipment. Archers need targets that are strong, inexpensive and easy to build. With a few simple items, obtained at any home improvement center, a target can be constructed that will stand up to years of use.
Step 1
Stack the 2-by-6 boards, one on the other, and align the edges. Drill four 1/2 holes through the 6-inch sides of both boards, each hole being 2 inches from the end and 2 inches from the side of the boards.
Step 2
Lay the boards on edge, side by side about 4 feet apart. Insert an all-thread rod through each hole in the 2-by-6 boards. Place a washer on the outside end of each all-thread rod and screw a wing nut about one inch onto each end. Move the boards apart to form a frame.
Step 3
Cut the ceiling tiles into strips 6 inches across and 4 feet long using a sharp utility knife. Stack the strips on edge in the frame.
Step 4
Tighten the wing nuts on one side of the frame to compress the ceiling tiles. Do not over-tighten the wing nuts.
Step 5
Paint the ceiling tile edges with multiple squares, circles or whatever you would like. You can also tack sheet targets to the ceiling tiles.
Things You'll Need
- 20 2-by-4 ceiling tiles
- 2 2-by-6 boards, 4 feet 6 inches long
- Drill with 3/8-inch drill bit
- 4 1/4-inch diameter all tread rods, 5 feet long
- 4 1/4-inch ID, 1-inch OD washers
- 4 1/4-inch wing nuts
- 1 utility knife
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