I've been running a pig saddle for a bit, but I'm thinking about making some sort of tac table that I can throw a game changer onto. I'm sure plenty of others have done this, but I'd like to hear how yo did it, or what you might do differently next time.
tac table build
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remove head from tripod. put bag on top. easy enough
if you want to build one get a cheap amazon ARCA plate(reverse plate) and thread some holes in a slab of sheet metal. easy enough
Amazon product ASIN B00J4B4TT4
if you want to build one get a cheap amazon ARCA plate(reverse plate) and thread some holes in a slab of sheet metal. easy enough
Amazon product ASIN B00J4B4TT4
I made one from an $8 poly cutting board from Target and some anti-skid tape I’d bought years back. I dunno, I might have $15 in it all together.
This one actually, it’s from Made By Design, it’s 7” X 12”
I cut the handle end off the cutting board and sanded it down before locating the center of the “table”. I drilled and countersunk two holes for the 10-32 flat head screws that secured a spare ARCA plate that I had, held on with a #10 washer and nut. Then I roughed up the surface of the top and laid down strips of anti-skid tape, overlapping them about 1/8” and cutting them flush with the edge. The width of the cutting board is just a little wider than my OG Game Changer so I can run the straps around it if I want so it doesn’t go anywhere if I move the tripod around.
This one actually, it’s from Made By Design, it’s 7” X 12”
I cut the handle end off the cutting board and sanded it down before locating the center of the “table”. I drilled and countersunk two holes for the 10-32 flat head screws that secured a spare ARCA plate that I had, held on with a #10 washer and nut. Then I roughed up the surface of the top and laid down strips of anti-skid tape, overlapping them about 1/8” and cutting them flush with the edge. The width of the cutting board is just a little wider than my OG Game Changer so I can run the straps around it if I want so it doesn’t go anywhere if I move the tripod around.
thanks guys. My biggest question is what material is thin enough, while still being rigid. An aluminum plate is my first thought, but I don’t have any lying around. I have a hard time believing a cutting board doesn’t flex, but I’ve been wrong before!
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Phenolic resin makes a good table. Especially the black paper micarta.
G10 sheets in all sorts of thicknesses: https://www.mcmaster.com/g10/multipurpose-flame-retardant-garolite-g-10-fr4-sheets-and-bars/
Instead of non-skid tape, you can lay down a thin coat of epoxy (JB Weld works great) and sprinkle/pack down silicon carbide grit on it
Amazon product ASIN B00JTJAM5G
Amazon product ASIN B00JTJAM5G
I have one of these. It’s light plenty rigid.
l3idesignsolutions.com
“BREAK-FAST” Plate – L3I Design Solutions
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I highly recommend wearing a paint respirator when cutting/sandings micarta.
I ordered a 12x12x1/8" sheet of 6061 aluminum from Amazon ($18.99) for a project like this.
6061 T6 Aluminum
I'll use this thread to show how it goes.
6061 T6 Aluminum
I'll use this thread to show how it goes.
Afraid not. I've been TDY a lot lately and haven't had much "me" time.
For those using the plastic cutting boards, what are you using to mill out slots? I am thinking of trying take one but I want several M-Lok slots in it.
This is sick. What material and how'd you get such straight and also rounded cuts? I've got the round over bits already for the edges.
I made it on a Bridgeport mill. Used radius cutters on the edges. It’s made out of a scrap piece of micarta that I found in the shop.
I would imagine any ol hand held router and carpentry router bits would work just fine and be faster than a vertical mill.
For a varmint hunt last week I cut a 8x10 section of 1/2 plywood, drilled a hole in the middle and hammered a 3/8” tee nut in. Grip tape on top of the board to keep the bag from sliding. Screwed right on my Leofoto 323.
Was a real hit with my hunting buddies that didn’t have an arca rail on their rifles.
Kind of the quick and dirty approach, not tacticool…
Was a real hit with my hunting buddies that didn’t have an arca rail on their rifles.
Kind of the quick and dirty approach, not tacticool…
Not gonna lie. I 3D printed one and put a 14ga cutout on top.
I wanted it for my range finder and spotting scope more than anything.
I wanted it for my range finder and spotting scope more than anything.
I designed it. I used a 1/4-20 heat insert to attach my ARCA adapter to it .
I used ABS.
Ah levels ahead of me, haven't tried ABS yet.
I'll have to give it a shot at designing, I can only do basic shapes so far.
These cutting board setups are pretty legit looking and definitely something I'm going to try out soon.
I know, I didn't think my $8 cutting board tripod table would work as good as it has been doing.
My wife just picked up the 10x12 one from target for me and I’ll rip it down on the table saw. Best route for me for now!
It's a cheap one from Amazon
It's all metal except the knob.
Works well for the range finder.
Ball head
That crap will ruin your saw blade, cutters and drill bits. Its abrasive and if you get any in your eyes it's a trip to the e-room.
Fuck that stuff, use the cutting board material or 3/8 inch plate aluminium.
I made this one out of aluminum. I might make a smaller one also pretty happy how it turned out. I used spray on plastic dip for the bottom side so when I throw a bag on top of it's grippy and won't slide. Ordered the grey ops double arca adapter so I can clamp it on my tripod and also use it on my arca rail on my rifle. Will probably add another couple threaded holes in case I want to put spitting scope/range finder on it. Looks like cole Tac has flat bag that would fit it perfectly for $35. So far all I'm in it for is $50. I had an old arca clamp from ckyepod I used and had the aluminum laying around.
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Would you consider sharing your STL file(s)? You think PETG would work as well as ABS?
I was at the range today doing some stuff and ended up using my tac table so I thought I'd show it some. Nothing crazy but it's simple, sturdy, and light.
Threw these together last night.
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Haven't tested them out yet, since I don't have a direct access to a 3D printer at home.
Tripod Plates for PRS shooting by dsigurdsson
3 different plates. 1 plate for a rangefinder with a honeycomb pattern ontop 1 plate for a rangefinder with a slick surface, griptape could be added. 1 TacPlate for mounting optics, shooting bags etc.
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