Horseshoe Pit Plans- Rev.3

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Horseshoe Pit Plans

Directions:

Like Norm says, make sure you read and understand your power tool manuals beforestarting any project. And of course measure twice and cut once.

Assembling the Runways

1. Cut twenty pieces of 2X4 in to 14.5 inch pieces.

2. Cut eight six foot lengths of 2X4 Assemble the 6 ft. and the 14.5 inch pieces oflumber in to four ladder formations.

3. Drive forty #5 deck screws in to the six foot lengths in line with the inside 14.5 inchpieces. This will assemble the ladders, the foundation for your runways.

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#5 Deck Screws in line with 2 x 4

14.5 Inch 2 x 4

6!ft.

2x4

14.5 Inch 2 x 4

14.5 Inch 2 x 4

14.5 Inch 2 x 4
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Connecting the Ladders to the Backstop

1. Line up ladders with 4 x 4. Ladders should be spaced 36 inches apart. The insidemeasurement between the two ladders should be 36 inches.2. Drill small pilot holes for 3/8 lag screws, not to exceed half the diameter of the lagscrew. Attach the ladders to the 4 X 4 with lag screw and washers as shown. Two lagscrews on the inside of each frame, spaced evenly.

Assembling the Backstop


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Ladders Ladders

3/8 X 4 Lag screws

2 x 10 x 36

2 x 10 x 36

14.5 Inch 2 x 4 14.5 Inch 2 x 4

6!ft.2x

4

6!ft.2x4

3/8 X 4 Lag screws

Inside measurement = 36 inches


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1. Cut 8 pieces of 2 x 4 in 24 inch lengths.

2. Notch out back side of 4 x 4 to accommodate 2 x 4

3. Insert 2 x 4 in to notch.

4. Stack 2 x 10!s one on top of the other as shown in this picture.

5. Use #5 deck screws to attach 2 x 4 to 2 x 10 !s on back side of backstop. Use yourown judgement. I used 12 screws on each side.

Assembling and placing the Backstop (Continued)


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4 x 4 x 6!

2 x 4 x 24

2 x 10

2 x 10

Notches created

to insert 2 x 4

#5 Deck Screws


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6.Drill small pilot holes for lag bolts through 2 x 4 and in to 2 x 10on front side of backstop. Pilot holes should not exceed half thediameter of the lag screw.


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lagscrews

lagscrews

lagscrews

2 x 10

2 x 10

2

x4


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Excavating and placing the pin

1. Excavate foundation and dig hole for pin bucket.

2. Place frame and pin bucket in place.

3. Drill holes in 4 x 4 to accommodate 1/2 conduit or rebar.

4. Pound conduit or rebar through 4 x4 to anchor pit frames in place.


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1/2 conduit orrebar to

anchor frames.


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5. Fill and level with sand.


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6. Add lighting.

7.Throw some shoes!!!!!!


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