Sheaf Dimensions

Dragon,

Get a couple of 100# sand bags from the hardware store. Package of 12 from HarborFreight.com for about $5.

You'll need three 2500 foot rolls of jute twine as well. They weigh 5.5lbs each. $9.95 each at Lowes.

Get a carpet needle, $0.50 from almost anywhere. I got mine at Wal-Mart.

Turn bag inside out. about half way up, 18 inches or so, sew bag almost shut, leave a whole about the size of your fist. Unravel jute twine into bag, about mid way through the second roll, you'll have to start stuffing the twine in. Your hand will do fine at first, then by the time your one the second half of the third roll you need a stick or 1" dowel or something to stuff more forcefully. Once all three rolls are in the bag, sew up the bag. Don't cut off the extra bag, simply turn it right side out again, the #16 bag will now be inside the top half. Sew that shut. Then go all the way around the edge with the carpet needle and some jute twine or poly twine and put a reinforcing twine stitch that goes out about an inch from the seam on either side all the way around the bag.

End result a bag about 18" x 18" x 8", give or take a little bit. You could probably do it cheaper. Someone here can tell you how, but that's how I did it. My bag is just over #16.

Ed

You can also get the twine in the big rolls at a farm store or tractor supply company it costs about 20$ but you get 2 rolls wich is a lot more for the money . they also have the plactic and natural twine

twine link

Burlap sack link (these are good!)

Awl with wax string

-G-

Edited by G-man

http://cghighlander.blogspot.com/

Brock,you need all the help you can get in sheaf.

You coming to the Shammies?

Vae Victus

Ask Tedd how his training is going?This year I refuse to let him beat me...that's if he even makes it to any games. With his new job, he might actually have a reasonable excuse for not going to games or training at all.

I'm going to go throw and lift NOW!!

Edited by Dragon

Throw!! There is no finish line!!

Just hasn't said it YET. He'll say something along those lines, when and if he reads this post. I'll be in touch about training, I'm ready to improve like a MOFO!!

Throw!! There is no finish line!!

IT'S DONE!!

What a pain in the arse! Next time I'm buying one! Still rewarding in a way, and I have a new found respect for the sheaf as an event and for the guys who make them.

I still need to see what the weight is (might be a hair light), but at least I have something to practice with. Now started sanding on my fork. I will go to the football field tommorow and throw at the top of the uprights. I read somewhere this is a good way to practice w/out standards and helps with accuracy. I hope to never miss opening height again, so be ready all of you!!

Throw!! There is no finish line!!

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Dragon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 9/14/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 162	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dragon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Sheaf Dimensions Posted: 1/11/06 at 4:34am
	I need to make a practice sheaf and was wondering what are the approximate dimensions of a 16lb sheaf. I realize they vary from sheaf to sheaf but a decent reference point would help. Or really, ANY advice on sheaf making would help. Thanks!
	Throw!! There is no finish line!!

Edward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 3/15/05 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 330	Post Options Post Reply Quote Edward Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/11/06 at 12:26pm
	Dragon, Get a couple of 100# sand bags from the hardware store. Package of 12 from HarborFreight.com for about $5. You'll need three 2500 foot rolls of jute twine as well. They weigh 5.5lbs each. $9.95 each at Lowes. Get a carpet needle, $0.50 from almost anywhere. I got mine at Wal-Mart. Turn bag inside out. about half way up, 18 inches or so, sew bag almost shut, leave a whole about the size of your fist. Unravel jute twine into bag, about mid way through the second roll, you'll have to start stuffing the twine in. Your hand will do fine at first, then by the time your one the second half of the third roll you need a stick or 1" dowel or something to stuff more forcefully. Once all three rolls are in the bag, sew up the bag. Don't cut off the extra bag, simply turn it right side out again, the #16 bag will now be inside the top half. Sew that shut. Then go all the way around the edge with the carpet needle and some jute twine or poly twine and put a reinforcing twine stitch that goes out about an inch from the seam on either side all the way around the bag. End result a bag about 18" x 18" x 8", give or take a little bit. You could probably do it cheaper. Someone here can tell you how, but that's how I did it. My bag is just over #16.
	Ed

damon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 8/30/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 469	Post Options Post Reply Quote damon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/12/06 at 1:25am
	Great advice Ed, thanks.

G-man Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 8/29/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 457	Post Options Post Reply Quote G-man Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/12/06 at 6:32am
	You can also get the twine in the big rolls at a farm store or tractor supply company it costs about 20$ but you get 2 rolls wich is a lot more for the money . they also have the plactic and natural twine twine link Burlap sack link (these are good!) Awl with wax string -G- Edited by G-man
	http://cghighlander.blogspot.com/

Dragon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 9/14/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 162	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dragon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/12/06 at 6:47am
	Thanks Ed that sounds pretty good. I'll be giving that a try in the next couple of days. I have the burlap bags and twine I'll just need to get a good needle and the sewing twine. Any body else have any good suggestions or tips? Edited by Dragon
	Throw!! There is no finish line!!

BillB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11/21/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 538	Post Options Post Reply Quote BillB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/12/06 at 6:51am
	Brock,you need all the help you can get in sheaf.You coming to the Shammies?
	Vae Victus

JWC III Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 8/30/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1277	Post Options Post Reply Quote JWC III Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/12/06 at 9:38am
	Dragon (Brock), My brother told me to tell you that if you made your sheaf 24ft tall then you'd at least be able to say you hit the bar at 22ft (he figures you'd still find a way to miss hitting it at 24ft).
	Thom Van Vleck

Dragon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 9/14/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 162	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dragon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/12/06 at 9:52am
	Ask Tedd how his training is going?This year I refuse to let him beat me...that's if he even makes it to any games. With his new job, he might actually have a reasonable excuse for not going to games or training at all. I'm going to go throw and lift NOW!! Edited by Dragon
	Throw!! There is no finish line!!

JWC III Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 8/30/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1277	Post Options Post Reply Quote JWC III Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/12/06 at 1:18pm
	Brock, you are too easy, Tedd never said that, I'm just giving you trouble! Let me know how the sheaf making turns out and we'll get some training days set up this Spring and we'll all have record seasons!
	Thom Van Vleck

Dragon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 9/14/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 162	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dragon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/13/06 at 7:25am
	Just hasn't said it YET. He'll say something along those lines, when and if he reads this post. I'll be in touch about training, I'm ready to improve like a MOFO!!
	Throw!! There is no finish line!!

JWC III Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 8/30/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1277	Post Options Post Reply Quote JWC III Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/16/06 at 4:37am
	That's good.....since your already are a MOFO
	Thom Van Vleck

Dragon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 9/14/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 162	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dragon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1/19/06 at 6:59pm
	IT'S DONE!! What a pain in the arse! Next time I'm buying one! Still rewarding in a way, and I have a new found respect for the sheaf as an event and for the guys who make them. I still need to see what the weight is (might be a hair light), but at least I have something to practice with. Now started sanding on my fork. I will go to the football field tommorow and throw at the top of the uprights. I read somewhere this is a good way to practice w/out standards and helps with accuracy. I hope to never miss opening height again, so be ready all of you!!
	Throw!! There is no finish line!!