Sheaf Dimensions
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Topic: Sheaf Dimensions
Posted By: Dragon
Subject: Sheaf Dimensions
Date Posted: 1/11/06 at 4:34am
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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!! |
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Posted By: Edward
Date Posted: 1/11/06 at 12:26pm
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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, $0.50 from almost anywhere. I got mine at Wal-Mart. Turn bag inside out. about half way up, 18 inches or so, sew bag almost shut, leave a whole about the size of your fist. Unravel jute twine into bag, about mid way through the second roll, you'll have to start stuffing the twine in. Your hand will do fine at first, then by the time your one the second half of the third roll you need a stick or 1" dowel or something to stuff more forcefully. Once all three rolls are in the bag, sew up the bag. Don't cut off the extra bag, simply turn it right side out again, the #16 bag will now be inside the top half. Sew that shut. Then go all the way around the edge with the carpet needle and some jute twine or poly twine and put a reinforcing twine stitch that goes out about an inch from the seam on either side all the way around the bag. End result a bag about 18" x 18" x 8", give or take a little bit. You could probably do it cheaper. Someone here can tell you how, but that's how I did it. My bag is just over #16. ------------- Ed |
Posted By: damon
Date Posted: 1/12/06 at 1:25am
| Great advice Ed, thanks. |
Posted By: G-man
Date Posted: 1/12/06 at 6:32am
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You can also get the twine in the big rolls at a farm store or tractor
supply company it costs about 20$ but you get 2 rolls wich is a lot
more for the money . they also have the plactic and natural twine http://www.mytscstore.com/detail.asp?pcID=4&paID=1030&sonID=151&productID=9286&zz=44266&x=0&y=0 - twine link http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=43769 - Burlap sack link (these are good!) http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=91812 - |
Posted By: Dragon
Date Posted: 1/12/06 at 6:47am
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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? ------------- Throw!! There is no finish line!! |
Posted By: BillB
Date 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 |
Posted By: JWC III
Date 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 |
Posted By: Dragon
Date 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!!------------- Throw!! There is no finish line!! |
Posted By: JWC III
Date Posted: 1/12/06 at 1:18pm
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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 |
Posted By: Dragon
Date Posted: 1/13/06 at 7:25am
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Just hasn't said it YET. ------------- Throw!! There is no finish line!! |
I'll be in touch about training, I'm ready to improve like a MOFO!!Posted By: JWC III
Date Posted: 1/16/06 at 4:37am
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That's good.....since your already are a MOFO ------------- Thom Van Vleck |
Posted By: Dragon
Date 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!! |