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Update - I bought the materials to build the stackfoam target, but haven't put it to use yet. All in, the cost was fair at $85. Ultimately not bad for a 4'x4'x16" that will weigh around 45-50lbs. My local HomeDepot had 4'x8' sheets of 2 inch Foamular 150 and 250, which are both R-10 rated but the differences are the compressed strengths.....150 is 15psi and 250 is 25psi. I went with the 250 since it was only a buck more per sheet and will hopefully tolerate a bit more punishment...? so that result will have to present itself after some testing. The cool thing about this style target ( other than the lower price and overall weight ) is that once the center is shot out, loosen the fasteners and replace sections as needed. Other threads I've read boast about good longevity before replacements are needed, so thats encouraging....but I have read some complaints of molten foam occasionally adhering to the arrow shafts. Not sure exactly what brand/material was being used when this was happening, but seemed to be remedied with a pre-practice WD40 rub down on the arrows. I plan to test a small piece of the foam against WD40 before I try that if I run into the same issue. Would hate to see the target melt down from chemical warfare just to keep the arrows clean. Bill of materials are simply... (3) sheets Foamular 2"x4'x8' ( I went with 250 for more density, but 150 may suffice pending some trial time/use ) (1) 10' length of 2x12 ( I bought standard cheap frame grade pine since it will be stored inside ) (2) lengths of 1/2" coarse threaded rod ( this may be overkill, but they were out of 3/8" and 5/16" looked a bit thin to me ) (4) 1/2" coarse thread nuts ( I actually bought a fastener pack of 4 nuts and assorted washers in case the wingnuts dont work out ) (4) 1/2" I.D. 2" O.D. fender washers ( helps spread the load across the planks since I'm only using 1 rod per side ) I'll load up pics of the build once I find time this week. - Post build edit - I found that @ 16" width, it would take 4 sheets of the Foamular - I went 12" to keep it to 3 sheets. As for overall weight, 45-50lbs was a wishful assumption. Actual weight is more 70-75lbs total, but still manageable for the size of this target. Total cost for materials ended up being $115

Nice choice, ESP is good equip too. I have a small Mustang amp I got from Ault here last year, fun and capable little amps. You'll likely enjoy this setup for quite a while. I agree with abstaining from electronic upgrades for a while until you develop, although Duncans are some nice pickups I had a Seymor fatty wired into the neck position of my RG770 a couple years ago - huge cow tone

I'd wager anyone learning to play guitar will become accustomed to most any instrument they learn on, but once the fundamentals are picked up is when fitment issues may arise. I lucked out learning on the guitar that I did, but I eventually tried other makes and still found the thinner necked guitars were to my liking. Just buy what you'd like and work with it for a while. It's like motorcycling, rarely ever get YOUR perfect bike the first time

I play a Line6 Spidervalve HD100 amp on a Crate BlackVoodoo cabinet. Awesome sounds, you won't be disappointed with their combo amps

This is a good point. FIXED BRIDGE for first timers takes guesswork out of setup/tuning. String it, tune it, flog it. Floating trems add mayhem to the method. I have NEVER found a good tremelo that can tolerate heavy use or detuning without quirps. I've not tried RockSmith yet, but it intrigues me since it appears to be a good learning tool with different techniques and songs

Have you seen my shit? Ask Jen.....looks like a pile of Paydays in a mudmatch!

Sure thing. It would be a much better outcome to hear them bitch about the slower pace after the ride vs. helping them pick up parts of their bike on some SEO backroad because they were out of their element

I learned on a friends Fender Squire way back, but bought my first guitar a few weeks later. I started on a used mid 80's Ibanez RG series and have had almost a dozen of them in the past 20+ years. Love the thin/fast Wizard necks, but they will spoil you. I have owned USA custom Jackson, USA Fender, BC Rich, and I haven't enjoyed any of them as much as a decent midgrade RG's. Just a good fit for me, but I learned on them and bias my opinion accordingly Acoustics are great to learn on, but I grow bored after a while and NEED distortion in my ears. Electric gives you both worlds with a cheap, yet decent amp pkg. Wife got me a Crate GFX15 years ago, does a lot for what it is - good clean little amp for $100. Most starter kits give you crap and dont save you much. Like these guys are saying, dont go too cheap.....but dont blow a grand to get started either. Moderately used midgrade equip will fit your budget and still be enough to satisfy you for quite a while without janky instrument issues. Pawn shops can have good stuff for junk money if you know what to look for, so a $450 budget could yield the best of both worlds to where you can get into a decent electric setup AND an acoustic

IF you invite them to come with, definitely slate them for the slow group PLEASE. I've got no problem with it so long as they ride within their means and the slow group would be the best choice, imo. BUT, be aware that we will be slabbing there through Cbus ( I-70/270/33 ) so if the interstate/heavier traffic are concerns for them, it may be best they not join us this time Not trying to shit in anyones cereal, just playing it safe

Some crazy assed crossbreeding going on down in Texas

I shot him a text, but no word from him.....not sure whats up with him right now Yeah man, rt33 south from Cbus to Logan. We can pull off at 317 for a brief leg stretch, whats the locale of choice there?

Sharp rebuild and the CBR wheels race it up a bit, are those F2 forks? I dig cafe builds, especially with big powerplants

Why wouldn't they turn it over to their own military to dispose of? That much damage over some scrap money? Sad, pathetic, and naive

It's definitely a fun ride, meet lots of folks from around the state, but makes for a long day when you don't overnight it.

Damn, this deal got sweeter in a butt fierce hurry! Wish I had funds to jump on this. Any luck finding a van Brian? We're still hunting for ya now and then

You'll want to unsubscribe until I get home to finish this little fun filled facet of our marriage

Odd, girls celebrate national cleavage day? I mean I get it that lesbians would, but hetero ladies?? Oh, and I never got my steak on S&BJ day.....so, medium rare please

Speaking of kitchens, I'm on my way home from work so hop to it mouthy ass

Nice My dick was just hanging around waitin' for a ride too, but grew tired of waiting and fell asleep

Meh, not so much that it needs to be supported today but more that it simply worked for me. Then again, my folks didn't just beat my ass and go on about their business, there was a lot of explaining as to why I was getting a whoopin' and why my actions cost what they did -- so there was always a lesson learned, but the ass kickin was just to put a stamp on it. And, like you said.....your parents hit you from time to time, and it did teach you not to repeat the mistake.....so you learned the same way, but "because I said so" is no lesson, they should've explained to you the differences

Slick idea.....thanx Ben. Makes it simpler than checking all the websites and comparing lists

Good to see you're back Jeremy......now get a damn bike and participate this year