<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nFig 2: Pinewood makes a good axe-throwing target<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nChoosing suitable wood is critical as it affects the quality of the ax-throwing target. Here are vital titbits on the best wood qualities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nFirst, choose a softwood such as pine, willow, poplar, cottonwood, or spruce. Softwood is easy to penetrate, making it ideal for ax throwing. <\/li>\n\n\n\n Also, don\u2019t go for wood with knots. A target featuring knots, especially in the central part, will have the ax bouncing off the bullseye after a throw. <\/li>\n\n\n\n Further, avoid dark wood, which has dense threads or is relatively heavy. Such a target will be hard to stick with your axe and thus makes a low-grade target. <\/li>\n\n\n\n The wood should measure approximately 4 feet in length and breadth. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nHow To Make A Homemade Axe Throwing Target<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nFig 3: An Ax on an unmarked target<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHere are the primary steps to make a DIY ax-throwing target with simple tools and materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose the suitable wood.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve highlighted the qualities of wood that best fit an ax-throwing target above. Remember, you don\u2019t have to use planks of timber necessarily. A tree trunk will also work well if it features the qualities above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assemble the Parts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Ensure you have the following parts and tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nA drill and screw<\/li>\n\n\n\n Tape measure<\/li>\n\n\n\n Four colors Paint Markers (featuring 15-millimeter tips). You can also use permanent markers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n A 15\u201d piece of string<\/li>\n\n\n\n A beer or soda can<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nLocate the Board\u2019s Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n We assume that you have a board measuring 4 feet by 4 feet. Now, place your tape measure on the board\u2019s length and measure 2 feet from its top to the bottom. It will be the height of the ax throwing area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, you need to locate your board\u2019s center across its width. So place the tape measure across the width and find the center. Ideally, the center should measure approximately 4.5 inches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, place a screw on your identified point to mark the center. Ensure the screw sticks temporarily, so you will need to drive it about two inches into the wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ax Throwing Dimensions: Prepare your String<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Your string should guide you in accurately drawing the concentric rings from the screw at the board\u2019s center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Again as we mentioned earlier, an axe-throwing target should feature two rings and the bull’s eye. Their dimensions are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThe bullseyes should have a 3.5-inch radius (7\u201d diameter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Next, the primary ring (The ring next to the bull’s eye) should have an 8.5-inch radius (17\u201d diameter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n The secondary ring should measure a 13.5-inch radius (27\u201d diameter). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNow mark the respective radii of the rings from the center of the board and on the string. Tie the string to the center and measure where the respective rings should pass through using different inks (colors).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ax Throwing Dimensions: Draw the Bullseye and rings <\/h3>\n\n\n\n Place the marker\/sharpie first on the 3.5\u201d mark with your string still tied to the center. Now move the sharpie and the string around the board to make the first circle ( the bullseye). Repeat this procedure for the primary and the secondary circles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n