I’m looking to make a 3D computer model of the VTAC barricade today but I loaned out my copy of Kyle’s book. Anyone happen to have the dimensions handy? A dimensioned picture, like maybe a scan from the book, would be the best thing.
Thanks in advance.
Your in luck, I just so happen to have a copy at home. 
I’ll see if I can get the better half to email a picture of that page.
VMI, no love on the lightfighter link. Got the ban-hammer.
LOL, nice!
Rob,
email sent with pic
PJ,
Enjoyed shooting with you in the VTAC class last week.
have you seen Dr. Far. on campus?
Fred
Thanks to everyone for their help.
For those of you that are familiar with Sketchup I just uploaded two files to the warehouse, one with assembly instructions and dimensions and one completed barricade.
I’m doing a lot of my COF designs in Sketchup now and if anyone else is too this might help you.
For Rob if you still need it, and to others for general use.
This pic is from the LF website and is a copy of the exact page from Green Eyes and Black Rifles.
Fred, I have not seen him yet, but plan too within the week. I will keep you posted.
PJ
Kyle mentioned to me that they have a .pdf file with the particulars for the VTAC barricades. Melynda can send you a copy. I’m having a bunch made up too.
-slut
So how would you make the cuts on the plywood? I’m thinking a Roto-zip, however I’d have to check to see if it can handle 3/4" plywood. Seems like too many turns for a jigsaw, not to mention apparently you can make 2 barricades out of 1 sheet (so you wouldn’t want to waste half the sheet.
A skill saw and jig saw is all that I use. Yes, if you take your time you can make two barricades from one sheet.
I have found that for the ports you can drill out all the corners with a 3/4" drill bit. This gives you the play and room need to manuever the jig saw blade.
PJ
Here’s what I wound up with. The dimensions aren’t exact but I tried to move the shapes around so that they were easily dimensioned off of known elements or gridlines.
Here is one my kids made me a couple of years ago: http://lightfighter.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3006044761/m/2181065283?r=2181065283#2181065283
My kids made a nice Father’s Day gift–a VTAC inspired training barrier they put together with spare 3/4" plywood and 2x4’s we had kicking around the yard. Max dimensions are 4’ x 6’. The right side has steps at 2’ & 4’, while the left side steps are at 3’ & 5’.
The three support legs are attached with carriage bolts & wing nuts, so they can be reversed and also easily dismantled for vehicle transport or storage.
Now that’s a Father’s Day gift.
Man those 2" wide cuts look tough to shoot through(if thats what they are designed for).
They are (and they are).
It just takes some practice and getting used to. The center rathole is actually the toughest for me.
Wow. I did something really similar a while back.
You can download the sketchup file.
I like Rob’s better though.
Sweet, I’ve been looking for directions and should have searched here first.
I’m making one for our squad for our range days and I cant leave it at the range. I take it the frame unbolts from the legs so you can move it? I’m thinking either that or some type of hing system.
Any thoughts?
My son and I made two this past weekend. rob_s thanks for posting those directions as Green Eyes Black Rifles doesn’t have the placement measurements for the cutouts.
I made the legs per the book but might make the other pair shortened down after watching the new VTAC videos.
