These things look like the cement curbs in parking lots, but they’re made out of wood. A simple 12-pack of beer could yield cheap wood and a valuable resource.Air Force BasesIf you are close to an Air Force base, you can pick up “aircraft chaulks” from the base recycling center. I recently stopped at a lumber mill in Kenosha, Wisc., and the guy told me he would save a bunch of soft wood like Pine and Cottonwood and cut me 12″ thick logs (no smaller than 16″ in diameter) for $5 a piece!Phone/Electric CompanyThe phone company has crews trimming limbs and cleaning up downed trees after storms quite a bit, so stop and talk to one of the crew to explain your dilemma. Nevertheless, plywood does act as a decent backstop to put behind your target to catch those occasional misses.Where To Get Target MaterialLumber Yard/Firewood DealersIf you’re having trouble finding log rounds, call a lumber yard or firewood-type place. Plywood is loud when the knives hit it, throwers will bounce off more often and heavier knives have the tendency to fly right through it. Other softer woods that work great as knife and axe throwing targets include Pine, Palm, Spruce and Poplar.Try to stay away from plywood because although it will work for some of the smaller throwers, it’s not the greatest target.
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