a couple I made ...
So the base of this basket is actually the "basket" portion of another basket? Why? Really just wondering.
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a couple I made ...
So the base of this basket is actually the "basket" portion of another basket? Why? Really just wondering.
the basket portion thats used as a base came after. it originally had plywood that rotted away. upsidedown baskets make great bases when you have extras.
plastic cannon
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While it is pretty ghetto, it's really not a bad idea. I may have to try something similar.
Its better than a pole. $100+ for a new basket or free (if you have the bucket and sharpie) for a target. Not a bad idea at all.
GordEzo
Birdie Member
Oh no .....
Losing rep for prerube.....nasty.....
Losing rep for prerube.....nasty.....
bergdawg
Banned
Cheap homemade portable ghetto baskets.
While ghetto, I'll give this a use over the wooden plank baskets. A single chain link is the best to aim for. This would give better practice than something you'll never aim for IMHO.
knettles
Double Eagle Member
I think I have the best ghetto baskets.
http://s103.photobucket.com/albums/m140/prerube/?action=view¤t=DSCF2020-1.mp4
Isn't there a name for this specific type of basket using bamboo pieces? I thought I heard it called something somewhere, but my memory sucks.
How do you end up with extra basket?
we replaced all 18 at my home course and were storing the old baskets/tops/chains until we found them a new home. we set up a course in a buddies back 40 and this monstrosity was already out there. i wanted to keep using it so we just replaced the base.
I miss that course, we called it FrankenCreek because it was all mismatched homemade and even mini, baskets. This basket was the original basket there, we called it FrankenPin .. ahh memories.
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Nice. At work we build shutters. We've coined several odd ones Frankenshutter. So I know exactly what you mean! :clap: Very cool.
My course is made up of six modified InSteps, an odd ebay purchased basket, and two that I made myself. There's something to be said for doing it yourself!
KniceZ
Double Eagle Member
Where did you get the wire hemispheres? Hard to tell from the pic, are they the right diameter?
They were actually for hanging flower baskets.
There were 8 larger (for the bottom) and 8 smaller (for the top) baskets for sale that just happened to be the exact measurements of a disc golf basket. It was meant to be. Just had a little trouble getting the pole setup right.
I ended up making eight baskets and they were just under $70 each with the chain. I still need to put some green wire on the bottom of a few baskets so they don't slip thru the bottom part after the putt is made.
Overall a pretty solid basket and I even found some bases to make them portable too. I could even use the chains that came with them to make them hang from a tree.
I'm working on a new design for the next baskets using bar table bases, customized engraved wood top and bottoms (got some sweet ideas flowing), heavy duty galvanized wire and probably zinc coated outer chain unless I can find a good price on some galvinized chain that isn't too heavy. Hope to do nine of those for a good friend before Christmas.
tbird888
Salient Disc Test Team
You might want to put a couple rings around the top as well. It looks like discs could fall through pretty easily. Either way, the basket looks great. I think it's time to head to to the hardware stores looking for something similar.
Wow this thread makes me wish I had more money! Nice baskets all!
The top is supposed to be open like that for the tomahawk and thumber throws, hence the name Tomahawk Basket. Made them for my private course, Tomahawk Park. Makes putting more interesting too!
midrange approach for the winter course layout
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tbird888
Salient Disc Test Team
Carry on then! Misread your prior post. I really do love the look of them. For the same price as the InSteps, yours look much nicer.
I really do love the look of them. For the same price as the InSteps, yours look much nicer.
