How to Make a Disc Golf Basket | I Like To Make Stuff

I really like to play disc golf in our local park. I wanted to see if I could make a simple disc golf basket to practice in my backyard. So I made one using simple materials from our local home center. Come see how we made it!

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How to Make a Disc Golf Basket | I Like To Make Stuff

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[gmcclure]

This would be fun to revisit as a challenge. Make a basket that:
(1) conforms to PDGA specs for size.
(2) costs as little as possible. Specifically the materials have to cost less than $150 because at that point you should just buy a basket. Good heavy galvanized outdoor chain is actually the biggest problem, but see requirement (4) below.
(3) uses only the most common tools. Drills, circular saw, simple things that beginner home-owners would have.
(4) is quiet enough to use in a suburban neighborhood. This would actually help with requirement (2) since it means chain would pretty much be out due to the noise. I'm not saying I know what the substitute would be. Maybe rope?

Overall, the point would be to make something that is more accessible, more affordable, and more practical for the masses.

Cheers to you, and thanks for making a disc golf related video at all lol!

[SplicesAndCelluloid]

"But I don't want to buy one, I want to make one, 'cause that's kinda what we do here."
Words to live by!

[cliffdoes_stuff]

I'll probably never build one of these but I enjoyed it nonetheless, thanks Team ILTMS!

[ThisIsReMarkable]

*sees intro*
Well now you're just showing off.

😆

[justinw]

I'VE BEEN WAITING ALL MY LIFE FOR MY FAVORITE HOBBIES TO COLLIDE, THANK YOU

[tylerwells]

Instead of making the rings, ive seen people use old bicyle tires and connect the chain to the spokes. Works good that way too

[PolarBear]

6:32 "Ideally you'd use one long piece of stock but I didn't have any that were long enough." I think there's so much to be learned by working with what you have on hand. It forces you to solve problems and think differently about a project than if you had exactly the right thing for the thing every time. Of course there's something to be said for engineering the best, most polished final product possible but one of the biggest reasons every one of your videos is a "can't miss" for me is the way you dive into a project and find creative ways to get the job done. Thanks for all the quality work and all the learning opportunities you've created!

[Ryan-clti]

You continue to raise the bar, hats off to you Mr. Bob

[BenMoeller]

Several of my friends made one a while ago. We used bicycle rims for the two circular bits, made the basket out of a heavy chicken wire, and anchored the fence post in an old car wheel. Worked out pretty well! The chains ended up being the most expensive part, by far. Love the project ILTMS!

[SuperFlamewingman]

love the hose clamp you used to gather the chains and stick the metal rods to the pole. big fan of the channel.

[joshwiley]

The beginning was great, nice intro. Two places at once, what!

[chefgoldielocs]

I learned what disc golf is. I Also learned a cheap way to have chains like Mr.T🤣🤣

[kaselier]

YES! I love disc golf so much, what an awesome project!

[bossmonster]

This makes me so happy!!! I didn't know you were a Disc Golfer, welcome to the club!

[MrPualC]

Love it
My son said he learnt about heating up metal to bend it. He was amazed.

[BruceAUlrich]

Disc golf is fun. That's cool that you made one for your place. Challenge someone the next time you're at a course!

[mcswordfish]

I've never heard of this game, but now I want one of these for the kids in the back garden.

Bob, I want to thank you for this channel - a couple of weeks ago, I embarkedmy first build-from-scratch project, and the inspiration and techniques from your videos was a massive help. I build two benches for the back of a van that extend out to form a bed-frame. For two-days' work, and less thatn £100 worth of materials, we all slept soundly on an extended-family trip this weekend. Prior to this, my woorkworking experience was largely limited to flat-pack furniture and laying (poorly) laminate flooring.

[ferredamon]

I built one of out a clothing store display. It was round, sturdy legs, came apart, and just about regulation size. Very pleased with it. I do enjoy learning with you rather than feeling you have mastered all the skills. Nice work.

[kennyparkinson]

YES Thank you, thank you can't wait to try this!

[donfroth]

I have to to say. I have learned a lot off your Videos.. I'm a truck driver & can't wait to try this one I get the garage set up to try some of the stuff you have put together... Thanks you so much for the Videos...