Tried searching around and found a couple threads close to this topic, but all were a bit specific or too general (diy grip stuff or garage gyms for example)
Wanted to start a thread for DIY equipment. Put up your projects here for racks, lifting platforms, blocks, special equipment, etc. Perhaps it may even be a good idea for a new subtopic dedicated to all things equipment. diy, Craigslist finds, product reviews etc?
I'll start by showcasing the barbell rack I made.
It's basically 2x4s with dowels in them to hang barbells on with a whiteboard above it.
Materials:
1- 8' 2x3
2 - 5/8" dowel rods
1 - 5/8" drill bit
4 - 4-1/2" lag bolts
4 - washers for the lag bolts
Brief instructions:
1. Set a saw to about 20 degrees and use it to cut a scrap of wood. This will be a guide for the angled holes we'll drill.
2. Use the angle to drill a 5/8" hole in more scrap and cut the section off to make a jig.
3.(optional) I refined the jig by repeating step 2 again for a tighter, wobble free hole
4. Cut the 2x3s into 2 equal lengths for however many bars you want to hang.
5. Use the jig to drill 5/8" holes for as many bars as you want to hang on the wall. Don't drill all the way through and secure dowels with wood glue
6. Anchor the 2x3s to the wall studs with lag bolts and washers. It may be helpful to use a broomstick and level to find where to anchor the second strip. I chose to use studs 32" apart because I had shorter farmer handles i wanted to put on the wall.
7. Let dry overnight and hang all your bars!
Steps for the whiteboard and tray:
1. After the rack is on the wall, screw a piece of 1x4 to the top of the bar rack to span the length of your whiteboard. If you want to get fancy, route a channel to store pens. Use your imagination.
2. Hang the whiteboard on the wall.
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