After a couple months of use, I would recommend considering an additional post for barbell collars. I plan to take these down and butt weld on an extra post for collars this summer if I get time.
Thanks, I appreciate it. It has been a great setup and I don’t have any major regrets. If I could do it over again, would add one more post to store barbell collars/clamps. Other than that, it’s been perfect.
Yeah, nice work. I like your mach up for checking the ergonomics. In my experience, the plastic end caps will eventually catch on the weights. Thanks for putting your plan and process "out there"
Nice build. I was just wondering what i would be able to do myself when we move in a few weeks. I don't have the tools or equipment so I will have to just go the 4x4 route with the bolt on plate holders. Thanks for videos.
Nice video. Now you've used it for a while, would you rather have put the 45lb/20kg plates higher, either at bench press or squat height, to save you lifting the heaviest plates from the lowest position?
Thanks. That’s a great question! Having the 45s at chest height would definitely be nice. But, for my specific rack, a am satisfied with how it is. Here are a few reasons: 1. It is still way better than lifting it off of the floor. 2. My plates have handles, which make them easy to pick up at the top of the plate. (If I didn’t have handles, I would not have put them at the bottom). 3. I like the heavy plates at the bottom, to keep the center of gravity low, since the posts are not anchored to the wall. 4. I aesthetically like them in order from heavy to light weight plates. So, I personally don’t really have any regrets, but I agree that 45s at chest height is functionally ideal. If I was to do it over, I would consider moving them up. But not to change the design from 2 to 9 (on a scale of 10). More like 8.75 to 9.
I definitely do temporary place them on the middle post for convenience while working out. Locating the 45 lb plates higher would be a good/recommend change.
Nice design, and not too much technical fab issues. I'd consider leaving the posts bare metal and putting a clear coat on. We all know they will scratch up, so why bother with paint. You could also consider a bicycle inner tube sleeve, but they won't allow the plates to slide. They are inexpensive and replaceable.
The paint did wear off as expected, but it was easier to paint the whole thing black as opposed to taping off all of the round posts to just paint the square tube. Clear coat would also wear off. I would not recommend rubber. This rack would not be functional if you prevent the plates from sliding on the posts. If I were to do it over again, I would either: 1) do it the same (the worn paint was expected it doesn’t bother me at all). This is good for cost and functionality if you don’t care about scratched paint. 2) use stainless steel posts and tape them off when painting. This is good if you want all steel construction, but no scratched up paint, no chance of rust, and are ok with posts being metal color. 3) use 1” posts and plastic adapter sleeves. This is good if you want the color of the post to be black. And also be replaceable due to wear if needed. They are all very good functional choices depending on what you want.
This was great content! Unfortunately I am not mechanically inclined so I used 1 1/2 gas pipe and flange. I used 3 inch screws at 2 points into the studs. The other holes have anchors rated at 80 pounds each. Do you think I have enough to support four 45 lb plates? It seems pretty sturdy
That sounds like it should do it! I recommend adding one more post at the top for barbell clamps if you use them. That is my biggest regret. I store them on a post with plates, and shuffle them around to get plates off.
Yes I did. Stacking the rear rack posts up with weight plate holders would block all the holes and I would not be able to use my safety bars or J cups. I also considered attaching the new storage racks to the back of the cage, cage, so it would be a six post cage. But I added the pulley cable system to the back, so that would not work either.
The length was something I did have to consider. I decided on a length that would work for me personally, and it has been perfect. I only regret is not adding one more post at the top to store collars. I would highly recommend one more post for that.
@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial oh great! I'm planning to build 2 pairs of these tree thanks to your tutorial, will be cheaper than buying brand new plate tree
@@applecorer7705 Yellow Poplar dowel 1.75 diameter, shear strength is 1,900 pounds. 2.00 diameter, shear strength is 2,482 pounds I would divide those numbers by 4 for a safety factor, because bending stress will come in to play when stacking on multiple plates, and fatigue from dynamic loading as a result of repeatedly loading and unloading heavy plates. So 475 lbs for 1.75 diameter, 620 lbs for 2.00 diameter So, yes, I would use them with no concerns. I used the worst case sheer strength of 790 PSI. www.matweb.com/search/datasheet.aspx?matguid=103514e0d4cb4373925dc4c2cf5d645b&n=1
@@applecorer7705 Also, this setup has work great and I love it. I would definitely recommend it. But I would recommend adding one more post on top to hang collars on. I currently have the collars on my top post and have to keep shuffling things around to get collars or plates off.
After a couple months of use, I would recommend considering an additional post for barbell collars. I plan to take these down and butt weld on an extra post for collars this summer if I get time.
Best diy rack and tutorial I’ve come across on RUclips, thanks
Thanks, I appreciate it. It has been a great setup and I don’t have any major regrets. If I could do it over again, would add one more post to store barbell collars/clamps. Other than that, it’s been perfect.
Yeah, nice work. I like your mach up for checking the ergonomics. In my experience, the plastic end caps will eventually catch on the weights. Thanks for putting your plan and process "out there"
Very nice build. 👌🏽
Thanks, I appreciate it!
I used a 2x4 and 1.25 oak dowels…. Works great and easily holds a lot of weight.
Nice! Thanks for sharing, I appreciate it!
This looks so professional, great job.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Great DIY, been looking for some weight storage ideas. Stay strong Iron Lord.
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This video needs more views.!!! This will be done In my gym. Thanks for the content. I Subscribed to see the next post. 🤙🏽💪🏽😁
Thanks, I appreciate it! Glad it was helpful. I post a variety of how-to and review videos, and there are definitely more fitness items on the list.
thanks for build idea and the tips at the end.
No problem, glad it helped!
I would also recommend considering one more post at the top to hang collars on.
Nice build. I was just wondering what i would be able to do myself when we move in a few weeks. I don't have the tools or equipment so I will have to just go the 4x4 route with the bolt on plate holders. Thanks for videos.
Nice! These have been awesome, but I would recommend one more post at the top for storing barbell clamps.
Awesome video 👍
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Very good! Looks great
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Looks amazing! Good job!!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Nice video. Now you've used it for a while, would you rather have put the 45lb/20kg plates higher, either at bench press or squat height, to save you lifting the heaviest plates from the lowest position?
Thanks. That’s a great question! Having the 45s at chest height would definitely be nice. But, for my specific rack, a am satisfied with how it is. Here are a few reasons:
1. It is still way better than lifting it off of the floor.
2. My plates have handles, which make them easy to pick up at the top of the plate. (If I didn’t have handles, I would not have put them at the bottom).
3. I like the heavy plates at the bottom, to keep the center of gravity low, since the posts are not anchored to the wall.
4. I aesthetically like them in order from heavy to light weight plates.
So, I personally don’t really have any regrets, but I agree that 45s at chest height is functionally ideal. If I was to do it over, I would consider moving them up. But not to change the design from 2 to 9 (on a scale of 10). More like 8.75 to 9.
I definitely do temporary place them on the middle post for convenience while working out. Locating the 45 lb plates higher would be a good/recommend change.
Nice design, and not too much technical fab issues. I'd consider leaving the posts bare metal and putting a clear coat on. We all know they will scratch up, so why bother with paint. You could also consider a bicycle inner tube sleeve, but they won't allow the plates to slide. They are inexpensive and replaceable.
The paint did wear off as expected, but it was easier to paint the whole thing black as opposed to taping off all of the round posts to just paint the square tube. Clear coat would also wear off.
I would not recommend rubber. This rack would not be functional if you prevent the plates from sliding on the posts.
If I were to do it over again, I would either:
1) do it the same (the worn paint was expected it doesn’t bother me at all). This is good for cost and functionality if you don’t care about scratched paint.
2) use stainless steel posts and tape them off when painting. This is good if you want all steel construction, but no scratched up paint, no chance of rust, and are ok with posts being metal color.
3) use 1” posts and plastic adapter sleeves. This is good if you want the color of the post to be black. And also be replaceable due to wear if needed.
They are all very good functional choices depending on what you want.
This is great. Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
You did good.
Thanks, I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
This was great content! Unfortunately I am not mechanically inclined so I used 1 1/2 gas pipe and flange. I used 3 inch screws at 2 points into the studs. The other holes have anchors rated at 80 pounds each. Do you think I have enough to support four 45 lb plates? It seems pretty sturdy
That sounds like it should do it!
I recommend adding one more post at the top for barbell clamps if you use them. That is my biggest regret. I store them on a post with plates, and shuffle them around to get plates off.
@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial nice. Great tip
Some commercial racks put the weitgh on the bench rack. Did you consider using this already available metal structure for the wieght storage?
Yes I did. Stacking the rear rack posts up with weight plate holders would block all the holes and I would not be able to use my safety bars or J cups.
I also considered attaching the new storage racks to the back of the cage, cage, so it would be a six post cage. But I added the pulley cable system to the back, so that would not work either.
Nice!
Great video！
Thank you very much, I appreciate it!
Good job but I would have made the weight posts a bit longer
The length was something I did have to consider. I decided on a length that would work for me personally, and it has been perfect.
I only regret is not adding one more post at the top to store collars. I would highly recommend one more post for that.
Do you think the wooden version would handle the weight of 3 or 4 plates on a single horn?
I will calculate the shear strength tomorrow. I’ll let you know!
@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial oh great! I'm planning to build 2 pairs of these tree thanks to your tutorial, will be cheaper than buying brand new plate tree
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Yellow Poplar dowel
1.75 diameter, shear strength is 1,900 pounds.
2.00 diameter, shear strength is 2,482 pounds
I would divide those numbers by 4 for a safety factor, because bending stress will come in to play when stacking on multiple plates, and fatigue from dynamic loading as a result of repeatedly loading and unloading heavy plates.
So 475 lbs for 1.75 diameter, 620 lbs for 2.00 diameter
So, yes, I would use them with no concerns.
I used the worst case sheer strength of 790 PSI.
www.matweb.com/search/datasheet.aspx?matguid=103514e0d4cb4373925dc4c2cf5d645b&n=1
@@applecorer7705 Also, this setup has work great and I love it. I would definitely recommend it. But I would recommend adding one more post on top to hang collars on. I currently have the collars on my top post and have to keep shuffling things around to get collars or plates off.
@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial that's more than enough ! Thank you
If your steel tubing is metric round ones 45mm and square should be 60mm minimum but 75 mm would be better
I agree. Thanks for sharing!
Lol I feel like a vip 🤣
Lol. Glad you enjoyed that!