At 4:30 you talked about string lines I had never thought of that before because of uneven old garages that I had previously build climbing walls in. That is so simple. Wish I would have known sooner. Great video as usual
where did you get your building knowlage from? a cornflake packet. roof tie stopes the downward forch of the weight of the roof from dowing out the joists from the cill plate
Super awesome build, I’ve been watching a ton of home wall building videos. Im looking to build my own wall however it will be a outdoor free standing wall but I wanted learn more ways to build it. I am interested in the bigger screw you use to make sure your overhanging walls are more secure. Could I get a link for those?
Decent effort, the wall looks great, but I think I'd have doubled up the studs on the ground floor rather than just relying on the increased floor joists on your upper level. Also, at about 11:05mins, how far did you get with fixing the left hand top panel on the 30° wall before realising you'd placed it T-nut side outwards?! ;)
Good eyes! Those studs down below will be doubled up (with pressure treated stuff) once it warms up here, as I have to wait to pour a new concrete sill down there. So yes, I completely agree! And as for those panels with the T-nuts the wrong side out, I FULLY installed two or three that way. It was driving me crazy. Oh well. At least they were easy to pull out and flip around. :) Again, good eyes!
I asked you below about bolts vs nails. I was referring to your use of bolts to hold your studs to the rafters. I completely agree with screws for ply-to-studs. Why use bolts where the studs attach to the rafters. You nailed them at first and said that was temporary and later drilled holes and put in single bolts w/washers/nuts. Why?
Oh, I understand you now! Yeah, nails would be adequate for those connections to the rafters. That would be 100% effective. When building for others I often like to add extra elements of security and those carriage bolts are effective at conveying that the wall is solid and won't come down. Maybe that makes sense :)
Hey ! quick question, did you attach the bottom planks on the floor ? I want to build a wall and i have 3m high support beams i can attach it to but the ground is made out of brick so I don't think I'll be able to attach it on the bottom so I was thinking to just jam the bottom plang in the corner with the wall and attach it on the top.
For the fall zone, is there an affordable and safe alternative to laying out multiple crashpads? My wall will be indoors (garage) so have space to store away right next to it. Thanks for the help!
I've found that crash pads end up being pretty expensive. The most affording thing I've seen people do is lay out some old mattresses and/or futons. Good luck with it!
I’m planning to do a similar project in the attic of my 1912 home. Everything looks solid, but I am worried about drilling into the overhead beams. How are your rafters/beams holding up? Thoughts?
Predrill that old wood to keep it from splitting. Rafters are all held at the peaks and tails, so you're only adding support with additional framing. You definitely don't want to overload the system ... I'd say that if you're worried check with an engineer
Q: putting on the side of the arete panel I noticed that the t nut holes were right in front of the 2 by 4 support, previously I learned from past experiences that you can't reall screw the t-nut all the way through. What I did was pre drill the hole then put the t nut in. Then it can be used for an actual hold placement otherwise I'll just hit the two-by-four support.
@@metaspencer thank you I appreciate that but the one that you just built was bigger than anyone I've ever built I just usually do to 4 by 8 sheets of plywood and call it good
10:25 learn endurance climbing! 😉😂. with all jokes aside it's really interesting how much better you climb after building a climbing wall it's literally the best warm up.
A lot of people rely on nails, especially ring-shank nails, to support plywood on ceilings and walls. Personally, I prefer the grabbing power of screws and didn't want ANY risk of a sheet falling loose over time. So I went with screws to hold the plywood on. It was overkill, I guess, but gave me piece of mind.
@@metaspencer thank you for the quick reply. I was referring to your use of bolts to hold your joists to the rafters. I'm starting the process of building and have literally built a house before (I am NOT a pro by any means), so I know my way around the tools and framing. But you specifically said when you used the nail gun to put up your angled wall joists that the nails were temporary and you'd be drilling holes and using bolts (which you did). I just wonder what is the advantage to bolts on each of the roof rafter/ wall joist connections. I saw at the bottoms you were just toe-nailing the joists to the sill plate on the floor and that seems normal to me. So... Why the bolts? Is there anywhere ELSE that you used bolts rather than nails? Thank you SO much for taking the time. PS: My sons and I are building a wall together. They'll put it on their channel eventually [badwaterproductions].
Oh boy! Going back in time is so interesting: I was buying trailer loads full of wood for jobs like it was nothing! Should have stockpiled some of that gold :) Thanks for the thought experiment man
I was hoping to go over there and climb with the guy I built it for, and then the pandemic happened and I haven't been over ... but I'm guessing it's been a great place to climb
I should do a full review of it, because I have a lot to say ... but to keep it simple I'd say two things: the power itself is outstanding, as it'll rip boards all day ... but the housing is cheesy and cheap in some ways. For a portable saw it's great, but I wish that housing and the small details were made better.
Nice. I'd say they got an extra value by not having to hire an architect, too. When I came home from my hike today I came through the alley and saw my shed's trim is all black mold because the builders never put the drip mold in with proper spacing. Seems like there is always something that needs some TLC. But finding good help is tough. They often want to charge top dollar prices for not so top dollar work. I liked seeing how you used all those screws. I'm sure you spent a small fortune on hardware alone but it looks like it is done right.
I just installed some flashing to deal with a mold issue like the one you describe -- nature if always trying to take our structures back, I guess. Anyway: thanks for checking out the climbing wall build ... I definitely had fun with it
Oh mate, those prices are rough! Around here there have been increases in prices along with the pandemic, but not that high. I guess everything for you might be imported?
@@metaspencer Yeah, I think the most of it. And I have never seen plywood that worped like yours here in Germany. Maybe the markets only buy more expensive stuff. But our big box and hardware stores are different in many points. So no wonder.
Here's my other home gym video: ruclips.net/video/qoGUe80HcCk/видео.html
@10:40 thats a really cool trick you used to hold the plywood in place while you secure it
Thanks man. Yeah, you've gotta have a few tricks up your sleeve when working alone :)
At 4:30 you talked about string lines I had never thought of that before because of uneven old garages that I had previously build climbing walls in. That is so simple. Wish I would have known sooner. Great video as usual
Good deal man! I hope yer well
Very nice gym !
Thanks buddy!
Great video. Definitely something I want to do at my place.
Oh you're gonna love it! Always great to have a wall close by
super cool! love the maximizing space usage! can't wait to build mine!
You’re gonna love it!
Great project! A nice way to use the space in this old barn
Yeah, the space is kinda reborn now. Lots of fun
Such a cool project. I'm amazed by the chimney and all of the wall you were able to build into such a small space!
it's gonna be fun to climb in!
Thanks for sharing. One day when I own my own house I’d love to build my own climbing wall.
Absolutely! you'll have to do it!
where did you get your building knowlage from? a cornflake packet.
roof tie stopes the downward forch of the weight of the roof from dowing out the joists from the cill plate
Yeah ties constitute the floor joists in this structure, avoiding load spread. Carnflakes can be yummy though
@@metaspencer honey nut cornflakes calories even better
Mmmmm
Hey man ,
Fantastic job as always , great work 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks, man. It was a fun one
This is awesome. I've built a few walls myself. Nice work.
Thanks for checking it out! Every wall is different and they're all great :)
Your an awesome builder
Thanks! I always have fun with it
Are those Altra steel toe safety runners? 🤔
Absolutely -- highly rated safety sneakers :)
Super awesome build, I’ve been watching a ton of home wall building videos. Im looking to build my own wall however it will be a outdoor free standing wall but I wanted learn more ways to build it. I am interested in the bigger screw you use to make sure your overhanging walls are more secure. Could I get a link for those?
I don't have a link ... but look for structural screws that are thicker gauge. GRK makes some nice ones
I can see this build going into your Top 10 Builds for 2020.
Good way to start off the year, now that you mention it! Thanks man
Decent effort, the wall looks great, but I think I'd have doubled up the studs on the ground floor rather than just relying on the increased floor joists on your upper level.
Also, at about 11:05mins, how far did you get with fixing the left hand top panel on the 30° wall before realising you'd placed it T-nut side outwards?! ;)
Good eyes! Those studs down below will be doubled up (with pressure treated stuff) once it warms up here, as I have to wait to pour a new concrete sill down there. So yes, I completely agree! And as for those panels with the T-nuts the wrong side out, I FULLY installed two or three that way. It was driving me crazy. Oh well. At least they were easy to pull out and flip around. :) Again, good eyes!
At 12:51 is that sheet screwed on backwards?
Good eyes! I goofed on one or two of the sheets and had to pull them out and flip them around ... doh! But it all worked out in the end
Awesome build!!!
Thanks! Yeah, it's a lot of fun
Looks awesome 😁
Thanks!
I asked you below about bolts vs nails.
I was referring to your use of bolts to hold your studs to the rafters.
I completely agree with screws for ply-to-studs.
Why use bolts where the studs attach to the rafters. You nailed them at first and said that was temporary and later drilled holes and put in single bolts w/washers/nuts. Why?
Oh, I understand you now! Yeah, nails would be adequate for those connections to the rafters. That would be 100% effective. When building for others I often like to add extra elements of security and those carriage bolts are effective at conveying that the wall is solid and won't come down. Maybe that makes sense :)
@@metaspencer As I suspected. Perfect. Thank you again for the quick reply. :)
Hey !
quick question, did you attach the bottom planks on the floor ?
I want to build a wall and i have 3m high support beams i can attach it to but the ground is made out of brick so I don't think I'll be able to attach it on the bottom so I was thinking to just jam the bottom plang in the corner with the wall and attach it on the top.
Concrete screws or anchors seem like the way to go for you securing that wall
I love it
Thanks man
So those screws (to hang ply) self-drill? Don't split?
Hard to split plywood... yeah no drilling necessary
Nice big project just figuring how to put it together.
Yeah, it was a fun one ... good plans from the homeowner to start with, and that helped a ton
For the fall zone, is there an affordable and safe alternative to laying out multiple crashpads? My wall will be indoors (garage) so have space to store away right next to it. Thanks for the help!
I've found that crash pads end up being pretty expensive. The most affording thing I've seen people do is lay out some old mattresses and/or futons. Good luck with it!
Would consider putting crack climbing holds on your wall?
That would be really cool. Thanks for the idea!
I’m planning to do a similar project in the attic of my 1912 home. Everything looks solid, but I am worried about drilling into the overhead beams. How are your rafters/beams holding up? Thoughts?
Predrill that old wood to keep it from splitting. Rafters are all held at the peaks and tails, so you're only adding support with additional framing. You definitely don't want to overload the system ... I'd say that if you're worried check with an engineer
Thats pretty good except a fall on the stairs will be fucking brutal. Any plans for flooring or padding over the stairs?
The piece at 11:02 looked backwards when you put it up.. 🤔
Good eyes! I did that a few times and had to pull them out and reverse them. Doh!
Is there a safety line? Is it for kids or adults?
There will be several anchors for roping up ... and it seems to be mainly for adults
Q: putting on the side of the arete panel I noticed that the t nut holes were right in front of the 2 by 4 support, previously I learned from past experiences that you can't reall screw the t-nut all the way through. What I did was pre drill the hole then put the t nut in. Then it can be used for an actual hold placement otherwise I'll just hit the two-by-four support.
Yeah I did that in a few places. Good point. Marking those holes, pulling the panels, and drilling will be the way to go. Can’t plan for everything
@@metaspencer all good.
I need to consult you before I build the next one
@@metaspencer thank you I appreciate that but the one that you just built was bigger than anyone I've ever built I just usually do to 4 by 8 sheets of plywood and call it good
Do you really need stairs and climbing to Up There?
I guess the stairs could go now that the holds are in. Climb on!
10:25 learn endurance climbing! 😉😂. with all jokes aside it's really interesting how much better you climb after building a climbing wall it's literally the best warm up.
Haha .. seriously! Need to get back in climbing shape 😀
I have a question: You use bolts. My intention was to use 16d nails and call it good for the framing. Why the bolts?
A lot of people rely on nails, especially ring-shank nails, to support plywood on ceilings and walls. Personally, I prefer the grabbing power of screws and didn't want ANY risk of a sheet falling loose over time. So I went with screws to hold the plywood on. It was overkill, I guess, but gave me piece of mind.
@@metaspencer thank you for the quick reply.
I was referring to your use of bolts to hold your joists to the rafters.
I'm starting the process of building and have literally built a house before (I am NOT a pro by any means), so I know my way around the tools and framing. But you specifically said when you used the nail gun to put up your angled wall joists that the nails were temporary and you'd be drilling holes and using bolts (which you did).
I just wonder what is the advantage to bolts on each of the roof rafter/ wall joist connections.
I saw at the bottoms you were just toe-nailing the joists to the sill plate on the floor and that seems normal to me.
So...
Why the bolts?
Is there anywhere ELSE that you used bolts rather than nails?
Thank you SO much for taking the time.
PS: My sons and I are building a wall together. They'll put it on their channel eventually [badwaterproductions].
Good handy man 👨🔧
Thanks Caroline!
Six weeks before the shut down. I wonder what your past self would have said about the future?
Thanks for the content.
Keep up the good work. בס״ד
Oh boy! Going back in time is so interesting: I was buying trailer loads full of wood for jobs like it was nothing! Should have stockpiled some of that gold :) Thanks for the thought experiment man
damn, good timing. how's progress on your climbing wall now?
The wall is all finished and in action ... great space in there!
how do you put a crashpad on a stair though, for the chimney climb?
no crash pad on the stairs, but option to top rope off a fixed anchor at the peak of the roof line
how many mm are your plywoods ? they seem very thin, am i a fool to buy 20 mm ?
I use 3/4” … had to be solid
Hey. We need an update!!!
I was hoping to go over there and climb with the guy I built it for, and then the pandemic happened and I haven't been over ... but I'm guessing it's been a great place to climb
@@metaspencer oh. What about the gym in your house? Did you make any changes to it or added new things??
@@alvaro8325 Actually ended up selling that house! But oh boy do I miss that gym! Sounds like I need to build a new one :)
13:50
Daaaaannng 😆👍
Gotta climb to build a climbing wall :)
12:45 lolll
haha ... that's how it is I guess :)
How do you like that worm drive table saw?
I should do a full review of it, because I have a lot to say ... but to keep it simple I'd say two things: the power itself is outstanding, as it'll rip boards all day ... but the housing is cheesy and cheap in some ways. For a portable saw it's great, but I wish that housing and the small details were made better.
Is this ur personal home climbing gym or a clients?
Client in this case, but I've built a related space out in our house here ... ruclips.net/video/qoGUe80HcCk/видео.html
At 8:30 ladies n gentlemen is the true secret on how to climb 512. T-nut drilling.
haha ... yep: makes anything possible :)
Nice. I'd say they got an extra value by not having to hire an architect, too. When I came home from my hike today I came through the alley and saw my shed's trim is all black mold because the builders never put the drip mold in with proper spacing. Seems like there is always something that needs some TLC. But finding good help is tough. They often want to charge top dollar prices for not so top dollar work. I liked seeing how you used all those screws. I'm sure you spent a small fortune on hardware alone but it looks like it is done right.
I just installed some flashing to deal with a mold issue like the one you describe -- nature if always trying to take our structures back, I guess. Anyway: thanks for checking out the climbing wall build ... I definitely had fun with it
👍👍👍👌☺️
Awesome!
11:15 .... i noticed lol
Good eye! I did that a few times and had to flip them back around ... I guess it happens :)
Your own man cave climbing place
Absolutely. Just needs some lighting and a mini-fridge :)
14 $ for one 12 mm sheet of plywood? The cheapest I could find in a rush was around 30 €.
Oh mate, those prices are rough! Around here there have been increases in prices along with the pandemic, but not that high. I guess everything for you might be imported?
@@metaspencer Yeah, I think the most of it. And I have never seen plywood that worped like yours here in Germany. Maybe the markets only buy more expensive stuff. But our big box and hardware stores are different in many points. So no wonder.
@@Atariks yeah our cheap stuff is warped but flattens out then secured
@@metaspencer Thats true and for most things besides furniture its more than decent.