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ddctech
04-20-2012, 01:54 PM
Pretty basic, wont last forever, but tested fine to 220+ lbs
Cost: 0
Enjoy
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4373061&d=1334955264
Advice: Wood make feet longer for more stability!
daniel327
04-20-2012, 02:04 PM
Advice: Screw fasteners don't hold well when screwed into end grain of timber.
Skidmarx
04-20-2012, 05:04 PM
Advice: Screw fasteners don't hold well when screwed into end grain of timber.
Might make a good bloopers video !
DDTECH - Make sure you keep a cam rolling when you do dips.
clockwork247
04-20-2012, 08:47 PM
a walker is normally rate up to 250-300 pounds, and you can add more braces to make it stronger... they're like 10-15 bucks at a thrift store... they're good. i've tested 1 out lol.
ProtienandIron
04-21-2012, 01:11 PM
Pretty basic, wont last forever, but tested fine to 220+ lbs
Cost: 0
Enjoy
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4373061&d=1334955264
Advice: Wood make feet longer for more stability!
With just a bit more scrap wood you are not far from building something pretty strong that will last a long time. If you can use some pieces to go from the end of the handles straight down to the floor and tied in to the base. This will eliminate the leverage on those handles. Then if you build out the sides of where the handles meet the 2x6s this will minimise the roll and eventual wear and tear on the screws. Then i would just bake the base a little deeper, so you don't topple forwad or back.
Its not far from being a very long lasting usable piece of equipment, good job.
Repped.