A few pictures from my project for the last few days.
I tried to make it as solid as I could by boring 1" holes and welding both sides of the tube. Its got a few more hours of work done since these pictures were snapped last night. There are a few small goofs, but over all its better than the cracked/split one I had before. It got tube end caps and some other misc stuff welded on this morning.
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Thread: DIY Weight Rack
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12-21-2012, 02:19 PM #1
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DIY Plate Storage Rack
Last edited by donforeman; 12-21-2012 at 04:06 PM.
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12-21-2012, 02:26 PM #2
That is some REALLY nice craftsmanship.
Just a thought: throw some handles on the back and you would have a dip station too![̲̅$̲̅(̲̅ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°̲̅)̲̅$̲̅] Equipment Crew #57 [̲̅$̲̅(̲̅ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°̲̅)̲̅$̲̅]
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12-21-2012, 02:28 PM #3
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Those welds are beautiful. Good move putting the bars through the box section for maximum strength too. What are you planning on coating it with?
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12-21-2012, 02:43 PM #4
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Good Idea! I have a old Universal Dip/VKR that cost me $15 off Craigslist. I have to redo the pads, but its a keeper. There are now bar holders on the back side to hold four small bars vertically.
Rust oleum Hammered Finish (Black) I think it was Skidmarx that mentioned it. I have had on my calf block for a year and a half and its very tough paint and its easy to touch up. The only slight gripe I have is the black is more of a dark grey, but it works!Last edited by donforeman; 12-21-2012 at 03:03 PM.
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12-21-2012, 05:06 PM #10
nice work. wish i was set up to weld. enjoy
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12-21-2012, 06:52 PM #11
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12-22-2012, 08:00 AM #15
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Thank you all for the reps and nice words!
No more stuff out of the shop for a while. Stacking weight on the closet floor was a pain and the Gpr378 j hooks bugged me. I'm really pleased with the rest of the rack for $400 though. I have a break from school and those two things were on the to do list. Now I have to get some homework done before class starts again in a few weeks. I want to work on making some real nice adjustable dumbbell handles. I purchased a really nice vintage knurler off eBay UK, but I need to practice getting the pattern set up right on the lathe, so that will have to wait a month or so.
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