I've attached some photos of the belt squat I have made from scrap I had around the shed and at work, it didn't cost me a penny (and some will probably say that was still too much) but I've been...
Having seen your gym Richard I would go with the rolled rubber, hope I'm not jumping to the wrong conclusion when I say it seems that you are an older gentleman with a passion for your hobby and a...
Yes its built like a tank, it is heavier than the body solid - 47kg to 34 kg but it is noticeably heavier too when wheeling it around. I'm keeping both at the moment, I am liking the wider pad of the...
Watson is your first obvious choice. Built like tanks and will customize but you will probably be looking at maxing your budget even on the basic rack.
Remember you are going to have to move this thing, and if its fully welded sides like you say with 12mm thick 90x90 box section that's going to be a hell of a...
If you have no need for bumpers then As Richard mentioned fitness-superstore is the way to go, you may find a deal on ebay but I haven't found much cheaper than the bodypower plates on fitness...
Do they have to coated? as fitness superstore seems to be the cheapest place for iron weights, even looking through ebay, fitness superstore seem the best price on iron.
After a couple of years wanting one but not really knowing much about them beyond 'get a used commercial one' I got this old spin bike over the weekend, for the lofty price of £20.
People generally prefer the more solid feel of the ply beneath their feet rather than the rubber that can have a bit of give to it, but if that doesn't bother you than why not go all rubber.
No doubt the quality is excellent, I've seen videos of how their uprights and braces are interlocked before they are even welded, its just frustrating that they obviously care a great deal about...
I'm from the UK too and believe I have looked on every site that sells and fabricates gym equipment as I am too looking for a power rack I would never need to upgrade, trouble is I just cant justify...
I think your best bet would be to look at what rogue has done with their monster line, they use a large gusseted name plate at the back of the rack, now simplify this to a 48"x10" 1/4" thick steel...
