Rogue Barbell Club

[mrcheeze36]

vhd16 - what about getting offset j-cups made instead? I had Mech make some for me but I’m sure other fabricators can or already make some (BWTG, Beastmetals, etc.). You can install them for narrower bars (offset inward), or swap sides so it’s offset outward to cover wider bars (like the duffalo bar).

Here’s my post:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...post1447911603

[MGM711]

vhd16 - what about getting offset j-cups made instead? I had Mech make some for me but I’m sure other fabricators can or already make some (BWTG, Beastmetals, etc.). You can install them for narrower bars (offset inward), or swap sides so it’s offset outward to cover wider bars (like the duffalo bar).

Here’s my post:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...post1447911603

That's exactly what I'm looking at for my Duff Bar as well...too bad Mech6 is retired!

[vhd16]

Thanks mrcheeze. That works better and chadsalt suggested the same. You got lucked out with all those Mech accessories. Very efficient use of space and awesome set up.

In the previous page, i said DH would be perfect but meant to say XL series but height is the issue plus it is cost prohibitive

I am leaning towards having the Top and side top cross members both to be cut at 42" instead that way at least have the option getting sorinex attachments in future as Mech's are not available and try to go with off set J - cups.


As per the bar , got them last night and the PB is 46" between the inner collars and outer to outer distance between the collars is 51" as the collars (both of them toghther) are 2.5" on each side. PB came with black ship wheels collars.

Oly one is 47" between the sleeves and 52" with the collars. This one came is spring clips. lol..

Both the bars are exactly 84" long.


Cleveland,
Are you recommending me to buy Titan stuff ? Just making sure . If i go with 42" top cross members for the rack ( side and horizontal ones) then Sorenix is an option as well .

I think last time Sorenix ran a BF sale but don't remember what was included in that.


Thanks guys (Mech, Cleveland,Chadsalt and Smokhawk) for suggestions. Now it is time for me decide in next few days. Not having a rack is killing motivation as well.

[Cleveland33]

I am saying for cross members and a scenario where you aren't 100% on everything - maybe try the ready made 42" cross members from Titan.

If the dimensions work and you like them, you're set.

If the dimensions work and you don't like them - you know what you need.

AND - if they dimensions don't work...you're not out as much as a custom set would cost (I imagine) and you probably have a better idea of what type of custom width to order.

Instead of looking at Rogue's racks - did you go through their rig section? They have a lot of offerings in there and it might work better.

[Cleveland33]

and what rack do you have now with 1" hardware that you are replacing?

[lsi1]

I would suggest buying whatever rack you want at a standard width then taking the top crossmembers to a local metal fabricator to make a copy of what you want in a narrower width. It would be relatively cheap probably within a few dollars of what it would cost you extra to have a rack cut down. There wouldn't be a ton of labor into cutting down squar stock, welding on flat brackets, and drilling a few holes.

Then you have everything the full sized rack for potential resale or if you decide that you want to use other bars and the cut down rack so you can use what you want.

[cwcmac]

That's exactly what I'm looking at for my Duff Bar as well...too bad Mech6 is retired!

All we have to do is plant some shady stuff on him, get proof of it, then use that to extort him to staying in business.

[irongrandpa]

I would suggest buying whatever rack you want at a standard width then taking the top crossmembers to a local metal fabricator to make a copy of what you want in a narrower width. It would be relatively cheap probably within a few dollars of what it would cost you extra to have a rack cut down. There wouldn't be a ton of labor into cutting down squar stock, welding on flat brackets, and drilling a few holes.

Then you have everything the full sized rack for potential resale or if you decide that you want to use other bars and the cut down rack so you can use what you want.

This is what I'd do, except that I'd make it my self. If you need it built, it shouldn't cost much to have a local welder make it for you and you can choose the width. Otherwise, if the size works for you, Titan is the least expensive option I'm aware of.

[vhd16]

and what rack do you have now with 1" hardware that you are replacing?

No Rack( GPR378)now, Sold it. Had Mech mono and storage pins .

I see what are you saying about Titan. Not a bad idea. Yes less pain on pocket . Posted pics in YBBC thread for the bar.

ls1 not a bad idea. Will check out the local welders. Know a couple.

IGP, don't have time nor tools and learning curve will be huge.

I might go with this idea too i..e either Titan and expand the holes or local welder and get quotes.

Thanks all.

[cwcmac]

No Rack( GPR378)now, Sold it. Had Mech mono and storage pins .

I see what are you saying about Titan. Not a bad idea. Yes less pain on pocket . Posted pics in YBBC thread for the bar.

ls1 not a bad idea. Will check out the local welders. Know a couple.

IGP, don't have time nor tools and learning curve will be huge.

I might go with this idea too i..e either Titan and expand the holes or local welder and get quotes.

Thanks all.

I know Legend cuts to height free of charge. Although the sides are fully welded, new crossbars can be fabricated so you have the crossbars that come with it and the farbircated ones. They may even be willing to sell a second, shorter set to you (although I doubt it).

They have 1" holes so your accessories will work with it.

[irongrandpa]

vhd16, I guess I missed that you had sold your old rack and are getting another. If the height (90") is n't a problem, i would get the Legend rack so that your M6 mono hooks will fit. I feel like my mono hooks are great and if I ever sold my multi rack, I'd want a rack I could use them in.Then have a local welder make the narrow cross pieces you need , keeping the stock pieces for selling the rack later or just keeping the option to go back to stock width. If I'm buying new, I would have exactly what I want.

[Mitcho7]

That's exactly what I'm looking at for my Duff Bar as well...too bad Mech6 is retired!

If anyone convinces someone to make these, would for sure be interested for my duffalo bar as well!

[vhd16]

vhd16, I guess I missed that you had sold your old rack and are getting another. If the height (90") is n't a problem, i would get the Legend rack so that your M6 mono hooks will fit. I feel like my mono hooks are great and if I ever sold my multi rack, I'd want a rack I could use them in.Then have a local welder make the narrow cross pieces you need , keeping the stock pieces for selling the rack later or just keeping the option to go back to stock width. If I'm buying new, I would have exactly what I want.

Legend was considered too but welded sides would be pain to move them into the basement and I am not sure rack will stay in the same room.

I started late that is building a real home gym..So nothing was planned.Had bunch of stuff since 2010.

Anyway,

Found this on Sorenix site ( I believe Mech posted this) in Titan thread.

https://sorinex.com/product/xl-serie...le-square-bar/


Sounds like a good option but I think best option is off set j hooks that way I can just keep default configuration of the Rogue Rack.

[Mech6]

Legend was considered too but welded sides would be pain to move them into the basement and I am not sure rack will stay in the same room.

I started late that is building a real home gym..So nothing was planned.Had bunch of stuff since 2010.

Anyway,

Found this on Sorenix site ( I believe Mech posted this) in Titan thread.

https://sorinex.com/product/xl-serie...le-square-bar/

Weird, they're listing it as 41". But the XL racks are listed as 48" wide, which would mean a 42" xmember. I'd double check that.

[vhd16]

Weird, they're listing it as 41". But the XL racks are listed as 48" wide, which would mean a 42" xmember. I'd double check that.

Yes noticed that too. But wanted to check on off set j hooks first.

You are "torturing" us 😃 but I am sure for very valid reasons.

[Mech6]

Yes noticed that too. But wanted to check on off set j hooks first.

You are "torturing" us ������ but I am sure for very valid reasons.

How is it torture? I announced I'd be stopping, months in advance. Not much else I could of done.

Honestly, with those photos, any fabricator who can't copy those j-hooks should just give up. They're pretty basic., I'm sure you can have them made.

[Bench905]

How is it torture? I announced I'd be stopping, months in advance. Not much else I could of done.

[vhd16]

How is it torture? I announced I'd be stopping, months in advance. Not much else I could of done.

You are taking it literally.

Honestly, with those photos, any fabricator who can't copy those j-hooks should just give up. They're pretty basic., I'm sure you can have them made.

This I am not sure. Lot of what seems to be "basic" for you seems to be not so basic for others..I will leave it at that.

[krlafont]

Folks,

I just want to post it here as I am thinking of getting RM-6 for rack during BF sale. The issue is as follows.

The distance between the uprights is 43" . So the top cross members are 43". I will have bars that have the distances of 46" (PB)and 47" (Oly) between the inner collars. I really want to use these bars and these bars will not fit in that rack. I will post the pics of the bars tomorrow

So I am thinking of asking Rogue to cut the top cross members to 36" from 43" that way I can use the 46" PB with 2" left on each side. I will be using Mech Monos for squat and j hooks for BP unless my BP goes up significantly

What are the cons of having the distance between the uprights at 36"?

As per my stance for Squat and bench , especially for squat I don't go wide all at all. My distance between my hand placement is between 26" to 30 ".

For BP it is around 24" to 26"

I will double check again tonight on my hands placement.

I remember dsjlike having his top cross members cut to 42" on his RM-6.

Looking for ideas and suggestions. I don't think there are any racks which take 1" HW that have distance between the up rights less than 42 ". I am willing to be corrected on this. Weight storage is a must.

Whoa... There is a reason some things from the 60's should be left in the 60's... You need a bar that fits in the rack! You won't even be able to bench between the uprights with safety straps/arms at 36" without your elbows hitting. (I am sure that I am the 16th person to tell you this by now )

[1651Naismith]

On spread.

[Idioteque]

Pain cave got a serious upgrade with the Rogue SML-2 and DIY lifting platform. Just waiting for my rubber mats to come in. I currently foam over the side 2x6 bumper platform.

[Jason2459]

Whoa... There is a reason some things from the 60's should be left in the 60's... You need a bar that fits in the rack! You won't even be able to bench between the uprights with safety straps/arms at 36" without your elbows hitting. (I am sure that I am the 16th person to tell you this by now )

Totally disagree about leaving the vintage barbell behind but agree it shouldn't be used in a rack if it doesnt fit. Use it outside of the rack and get a good bar for use in the rack.

[SomeIronBoy]

$1288 for black 8mm includes shipping
$1416 for 10000 series 8mm including shipping
These were the quotes I got last year when I bought my flooring. Rogue was the cheapest I found. I went with the black got 800 sq ft and couldn't be happier. They say you are suppose to let the rolls acclimate to the room for a period of time, I pulled my right off the truck and laid them with no issues, it's been over a year.

I bought a roll of Regupol flooring earlier this year from Rogue. I got 3/8” with 10% colored specks and all total including shipping was $2.36 foot. I bought a 4’ x 70’ roll.

Thanks for the Responses, I just recently got the quote from rogue and for the 3/8" Gray hound for 800 sqft it's $1751. My biggest challenge is moving the stall mats all my equipment is on, lol. I ordered some 1'x1' from CFF as samples to see how it will go together and smell/feel. I'm assuming I can drop bumpers with no worries correct? My only next worry is dropping my calibrated Ivankos 6-8" from the ground which is what I tend to do.

[SomeIronBoy]

Rogue Matte Black Friday Has Started.

And their Selling Eleiko Stuff now?

[Bench905]

Rogue Matte Black Friday Has Started.

And their Selling Eleiko Stuff now?

It's not immediately clear because it doesn't say "closeout" in the title, but that Eleiko stuff is competition-used. In the descriptions: Closeout Item - These products were used in competition, but are in good to excellent condition. All Closeout items must be shipped, pick-up not available. All sales are final.

[SomeIronBoy]

It's not immediately clear because it doesn't say "closeout" in the title, but that Eleiko stuff is competition-used. In the descriptions: Closeout Item - These products were used in competition, but are in good to excellent condition. All Closeout items must be shipped, pick-up not available. All sales are final.

Gotcha, I didn't click on them as I know even with the discount they will be too expensive for me. lol

[Cleveland33]

Thanks for the Responses, I just recently got the quote from rogue and for the 3/8" Gray hound for 800 sqft it's $1751. My biggest challenge is moving the stall mats all my equipment is on, lol. I ordered some 1'x1' from CFF as samples to see how it will go together and smell/feel. I'm assuming I can drop bumpers with no worries correct? My only next worry is dropping my calibrated Ivankos 6-8" from the ground which is what I tend to do.

There is no smell with that type, it's made using a different process.

[SomeIronBoy]

There is no smell with that type, it's made using a different process.

Thanks alot for the help! Unfortunately I can't rep you again as I already have before.

[keyboardworkout]

Just measured my HR-2 across the monster lite sandwhich j-hooks at 47.75" and across the standard j-hooks is a little over 49".

The crossmembers are 43".

[thejosef]

Just measured my HR-2 across the monster lite sandwhich j-hooks at 47.75" and across the standard j-hooks is a little over 49".

The crossmembers are 43".

Good point. I forgot the sandwich j-hooks allow for a bit more clearance.