So with room to add a Build your own horizontal bumper plate storage, of course. Pinterest was really handy for this; I found a really good guild by Greg Everett, and a similar one on wheels. I'm a weightlifter and CrossFitter, and had several sets of bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells and assorted other bits and pieces cluttering up our home gym. I realize I’m late to the party but for the benefit of anyone else coming across this thread, all I’ve seen in reviews is that some people like Titan, but EVERYBODY hates their service. Again, much more expensive than making your own weight rack, but not everyone has the time for DIY projects. The max weight for the entire unit is 360 lbs. I just built the storage box for some bumper plates.
and Why the Concept 2 Rower? powerlifting, Prices for the shelf start at $299 before accessories (such as the pegs for even more plate storage, and wheels.) Picture Window theme. I might have $10 in the project. 6.
Our bottom two shelves have 2×2″ railings to stop the bumpers from rolling around. and Why the Concept 2 Rower? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Sorry to drop two Euro product teases in a row, bu, I'm not gonna lie. I found that 14” for the width of the end supports was perfect so that the bumpers were easy to remove and yet not so elevated in the rack that they were wobbly and prone to toppling. A personal haven for iron destruction and physical construction. Not to mention that plate trees don’t work well for bumper plates. As one of the most decorated Olympic weightlifters of all time, Lu Xiaojun needs very little introduction. To answer your question though, I’m not a fan at all. We went with 9″ between the railings, centered on the shelf. Then with the space at the end I chose to add some racks for That simply means that the dividing metal bars are set at distances for one kind of plate or another since there are such large differences in plate width. etc. Get those bumper plates off the floor of your gym and get organized I'll show you some DIY bumper plate storage options and store-bought options as well. The plywood end sheets go on the outside of the 2x8s, leaving a little 2 inch gap – add a block or something if it's going to bug you, but we left it cuz “we aren't building a church” as a friend's Dad used to say. Based on your estimated price, a titan Mass storage system would be a good amount cheaper, and probably sturdier. I own the Rogue weight tree pictured above and I love it. I then screwed on 6 wheels each
I Check out this beast of a gym. Not to mention it's 8 feet long and 6 feet tall… talk about storage! If the plates are jammed snugly into place it will be difficult and frustrating to remove them. * Plenty of 3" or 4” screws - decking screws work great. I'm a weightlifter and CrossFitter, and had several sets of bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells and assorted other bits and pieces cluttering up our home gym. That said, I still enjoyed reading the article, and I still applaud anyone who’s made something they use and enjoy for their gym. It only requires some 2×4 lumber, box of wood screws, and wood dowels. Also I am yet to tidy up the change plates, I’m waiting on Share a black and white photo of your finished product on Instagram with #homegymlyfe and bask in the glory of being the envy of all your fellow lifters. Further, they complain about damaged boxes, missing parts, etc. As you may have noticed from the pictures, we played with a couple of different arrangements of plates, dumbbells, etc. Test out the finished product and reinforce with more screws if needed. That’s just my opinion though. Jul 12, 2015 - A tutorial to build quick, simple and cheap racks for holding bumper plates and change plates No email? Sure, make it big enough for any expected additions in plates, but be reasonable. get them back from a friend).
Unless you’re looking for the perfect #homegym Instagram shot, you can smash together some old boards and have a perfectly functional storage system in no time. The short pieces (spacer pieces) are going to connect to the divider structure.
and Why the Concept 2 Rower? powerlifting, Prices for the shelf start at $299 before accessories (such as the pegs for even more plate storage, and wheels.) Picture Window theme. I might have $10 in the project. 6.
Our bottom two shelves have 2×2″ railings to stop the bumpers from rolling around. and Why the Concept 2 Rower? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Sorry to drop two Euro product teases in a row, bu, I'm not gonna lie. I found that 14” for the width of the end supports was perfect so that the bumpers were easy to remove and yet not so elevated in the rack that they were wobbly and prone to toppling. A personal haven for iron destruction and physical construction. Not to mention that plate trees don’t work well for bumper plates. As one of the most decorated Olympic weightlifters of all time, Lu Xiaojun needs very little introduction. To answer your question though, I’m not a fan at all. We went with 9″ between the railings, centered on the shelf. Then with the space at the end I chose to add some racks for That simply means that the dividing metal bars are set at distances for one kind of plate or another since there are such large differences in plate width. etc. Get those bumper plates off the floor of your gym and get organized I'll show you some DIY bumper plate storage options and store-bought options as well. The plywood end sheets go on the outside of the 2x8s, leaving a little 2 inch gap – add a block or something if it's going to bug you, but we left it cuz “we aren't building a church” as a friend's Dad used to say. Based on your estimated price, a titan Mass storage system would be a good amount cheaper, and probably sturdier. I own the Rogue weight tree pictured above and I love it. I then screwed on 6 wheels each
I Check out this beast of a gym. Not to mention it's 8 feet long and 6 feet tall… talk about storage! If the plates are jammed snugly into place it will be difficult and frustrating to remove them. * Plenty of 3" or 4” screws - decking screws work great. I'm a weightlifter and CrossFitter, and had several sets of bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells and assorted other bits and pieces cluttering up our home gym. That said, I still enjoyed reading the article, and I still applaud anyone who’s made something they use and enjoy for their gym. It only requires some 2×4 lumber, box of wood screws, and wood dowels. Also I am yet to tidy up the change plates, I’m waiting on Share a black and white photo of your finished product on Instagram with #homegymlyfe and bask in the glory of being the envy of all your fellow lifters. Further, they complain about damaged boxes, missing parts, etc. As you may have noticed from the pictures, we played with a couple of different arrangements of plates, dumbbells, etc. Test out the finished product and reinforce with more screws if needed. That’s just my opinion though. Jul 12, 2015 - A tutorial to build quick, simple and cheap racks for holding bumper plates and change plates No email? Sure, make it big enough for any expected additions in plates, but be reasonable. get them back from a friend).
Unless you’re looking for the perfect #homegym Instagram shot, you can smash together some old boards and have a perfectly functional storage system in no time. The short pieces (spacer pieces) are going to connect to the divider structure.
and Why the Concept 2 Rower? powerlifting, Prices for the shelf start at $299 before accessories (such as the pegs for even more plate storage, and wheels.) Picture Window theme. I might have $10 in the project. 6.
Our bottom two shelves have 2×2″ railings to stop the bumpers from rolling around. and Why the Concept 2 Rower? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Sorry to drop two Euro product teases in a row, bu, I'm not gonna lie. I found that 14” for the width of the end supports was perfect so that the bumpers were easy to remove and yet not so elevated in the rack that they were wobbly and prone to toppling. A personal haven for iron destruction and physical construction. Not to mention that plate trees don’t work well for bumper plates. As one of the most decorated Olympic weightlifters of all time, Lu Xiaojun needs very little introduction. To answer your question though, I’m not a fan at all. We went with 9″ between the railings, centered on the shelf. Then with the space at the end I chose to add some racks for That simply means that the dividing metal bars are set at distances for one kind of plate or another since there are such large differences in plate width. etc. Get those bumper plates off the floor of your gym and get organized I'll show you some DIY bumper plate storage options and store-bought options as well. The plywood end sheets go on the outside of the 2x8s, leaving a little 2 inch gap – add a block or something if it's going to bug you, but we left it cuz “we aren't building a church” as a friend's Dad used to say. Based on your estimated price, a titan Mass storage system would be a good amount cheaper, and probably sturdier. I own the Rogue weight tree pictured above and I love it. I then screwed on 6 wheels each
I Check out this beast of a gym. Not to mention it's 8 feet long and 6 feet tall… talk about storage! If the plates are jammed snugly into place it will be difficult and frustrating to remove them. * Plenty of 3" or 4” screws - decking screws work great. I'm a weightlifter and CrossFitter, and had several sets of bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells and assorted other bits and pieces cluttering up our home gym. That said, I still enjoyed reading the article, and I still applaud anyone who’s made something they use and enjoy for their gym. It only requires some 2×4 lumber, box of wood screws, and wood dowels. Also I am yet to tidy up the change plates, I’m waiting on Share a black and white photo of your finished product on Instagram with #homegymlyfe and bask in the glory of being the envy of all your fellow lifters. Further, they complain about damaged boxes, missing parts, etc. As you may have noticed from the pictures, we played with a couple of different arrangements of plates, dumbbells, etc. Test out the finished product and reinforce with more screws if needed. That’s just my opinion though. Jul 12, 2015 - A tutorial to build quick, simple and cheap racks for holding bumper plates and change plates No email? Sure, make it big enough for any expected additions in plates, but be reasonable. get them back from a friend).
Unless you’re looking for the perfect #homegym Instagram shot, you can smash together some old boards and have a perfectly functional storage system in no time. The short pieces (spacer pieces) are going to connect to the divider structure.
and Why the Concept 2 Rower? powerlifting, Prices for the shelf start at $299 before accessories (such as the pegs for even more plate storage, and wheels.) Picture Window theme. I might have $10 in the project. 6.
Our bottom two shelves have 2×2″ railings to stop the bumpers from rolling around. and Why the Concept 2 Rower? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Sorry to drop two Euro product teases in a row, bu, I'm not gonna lie. I found that 14” for the width of the end supports was perfect so that the bumpers were easy to remove and yet not so elevated in the rack that they were wobbly and prone to toppling. A personal haven for iron destruction and physical construction. Not to mention that plate trees don’t work well for bumper plates. As one of the most decorated Olympic weightlifters of all time, Lu Xiaojun needs very little introduction. To answer your question though, I’m not a fan at all. We went with 9″ between the railings, centered on the shelf. Then with the space at the end I chose to add some racks for That simply means that the dividing metal bars are set at distances for one kind of plate or another since there are such large differences in plate width. etc. Get those bumper plates off the floor of your gym and get organized I'll show you some DIY bumper plate storage options and store-bought options as well. The plywood end sheets go on the outside of the 2x8s, leaving a little 2 inch gap – add a block or something if it's going to bug you, but we left it cuz “we aren't building a church” as a friend's Dad used to say. Based on your estimated price, a titan Mass storage system would be a good amount cheaper, and probably sturdier. I own the Rogue weight tree pictured above and I love it. I then screwed on 6 wheels each
I Check out this beast of a gym. Not to mention it's 8 feet long and 6 feet tall… talk about storage! If the plates are jammed snugly into place it will be difficult and frustrating to remove them. * Plenty of 3" or 4” screws - decking screws work great. I'm a weightlifter and CrossFitter, and had several sets of bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells and assorted other bits and pieces cluttering up our home gym. That said, I still enjoyed reading the article, and I still applaud anyone who’s made something they use and enjoy for their gym. It only requires some 2×4 lumber, box of wood screws, and wood dowels. Also I am yet to tidy up the change plates, I’m waiting on Share a black and white photo of your finished product on Instagram with #homegymlyfe and bask in the glory of being the envy of all your fellow lifters. Further, they complain about damaged boxes, missing parts, etc. As you may have noticed from the pictures, we played with a couple of different arrangements of plates, dumbbells, etc. Test out the finished product and reinforce with more screws if needed. That’s just my opinion though. Jul 12, 2015 - A tutorial to build quick, simple and cheap racks for holding bumper plates and change plates No email? Sure, make it big enough for any expected additions in plates, but be reasonable. get them back from a friend).
Unless you’re looking for the perfect #homegym Instagram shot, you can smash together some old boards and have a perfectly functional storage system in no time. The short pieces (spacer pieces) are going to connect to the divider structure.
and Why the Concept 2 Rower? powerlifting, Prices for the shelf start at $299 before accessories (such as the pegs for even more plate storage, and wheels.) Picture Window theme. I might have $10 in the project. 6.
Our bottom two shelves have 2×2″ railings to stop the bumpers from rolling around. and Why the Concept 2 Rower? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Sorry to drop two Euro product teases in a row, bu, I'm not gonna lie. I found that 14” for the width of the end supports was perfect so that the bumpers were easy to remove and yet not so elevated in the rack that they were wobbly and prone to toppling. A personal haven for iron destruction and physical construction. Not to mention that plate trees don’t work well for bumper plates. As one of the most decorated Olympic weightlifters of all time, Lu Xiaojun needs very little introduction. To answer your question though, I’m not a fan at all. We went with 9″ between the railings, centered on the shelf. Then with the space at the end I chose to add some racks for That simply means that the dividing metal bars are set at distances for one kind of plate or another since there are such large differences in plate width. etc. Get those bumper plates off the floor of your gym and get organized I'll show you some DIY bumper plate storage options and store-bought options as well. The plywood end sheets go on the outside of the 2x8s, leaving a little 2 inch gap – add a block or something if it's going to bug you, but we left it cuz “we aren't building a church” as a friend's Dad used to say. Based on your estimated price, a titan Mass storage system would be a good amount cheaper, and probably sturdier. I own the Rogue weight tree pictured above and I love it. I then screwed on 6 wheels each
I Check out this beast of a gym. Not to mention it's 8 feet long and 6 feet tall… talk about storage! If the plates are jammed snugly into place it will be difficult and frustrating to remove them. * Plenty of 3" or 4” screws - decking screws work great. I'm a weightlifter and CrossFitter, and had several sets of bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells and assorted other bits and pieces cluttering up our home gym. That said, I still enjoyed reading the article, and I still applaud anyone who’s made something they use and enjoy for their gym. It only requires some 2×4 lumber, box of wood screws, and wood dowels. Also I am yet to tidy up the change plates, I’m waiting on Share a black and white photo of your finished product on Instagram with #homegymlyfe and bask in the glory of being the envy of all your fellow lifters. Further, they complain about damaged boxes, missing parts, etc. As you may have noticed from the pictures, we played with a couple of different arrangements of plates, dumbbells, etc. Test out the finished product and reinforce with more screws if needed. That’s just my opinion though. Jul 12, 2015 - A tutorial to build quick, simple and cheap racks for holding bumper plates and change plates No email? Sure, make it big enough for any expected additions in plates, but be reasonable. get them back from a friend).
Unless you’re looking for the perfect #homegym Instagram shot, you can smash together some old boards and have a perfectly functional storage system in no time. The short pieces (spacer pieces) are going to connect to the divider structure.
and Why the Concept 2 Rower? powerlifting, Prices for the shelf start at $299 before accessories (such as the pegs for even more plate storage, and wheels.) Picture Window theme. I might have $10 in the project. 6.
Our bottom two shelves have 2×2″ railings to stop the bumpers from rolling around. and Why the Concept 2 Rower? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Sorry to drop two Euro product teases in a row, bu, I'm not gonna lie. I found that 14” for the width of the end supports was perfect so that the bumpers were easy to remove and yet not so elevated in the rack that they were wobbly and prone to toppling. A personal haven for iron destruction and physical construction. Not to mention that plate trees don’t work well for bumper plates. As one of the most decorated Olympic weightlifters of all time, Lu Xiaojun needs very little introduction. To answer your question though, I’m not a fan at all. We went with 9″ between the railings, centered on the shelf. Then with the space at the end I chose to add some racks for That simply means that the dividing metal bars are set at distances for one kind of plate or another since there are such large differences in plate width. etc. Get those bumper plates off the floor of your gym and get organized I'll show you some DIY bumper plate storage options and store-bought options as well. The plywood end sheets go on the outside of the 2x8s, leaving a little 2 inch gap – add a block or something if it's going to bug you, but we left it cuz “we aren't building a church” as a friend's Dad used to say. Based on your estimated price, a titan Mass storage system would be a good amount cheaper, and probably sturdier. I own the Rogue weight tree pictured above and I love it. I then screwed on 6 wheels each
I Check out this beast of a gym. Not to mention it's 8 feet long and 6 feet tall… talk about storage! If the plates are jammed snugly into place it will be difficult and frustrating to remove them. * Plenty of 3" or 4” screws - decking screws work great. I'm a weightlifter and CrossFitter, and had several sets of bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells and assorted other bits and pieces cluttering up our home gym. That said, I still enjoyed reading the article, and I still applaud anyone who’s made something they use and enjoy for their gym. It only requires some 2×4 lumber, box of wood screws, and wood dowels. Also I am yet to tidy up the change plates, I’m waiting on Share a black and white photo of your finished product on Instagram with #homegymlyfe and bask in the glory of being the envy of all your fellow lifters. Further, they complain about damaged boxes, missing parts, etc. As you may have noticed from the pictures, we played with a couple of different arrangements of plates, dumbbells, etc. Test out the finished product and reinforce with more screws if needed. That’s just my opinion though. Jul 12, 2015 - A tutorial to build quick, simple and cheap racks for holding bumper plates and change plates No email? Sure, make it big enough for any expected additions in plates, but be reasonable. get them back from a friend).
Unless you’re looking for the perfect #homegym Instagram shot, you can smash together some old boards and have a perfectly functional storage system in no time. The short pieces (spacer pieces) are going to connect to the divider structure.
Now First I calculated the total width of all the plates I was plate horns, Needless to say, it didn’t take very long before I was ready to get all my plates off the floor of my garage. Cut the internal pieces that you’ll need to space the plates as desired. Start by assembling the 2×4 frames for the shelves, with 3 short cross pieces of 20 7/8″, for a total shelf width of 24″ (may be a bit deep if you're only accessing the unit from one side…). Something similar could be made for a lot less money if you are handy and have the time. If you're going to wait around until a used one pops up on your local Craigslist, you could be waiting a long time. When I came across Kaley and Byron's DIY storage rack I was immediately impressed. Specs 2-45's, 2-35's, 2-25's, 2-10's each roughly 17 3/4" in diameter. clean up garage gym, Test the rack with the plates in place for each section as you go along to make sure you’ve left just enough room for it to be easy to remove the plates. And now the fun bit – organize to your heart's content! But it’s rare to find these bumper plate racks used and they are normally made of metal and expensive to buy new. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I built four of these suckers a few years back when Catalyst Athletics moved from its first to second location, and I stupidly didn’t take photos along the way and put together a building tutorial like I have for a number of other things. If you have any questions/comments about this storage setup, please leave a comment below. Assuming you have a few basic power tools, the cost to make this is pretty low. A different kind of plate math from normal. For shelf spacing, we went with 20 inches for the bottom two that will have bumper plates so that the plates can roll out over the railing without smashing your hand on the shelf above. Halfway through building I realized I wanted a bigger area to hold the metal 10's, 5's, and 2.5's, so if I did it all over again, the easiest and most effective dimensions and cuts would be as follows. My plates are 17 3/4" in diameter (standard size). 5. Looked at Rogue, AB, and Vulcan Mass storage. Next post: Why Does Crossfit Use Rowing? Hopefully one of these ideas work for you. It has a small footprint, it holds a lot of plates, it’s very sturdy, and it even has optional wheels. When Matter of fact, it never even occurred to me when I was planning – I was just excited to get my power rack, plates, and the rest of my gear. it. I'm pretty envious of those who, There we are - upgraded and updated; a fully match. By stealing and undercutting the innovators that create affordable and reliable gym equipment by just cloning stuff with pig iron from China, they have the potential to actually put real companies out of business. You want your fancy home gym to be the envy of fellow lifters. Very inexpensive, doesn't take much time, and the results are definitely worth the effort. 4. Buy together and save $$! Combine with the PRx Weight Wing Extension for a handy place to store your smaller change plates. Just curious if it’s necessary to leave some wiggle room for each plate in its spot? I don’t feel like this meets those criteria. Your plate layout is totally up to you, but it will determine where you place the H supports, so plan ahead. This shelf is made entirely with 2×4’s and wood screws. Round the Mountain Track – Ruapehu (Part 2, Random... Just need to set up for the change plates. "Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own." You'll also receive ongoing can't-miss deals, equipment releases, and awesome product reviews. Most bumper plates are usually stored in a horizontal rack that lays somewhere near the platform for easy access as you slap more and more weight on the bar. Now for the tricky part, I wanted the plates to sit on the bottom I glued and screwed this all together, and then I added two good at woodworking so it’s not pretty but it’s strong and does its job well. But it’s rare to find these bumper plate racks used and they are normally made of metal and expensive to buy new. and only just touch the sides but not have too much weight on the edges. I’m more about making my gym work for me than having it look perfectly pleasing. strips of ply to the base for added strength. DIY Bumper Plate Storage #2 – Storage Box. the plates to protect them from damage. had to calculate the size of the arc. I especially enjoyed this one! So much equipment, It's the most wonderful time of the year! garage gym plate storage, By following these 10 tips, you'll be on your way to owning the home gym of your.
So with room to add a Build your own horizontal bumper plate storage, of course. Pinterest was really handy for this; I found a really good guild by Greg Everett, and a similar one on wheels. I'm a weightlifter and CrossFitter, and had several sets of bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells and assorted other bits and pieces cluttering up our home gym. I realize I’m late to the party but for the benefit of anyone else coming across this thread, all I’ve seen in reviews is that some people like Titan, but EVERYBODY hates their service. Again, much more expensive than making your own weight rack, but not everyone has the time for DIY projects. The max weight for the entire unit is 360 lbs. I just built the storage box for some bumper plates.
and Why the Concept 2 Rower? powerlifting, Prices for the shelf start at $299 before accessories (such as the pegs for even more plate storage, and wheels.) Picture Window theme. I might have $10 in the project. 6.
Our bottom two shelves have 2×2″ railings to stop the bumpers from rolling around. and Why the Concept 2 Rower? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Sorry to drop two Euro product teases in a row, bu, I'm not gonna lie. I found that 14” for the width of the end supports was perfect so that the bumpers were easy to remove and yet not so elevated in the rack that they were wobbly and prone to toppling. A personal haven for iron destruction and physical construction. Not to mention that plate trees don’t work well for bumper plates. As one of the most decorated Olympic weightlifters of all time, Lu Xiaojun needs very little introduction. To answer your question though, I’m not a fan at all. We went with 9″ between the railings, centered on the shelf. Then with the space at the end I chose to add some racks for That simply means that the dividing metal bars are set at distances for one kind of plate or another since there are such large differences in plate width. etc. Get those bumper plates off the floor of your gym and get organized I'll show you some DIY bumper plate storage options and store-bought options as well. The plywood end sheets go on the outside of the 2x8s, leaving a little 2 inch gap – add a block or something if it's going to bug you, but we left it cuz “we aren't building a church” as a friend's Dad used to say. Based on your estimated price, a titan Mass storage system would be a good amount cheaper, and probably sturdier. I own the Rogue weight tree pictured above and I love it. I then screwed on 6 wheels each
I Check out this beast of a gym. Not to mention it's 8 feet long and 6 feet tall… talk about storage! If the plates are jammed snugly into place it will be difficult and frustrating to remove them. * Plenty of 3" or 4” screws - decking screws work great. I'm a weightlifter and CrossFitter, and had several sets of bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells and assorted other bits and pieces cluttering up our home gym. That said, I still enjoyed reading the article, and I still applaud anyone who’s made something they use and enjoy for their gym. It only requires some 2×4 lumber, box of wood screws, and wood dowels. Also I am yet to tidy up the change plates, I’m waiting on Share a black and white photo of your finished product on Instagram with #homegymlyfe and bask in the glory of being the envy of all your fellow lifters. Further, they complain about damaged boxes, missing parts, etc. As you may have noticed from the pictures, we played with a couple of different arrangements of plates, dumbbells, etc. Test out the finished product and reinforce with more screws if needed. That’s just my opinion though. Jul 12, 2015 - A tutorial to build quick, simple and cheap racks for holding bumper plates and change plates No email? Sure, make it big enough for any expected additions in plates, but be reasonable. get them back from a friend).
Unless you’re looking for the perfect #homegym Instagram shot, you can smash together some old boards and have a perfectly functional storage system in no time. The short pieces (spacer pieces) are going to connect to the divider structure.
Check your spam folder just in case. This DIY garage gym storage rack was built by Kaley Pugh and her husband, Byron.