erock
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Hey guys. I built a power rack for a friend who just received a job promotion. She is now a Lieutenant at a prison. Moving up in the ranks.
Building materials used: 4x4x6 cedar, 2x4x8 cedar, 3/8" carriage bolts, T straps, 3/4" galvanized pipe 36" long and 6" long.
Festools used: C15, CXS, Kapex, RO125, ETS125, MFK700,
Some pics for your viewing pleasure.
Using the C15 with a 1-1/8" paddle bit to drill the holes in the 4 post. Using my Rockler Vortex for a little dust collection.
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Using the MFK700 with a round over bit to soften the edges on the holes.
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Sanding with the RO125. Only sanded it with 180 grit.
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Test fitting all the parts before I drill the holes for the carriage bolts.
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Every thing came out nice and square.
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Pic of the base.
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All loaded up and ready to go install.
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Got it installed in her basement. This rack is strong and stable. Plenty strong for the weight she plans on using.
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My friend found the power rack on a body building forum. The pictures she sent me, the guy who build it used pressure treated wood
I did not want to use treated wood because the rack would be in her house the wood would dry and twist and wrap with in a couple months.
This is not my design, But I made a couple improvements from the pictures she sent me. The power rack that she showed me the guy used
only screws to attach all the parts. Plus he used black pipe, I wanted to use galvanized pipe because the black pipe from Lowe's is all greasy.
It only took me about 4 hours. Drilling the holes took the longest. Once I put it all together in her basement I blasted out 15 pullups on it to show
her how strong it is and how much weight it can hold. I weigh about 220 pounds and the power rack didn't even budge. My guess is she will only
put about 20 pounds on the bar. Thanks for looking!
Eric
Building materials used: 4x4x6 cedar, 2x4x8 cedar, 3/8" carriage bolts, T straps, 3/4" galvanized pipe 36" long and 6" long.
Festools used: C15, CXS, Kapex, RO125, ETS125, MFK700,
Some pics for your viewing pleasure.
Using the C15 with a 1-1/8" paddle bit to drill the holes in the 4 post. Using my Rockler Vortex for a little dust collection.
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Using the MFK700 with a round over bit to soften the edges on the holes.
[attachimg=#]
Sanding with the RO125. Only sanded it with 180 grit.
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Test fitting all the parts before I drill the holes for the carriage bolts.
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Every thing came out nice and square.
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Pic of the base.
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All loaded up and ready to go install.
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Got it installed in her basement. This rack is strong and stable. Plenty strong for the weight she plans on using.
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My friend found the power rack on a body building forum. The pictures she sent me, the guy who build it used pressure treated wood
I did not want to use treated wood because the rack would be in her house the wood would dry and twist and wrap with in a couple months.
This is not my design, But I made a couple improvements from the pictures she sent me. The power rack that she showed me the guy used
only screws to attach all the parts. Plus he used black pipe, I wanted to use galvanized pipe because the black pipe from Lowe's is all greasy.
It only took me about 4 hours. Drilling the holes took the longest. Once I put it all together in her basement I blasted out 15 pullups on it to show
her how strong it is and how much weight it can hold. I weigh about 220 pounds and the power rack didn't even budge. My guess is she will only
put about 20 pounds on the bar. Thanks for looking!
Eric
You're a big dude!
