Well, I would use whatever framing lumber is used in your area. If you go heavier, use lag bolts instead of screws and add extra braces. I'm no engineer, you'll just have to use your jujement.
Just made a rack based on your design. I used a 2x8 for the sides but the overall design was the same. Works perfectly. It was super easy to make and works like a champ. Took about 40 minutes to make from beginning to end. Thank you for the video and saving me a couple of $$$!
Best, quick, easy design. I'm gonna beef mine up a little bit because I want my heavier weights on top and lightweight on bottom. Or I might just make one long rack with a top shelf onLy.
The lightest free weight I have is 60 pounds and goes to 200 pounds. Would this support that kind of weight? Apparently 1,000 pounds. Jk I don’t work out but it looks like a great idea.
Hi I'm new to all this home gym milarky but due to lockdown iv also turned my garage into a gym. Already had some weights and been looking for a dumbell rack to house my mish mash of dumbells. I'm a joiner so I make up all sorts of stuff round my house. Often very complicated and time consuming as I'm a bit of a perfectionist but do you know I'm going to copy this. I could trawl thru you tube looking for more fancy stuff but this totally appeals to me. Cheap as chips. Easy. Space saving and does the job. I'm off outside to build it now lol. Cheers and I'll subscribe now to see if you have any advice on how to use the dumbells. Cheers
HI, thanks for posting - this is a great video. How did you brace it to the wall? And also what size screws did you use? Am I right in thinking that 4 cuts of 2x4 at 4 foot a piece? Thanks for any help - much appreciated
I just used 3" screws into the wall... It's just so it doesn't tip over. All the weight is straight up and down. And yes, 4 cuts is all it took. You could always ask them to cut it at the hardware store if you don't have a saw.
Nice design, ill need to adjust for free standing. I'm wondering how much of an improvement the silverboard and tape made to your garage door? Are the panels cut for an active door?
Thanks! Yes, I cut and taped all the panels. Took a long time, but it was cheap and it does make a big difference for me. It's an old wooden garage door. I'll be making a video on staying warm in your garage gym during winter soon.
Français? Ces des 2x4. Les mien son 2 pouce par 4 pouce exact, mes des 2x4 régulier devrais faire. Lesse moi savoir ci vous avez d'autre question. Merci de regarde mon video!
Not sure honestly, I've had at least 200lbs on there. But if you're worried about weight you could use lag bolts instead of screws. And if it sags you can add an extra brace. It's wood!
@@private7199 Nice! Yea, I'll be building a rack out of wood this summer for fun. Might even sell my steel rack! Who knows. I like being able to customize.
Bahahahahaha. Well shit. This is bonkers. Randomly looking for DIY shit to organize my new garage gym. Click on random link and there is oddly familiar looking dude and a familiar looking yellow power ra ck. I’m enjoying your oly plates!!!
Thanks! I just kept it simple. I hate looking for how to build something and the only videos are of a fully equipped master carpenter building a masterpiece.
@@BarbellSanctuary That's a great idea. I'm fortunately in a good place where I have all of the storage I need but I am just watching through your library of videos. Found you through Garage Gym Reviews.
Great video...I started to build, but I'm stuck. How did you attach the v-shelves to the sides using 3" screws? The shelf doesn't stay in place while I try to drill. Do I lean it against something to hold it in place while trying to line up the shelves so I can screw them to the sides? I missed that part in your video. Thanks for the help!
I just had the shelf laying on the floor. Then I started a screw on each side till it was almost into the V shelf. Then you hold it at the angle you want with one hand and drive the screw with the other. If you get the angle wrong, you just back the screw off and reajust.
Nice work. How many screws did you have to put through the end of each V to secure to the leg posts? Also, thoughts on how much weight it may handle per shelf?
I put 3 x 3" wood screws in each side of the V. Once in a while I check the shelf for looseness but it's held up so far. I'm no engineer so know idea how much weight it could hold. If I were to build one for something like 50lbs dumbells and up, I would predrill and use Lag Bolt to be safe. I've had at least 250lbs on them at one time and it was fine. If it breaks it's only hitting my rubber mats, so not concerned. If I see it getting loose I'll strengthen it and update the video description.
@@playamade1305 that's awesome. Glad I could help. Mines holding up nice. You could always fortify it with lag bolts if you think the wood screws won't hold.
