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.
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
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!!
@@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.
If you love DIY garage gym ideas make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss my other videos like this!
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 $$$!
Awesome! Glad you found it helpfull!
thanks for posting I grew up in the sixties and there was an old slogan "Good Ole American Know How" love these kinds of videos just made my own rack
Awesome, love it!
of all the ideas i've seen, I wanted simple, cheap and quick but still funtional, i will be making this a bit later today!
Champion ✊✊… thanks for this, saves a lot of money.
Thanks for watching! Hope the build goes well for you.
This is a great idea. I have a very narrow space I am trying to work with and this type of shelf will be ideal. I am going to give it a shot soon
Nice! Let me know how it turns out!
Dude this is awesome. Looks super easy, even for a millennial non-handy jackalope like myself!
Thanks man! Yes it's super easy!
This is my next project, and you have a new subscriber, awesome job
Best one I've found, will attempt to master this. Looks fairlysimple. Wish me luck 😅
You got this! Let me know how you make out. I don't like complicated. The simpler the better.
Damn your videos are totally underrated im subscribed. You really motivated me to get back in track.
Greetings from Germany
Thank you so much! Glad you are back on track.
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.
OMG! I am def going to do this, looks so easy!! Thank you for the awesome video Barbell Sanctuary!!!!!!
Your welcome! Yes it's super easy! I use it every day and it's nice and solid.
Thanks for sharing your idea! I just made this for our dumbbells except we did 4 shelves. It was super easy and cheap!
Awesome! Yes, it's so simple and cheap!
Thanks for the video.. I made mine exactly like this one today.
I like the v idea,good job bro
Yea, came up with that on the fly. Seems no one had thought of that one before.
Thanks dude. This is so easy to do and so cheap.
No problem. Will be making a video on a 5$ deadlift jack this weekend.
@@BarbellSanctuary cool man.
I built this almost cost free as I already had lumber laying around.
@@David-um4dy nice! That's the way to go.
Genius
Thanks! It works great!
I'm going to attempt this today! Thank you!
Awesome. Let me know how it turns out. Make sure you test the angle with your dumbbells before you secure everything.
not bad nice one i will make that
Yea it's pretty straightforward. Good luck!
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
Awesome, thanks man! Yea, definitely don't look for perfection with this stand, haha. Like you said, cheap and easy!
Cool design! Looks solid. Have you or would you put larger DBs in there? Say 50s -70s?
I haven't, but I would. You could always put lag bolts instead of screws if you have heavier weights.
very good idea , nice and simple
Thanks!
Genius on the L shape turns to V shape. Thank you, I am going to use it.
Right on! Glad I could help.
Thanks for a great build idea!
Your welcome. It's a great little rack and very simple. Check out my deadlift Jack video, it's even cheaper.
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.
Awesome ! Love it . I bet I can do this. Thanks for sharing !
No problem! Of course you can do it!
Genius!!
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.
Nice work thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
How did you screw the brace into the wall. Do you screw it on an angle ?
That's awesome! I'm gonna make one tomorrow.💪👍
Right on! Let me know how it turns out.
@@BarbellSanctuary okay so I'm done and I must say it works thanks again bro. Hopefully it says together for a while.
@@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.
@@BarbellSanctuary okay and if u how more ideas for workout equipment post them lol thanks again and stay safe.
@@playamade1305 yea man, you too. I do have a dead lift jack video as well. Cost less than 5$ to make. If you want another project.
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.
This looks great. How much weight you think it can hold? Got a friend who has some 60s and 65s.
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!
@@BarbellSanctuary very true. I used lag bolts for my squat/bench rack
@@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.
Not bad 👍
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.
Good idea. Question, what wood is on the side ? That’s holds boards in place?
I think you said 2 by 4s ( on the side ) is that correct.and wood can up stand all the weight,right?
@@or1946 yep, it's rough lumber so it's literally 2" by 4". So a bit tougher than standard 2x4. But yea, it's pretty solid.
Will it support 65s, 75s, 85s
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.
What distance is between the first and second row? Is that a good distance to pull the dumbbells off the bottom row?
It's 14 inches. I went that distance because of the space I had. If you have more room, go 18 inches maybe. It's a little tight but it works.
WHICH WOOD WE SHOULD USE IN TERMS OF STRENGTH FOR 200 KG DUMBELL WT
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.
Sorry, it's difficult for me to understand english.
What size rafter do you use for rack your dumbbells?
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!
@@BarbellSanctuary thanks you ! Perfect
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 man! Do we know eachother?
I miss when wood was cheap.
I know right? If you can find a few pallets you can use the braces from them to build this.
@@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.
@@TheGooglySmoog Thanks! Thanks for subbing. I've got lots more DIY Ideas on the way!
You have a 8 month later update ?
Holding strong! Hasn't budged yet.
@@BarbellSanctuary EXCELLENT !!!!
step 1: Own a house lol
Well this is a Gararge/Home gym channel.... So that kinda helps ya
That's a $100 rack as of now...
Haha I know. I just remade my deadlift jack video but with a free pallet. Maybe Ill do this with pallets too?
Perfect thank you gonna make one
Awesome. Mine's still holding strong a couple years later!
And I just subbed to your channel, good stuff!
@@BarbellSanctuary thank you