How much weight.can it handle? I have a pair each of 10, 15, 25, 35, and four 45lb single bumpers and I'm wondering if this will work. I don't need wheels. Great video, btw!
Hey man! I don't have access to the drill press/forstner bit you use in the project, would you have any alternative suggestions? I've got a 1.5" boring bit for my drill, just not sure that'd be accurate enough. Also great video! Much appreciated! 🤙
Yes, I would look into purchasing a digital angle finder to mark your angles. Then you follow the line you marked with the circular saw. It won’t be as clean as a mitre saw cut but it’ll work.
I get mine from a hardware store we have in the Midwest called Menards. If you don’t have one locally they also ship, so that could be an option. 2”, 1.75”, and 1.25” are also fine options for this project
Thank you for this. I’m going to start building one today. I bought a power rack from Griffen Fitness, but I don’t like any of the other weight plate holder ideas
I made a "super" weight tree, attaching it to a dolly (rated with casters to hold adequate weight), encased with a garage shelving unit around the weight tree to create a rolling platform with a rubber top surface (for putting gym stuff....gloves, water bottle, towels, etc.). I plan on doing an upgrade build in the future replacing plastic garage shelving unit frame with stainless steel frame (welding). It's essentially a rolling counter top with a weight tree, LOL
I really like how you keep your projects simple to construct. This makes it accessible for almost anyone to build but it also becomes a springboard for more sophisticated designs. I originally used wooden closet poles but found in time that they would wear down on the top from sliding plates over them, making the plates stick. Fortunately, because of the diameter, it was easy to sleeve them with 1 1/4” Black gas pipe secured with construction adhesive. The outside diameter of the pipe is 1 5/8”, making it small enough to easily slide an Olympic plate over but not so small that it dwarfs the hole.
I know how you feel, prices have been crazy where I’m at too. I keep hearing news about prices dropping soon. I’m really looking forward to that! I’d love to see how your build turns out!
It looks like kiln dried wood since it looks very clean and smooth. I almost went with the kiln dried whitewood but opted for douglas fir. Not sure why. Maybe because the KD wood selection was so knotty. As you know, the douglas fir is still damp at the store. Would it still hold up?
Douglas fir should be plenty strong enough. With it still being damp at the store, it may split or crack during the drying process if it dries out too fast. I would keep it indoors for a few days before working with it.
@@KaizenDIYGym I realized I'm going to be asking it to hold a total of 455# with all the plates. There will four 45# plates per side on the bottom pegs along with a combination of 25s, 10s, 5s, & 2.5s. I'm wondering if the bottom pegs will even hold.
I think the wood dowels will hold but if you’re worried about it, you could do steel pipe instead. Look at the weight holders on my leg press (one of my recent videos) to see what I’m talking about.
Thanks man! I appreciate it! I’m stoked with all the great feedback I’ve been receiving and suggestions for future projects. This next year is going to be awesome
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How much weight.can it handle? I have a pair each of 10, 15, 25, 35, and four 45lb single bumpers and I'm wondering if this will work. I don't need wheels. Great video, btw!
Yes, it should work just fine. That’s what mine is holding and it has been rock solid for the last year.
Hey man! I don't have access to the drill press/forstner bit you use in the project, would you have any alternative suggestions? I've got a 1.5" boring bit for my drill, just not sure that'd be accurate enough.
Also great video! Much appreciated! 🤙
Hand drill and a spade bit
I only have a circular saw that can cut from 0-56 degrees. Is it possible for me to use my circular saw instead of using a miter saw?
Yes, I would look into purchasing a digital angle finder to mark your angles. Then you follow the line you marked with the circular saw. It won’t be as clean as a mitre saw cut but it’ll work.
Just made a DIY Rack Attached Storage Peg Vid, check it out!
I checked it out, nice work! It's a great project
Getting ready to build one this weekend. Only problem I’m having is reading the angles on the video. Sorry. I’m old and can’t make it out.
No worries. I have a written version of this tutorial on my website: kaizendiygym.com/diy/weight-tree
Where did you get 1.5” dowels? I checked both HD and Lowe’s but they don’t have them
I get mine from a hardware store we have in the Midwest called Menards. If you don’t have one locally they also ship, so that could be an option. 2”, 1.75”, and 1.25” are also fine options for this project
Thank you for this. I’m going to start building one today. I bought a power rack from Griffen Fitness, but I don’t like any of the other weight plate holder ideas
That is awesome! Yeah I tried to do something different from what was already out there. Let me know how yours turns out.
I made a "super" weight tree, attaching it to a dolly (rated with casters to hold adequate weight), encased with a garage shelving unit around the weight tree to create a rolling platform with a rubber top surface (for putting gym stuff....gloves, water bottle, towels, etc.). I plan on doing an upgrade build in the future replacing plastic garage shelving unit frame with stainless steel frame (welding). It's essentially a rolling counter top with a weight tree, LOL
That sounds epic, I’d love to see it
I really like how you keep your projects simple to construct. This makes it accessible for almost anyone to build but it also becomes a springboard for more sophisticated designs.
I originally used wooden closet poles but found in time that they would wear down on the top from sliding plates over them, making the plates stick. Fortunately, because of the diameter, it was easy to sleeve them with 1 1/4” Black gas pipe secured with construction adhesive. The outside diameter of the pipe is 1 5/8”, making it small enough to easily slide an Olympic plate over but not so small that it dwarfs the hole.
I’m glad you enjoy the content. As long people want to see this stuff, I’ll keep making videos!
How do you cut 110 and 140 degrees with a circular saw?
I’d use a digital angle protractor to mark the angle. Once that is done use the circular saw to cut along the line you marked.
What is the difference between a power rack and a power cage?
Both terms are used interchangeably
Great video! Appreciate time you took to make this! Going to build one once wood prices go down, lol!
I know how you feel, prices have been crazy where I’m at too. I keep hearing news about prices dropping soon. I’m really looking forward to that! I’d love to see how your build turns out!
It looks like kiln dried wood since it looks very clean and smooth. I almost went with the kiln dried whitewood but opted for douglas fir. Not sure why. Maybe because the KD wood selection was so knotty. As you know, the douglas fir is still damp at the store. Would it still hold up?
Douglas fir should be plenty strong enough. With it still being damp at the store, it may split or crack during the drying process if it dries out too fast. I would keep it indoors for a few days before working with it.
@@KaizenDIYGym I realized I'm going to be asking it to hold a total of 455# with all the plates. There will four 45# plates per side on the bottom pegs along with a combination of 25s, 10s, 5s, & 2.5s. I'm wondering if the bottom pegs will even hold.
I think the wood dowels will hold but if you’re worried about it, you could do steel pipe instead. Look at the weight holders on my leg press (one of my recent videos) to see what I’m talking about.
Can I get the conversion to meters?
I would just use an online conversion website
Very nice project, i'll build mine soon too!
That’s great. Let me know when it is done, I’d love to see how it turns out!
Looks awesome man I’m gonna build this
That is great to hear. I'd love to see how it turns out!
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That looks great.
Thanks Adam! I appreciate the support!
Thanks for the detailed video!
Glad you enjoyed the video! If you make one, I’d love to see it!
This channel is awesome
Thanks man! I appreciate it! I’m stoked with all the great feedback I’ve been receiving and suggestions for future projects. This next year is going to be awesome
This channel is genius. Just built our own weightlifting platform and looking for plate storage ideas. Found you on Instagram. Great videos.
Thanks man! That’s a huge compliment! I’ve got lots of awesome builds planned for the next year. Lots of good stuff on the way.
So I need 5k worth of wood working tools to build my $33 plate tree.
I see you’re a fan of hyperbole. Nope, the cuts can be done with a hand saw and miter box, holes can be drilled with a cheap cordless drill.