Does the Buff Dudes Power Rack work? 6 years later, we find out! LINK TO ORIGINAL DIY POWER RACK VIDEO: • How to Build a HOME PO... #buffdudes #diy #homegym
I'm thinking about building one as well but I will be moving next year. Do you think it could be disassembled and moved or should I wait until I can place it permanently?
I'm constantly amazed at how intelligent, open-minded and young Duke sounds. He literally seems a buddy, not a father, but you could bet he did a heck of a fine job with Brandon and Hudson. Kudos!
Agreed when I have children especially sons. I was going to teach him. what I wanted to learn when I was young to a teen and an adult. Bless my pops though! a good hard work ethics humble killing fields Khmer Rouge genocide survivor. But unfortunately he’s sort of a handy man hes mainly a gardener lol.
What’s funny is that I’ve been looking up different power rack designs and this one is still one of the best out there. And now only to find that this still stands after years of use is all the more reason to finally build this one. Thanks for the video. I’ve been on the fence for a while for what to do.
It's really nice to see a good, kind dad. My dad wasn't a good father and I was treated awfully so seeing Mr Duke really is inspiring. Keep spreading that positive energy good sir.
Just wanted to say thanks for the years of gains! I built my rack in 2015 based on the Buff Dudes design. I had to retire the rack in 2019 after I moved, but it was still solid and was the cornerstone of my lifting journey💪
I really like the idea of a follow-up video as you wonder if some of these diy project builders have regrets or things they would have done differently. I also liked that test you did of your stand alone squat stands. It gives one more confidence in the builds as does how many others have built your designs, especially this rack. I really enjoy the diy stuff.
I remember 6 years ago when I found your tutorial to build it...it was very inspirational for me ! this is still the best tutorial available on internet to build yourself a cheap and buff rack ! Thank you
I'm a building engineer and I find it really funny when people say "a wooden power rack will never hold up" and I ask them what their house is made out of and how long it has held up. Usually, they feel dumb. We build houses out of wood. Our roofs are held up by wood and not magic. That power rack is so overbuilt you could park a bus on it and it would hold. If anyone wants a good (overbuilt) power rack, this is the one to build!
@eric williams It scares you because you're not using logic. You are using feelings. No one cares about feelings because they don't determine if something is going to hold. Logic and science does. That fact that you say "no bodys slamming weight against your house 100 times a day. And houses take maintenance" shows that you don't have a basic understanding of what you are talking about. A house is constantly under stress, For example in areas where it snows you can have several extra tonnes of stress coming and going throughout several months and we haven't even started talking about what wind and temperature changes do. The small areas between the holes may "scare" you because you lack the understanding of how a structure works.
@eric williams What have I built today? A tunnel under a city. Can you do that? Didn't think so. You don't know what you are talking about. Wood rotting. Ever heard of treated timber? You're talking about 6x time strength this 5x strength that. This material that material. It doesn't matter. What matters is the geometry. And yes, I can weld, I can run a mill, I can run a CNC that's basic stuff. Doesn't impress anyone.
@Rude One Steel isn't necessarily better than wood. In a burning house, what is better? Wood or steel? You would say steel and you'd be wrong. But that's not the point. I honestly don't know what you are talking about because I never said wood was better than steel when it comes to a power rack. I simply said that the rack they built is overbuilt and will hold up no matter what you throw at it. So the point you are making is... Pointless.
I'm just waiting on a few things to be delivered for one of these. I'm building it from pressure treated lumber and will put it outside under an awning to keep the worst of the rain off it. Great idea, and it's going to be a great addition to my outdoor gym.
DIY Duke, I just want you to know that back in 2016, my son and I saw your video on building the power rack. I won’t go into any details but my son could not go to the gym anymore during a time period. My wife and I love him so much and wanted to help him. He loved working out !! We undertook this build and in my area I had to use yellow pine. It worked fine. I didn’t have an electric drill so the holes were the biggest time drain with a cordless drill. It came out great and we added the cable system and pull down bar. It was a lifesaver and it still is going strong and as good as the day we built it !! God Bless You DIY Duke !!! You made a memory that will last forever !! When I show people the pictures they are amazed and always think it’s made out of steel.
Brian, I could have never imagined myself being a part of a story like you just shared. Your love for your son is the epitome of the love parents should have. The happiness and joy that comes from such self-sacrificing and unselfishness is more valuable than anything money can buy. Your experience will stay with me forever. Thankyou so much for letting me know. Always stay close to those you love.
Thank you guys for making the original video it saved me so much money during the qurantine i was thinking of buying a metal one but they are so expensive rn but i saw thsi vid in my recommendation and it saved me so much money
Coming back to this and I love it. I built mine as soon as I saw you video 5 years back. Modified it to a half rack for mobility. Much love Duke ! Much love !
You guys are awesome. I built my power rack and bench about 2 months ago. Love it. I also just finished my idea of a cable attachment for it. Thanks for all the videos. I just got my 12 week plan. Excited to start working out.
I built mine almost 5 years ago. My wife uses it too. That's around $1500 in gym fees at somewhere cheap. Thanks DIY Duke for helping us get buff, and save money!
Just made my buff dudes power rack this last weekend thanks to your diy video. It was a lot of fun and I’m very happy with the result! Thanks buff dude and the man, diy Duke! Stay buff
The best piece of equipment I built was the BUFF dudes bench. Everyone is hiking up the prices since gyms closed on benches from $200 and up. I made mine for 40.00 from the HD "damaged or returns" bin and used an old mat for a cushion. I got a faux leather sheet from an upholstery that they didn't want anymore for free. Thanks a bunch Duke!
5:15 I'd think the dudes are not giving the rack enough credit there - 3 - 4 hunndo lbs? That's gotta be a gross underestimation. The 4 x 4's can handle a lot of load - probably easily over 1000 pounds even if you consider all the drilled holes and such. Perhaps the weakest link might be at the J-cups? Anyways, good to see it stand the test of times. When I buy my own house, I'll definitely look into building a rack of my own. Big ups!
I built a diy rack a few years ago but it was really finicky and didn’t feel too safe. Yesterday I tore it apart and tidied it up with a miter saw, building it back up with your technique. Looks great. Thanks !
Thank you for the update and for the project! Due to Covid19 I cant go to the gym anymore, so I'm finishing my power rack this week and looking forward to start working out at home. Thank you again guys!
So glad to see this video. I have the frame built and the braces cut. Waiting for the pulleys to come from Amazon. I also have a low ceiling and don't want to drill over my head like Buff Dad. I'm not that skilled, but it is coming along nicely. It's taking me twice as long as I thought it would take. Thanks a lot for the update. Stay Buff!
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B
I built my own power rack a couple of months ago watching the Buff Dudes channel and I love it! I made mine out of treated wood to make it stronger. I haven’t painted it yet, but will later on. Plan on making a bench next. 👍🏼💪🏼
That is amazing. I was looking for work outs to do at home and came across Buff Dudes channel. About a month later, tonight, was looking at drywall DIY videos and came across a How to Remove Popcorn Ceiling video, something I plan on doing at my house, which is DIY Duke. Just amazing how everything came full circle. Maybe, possible there is some TH-cam algorithm but I like to think, Fate. Anyway, keep up the great work DIY Duke, as well as Buff Dudes. Love the videos!
The bench I made from your video has been holding up great! I use it almost every day, and i would have made this too but I already welded my own adjustable barbell rack stands.
Built mine a month ago, and I absolutely love it! My whole family uses it. The only difference is I placed my multi grip pull-up bar in the middle of the rack. Also built my own weight stand with leftover lumber. I made a cable pulley system too, for back, triceps and biceps. Thank you for sharing this idea with the world!! 💪🏼💪🏼
Instead of mounting the pipe across the top in the front, I got two pieces of black pipe with a coupling and two pieces for the middle it’s pretty much self-explanatory and I mounted it right in the middle of the rack so do you have a regular white grip pull up bar, and a narrow close grip so you could do a pull up also I’m trying to figure out how to add pictures to this but it won’t let me
Dave Mullins Everything I bought from my local hardware store. It’s pretty much self-explanatory, but some cable clamps but a tree saver tow strap to put around the top, bought a couple of carabiners and measured the steel cable that has a plastic sheeting on it. Search for it on TH-cam and there are many ways of making your own cable pulley system to do back arms etc.
my dad helped me build this like 4-5 years ago and it still holds up! I've added the Buff Dad pulley system as well and got a nice bench with leg extension and incline. So awesome. Thanks Buff Dudes!
We made one about 3 years ago, using it at least a few times a week, and it's holding up great! Even in the garage where it's exposed to temp and humidity fluctuations
I first watched the build video when you first posted it. I was new to lifting and only had a screwdriver but told my wife "I think I can do it!" Finally, 2 weeks ago, I made it. The only mods/additions I made were wood glue, less holes and, a couple pieces of 2x4 with two pipes each through them (for added strength) as j-hooks. Thanks for the videos!
My dad and I actually built mine after seeing the original video and it's the best piece of gym equipment I've ever owned AND I got to not only build the rack but the memories spending time and working with my dad!
Thank you DIY Duke! Really helpful channel I wish you'd upload more. Didn't have a dad growing up so I need all these tips and tutorials otherwise I won't be able to pass anything of this nature onto my own children one day. Hope isolation is going well for you. See you in the next video!
Building a removable reverse hyper for this power rack. a plywood platform, with 4x4 base that sits on top of the safety bars for support, and having a hole drilled in the center of the base to place a bar settup that looks like this underneath [ _T_ ] to allow it to pivot and hold plates, then I'll just add a sling to pu my feet through. Thank you guys for all you've made available through the years, it's been a great help!
@@diyduke hell, I can't build it till my move june 23rd, maybe you guys can build one and toss a video up, get those views in and give me something more solid to use as a blueprint other then my chicken scratch lol. Rogue and prx want some 1200 for one, there was no way I was going down that route, may as well utilize the rack and some DIY ingenuity for the usual 1/10th cost of production. Again, Thank you guys so much. Your videos have helped tremendously : ]
I'm so hyped for the return of DIY buff Duke. I hope hes happy to see how well his build videos withstand the test of time while were all trying to figure out how to keep our gains through all this.
Hey buff dudes great video found your old ones that lead me to this. One request could you do a home desk attachment 😄 many of us are working from home during the lockdowns so might be nice to do some lat pulldowns during screen time break thanks
Glad to see this is still holding up. I built one to put outside and it held up pretty well over the course of a year. The nice thing was I moved, had to take it apart, the new place was much smaller so I just converted it from a power rack to a squat stand using the same pieces just legoed differently. However, if I were to build it again, I'd use 2x4s or 2x6s doubled up instead of the posts. Most of the 4x4 posts in my neck of the woods are warped. They're also mostly heart wood, which isn't the strongest. I had to wrangle a lot of pieces into square. It's woodwork so you can't avoid that but there's at least a chance to make 2 ok 2x4s into a straight beam. With a 4x4 you got what you got. I also had a difficult time finding plumbing pieces that fit exactly the right length that the screws would hold the flanges at the right distance. So I used 2 8 inch straight pipes, epoxied them vertically into a double stacked 2x4. Kinda like a plug but side ways. And I 'plugged' that into the holes in the rack and just used an old clamp to hold it on. Very clunky, but very strong.
Built mine 2 years ago, holding up great. Thanks, Buff Duke! And great work raising these fine boys. Totally agree about the satisfaction of building your own. I squat and bench in the 200s, no issues with strength and stability of the frame. You do have to be careful about drilling your holes really straight, some of mine are more work to pull the pins in and out of. I don't have the low ceiling problem, so I put my pull-up bar in the center top rather than right up front. I added a bottom 4x4 piece in front to improve lateral stability. Duke mentioned all the mods that different people did. Maybe there's a video in that, I'd love to see them all.
Great video as usual guys!! I love how you guys promote the DIY homegym world!! :D I made a cable pulley machine out of wood and it is holding up awesome. Thanks for the inspiration!
I really appreciate the videos!! I have a 14 year old son getting ready for his first year of high school football. Because of this lockdown stuff, I built the Buff Dudes rack about two weeks ago. The build went well. Going to attempt to add two things: pulley system and rack system for the plates. Again, I really appreciate the videos!!! BTW-also used your video on the jump box.
I ve build chest bench , leg press machine ,pull up bars and lat pull .... I need something rewarding out of all n that's gonna be this for sure.. Thanks for the update.. stay healthy sir👍😎🔥
I found the original build video by chance a month ago, and set off on a project. Found a lumber yard that would deliver and have zero regrets. Best project I've ever undertaken and even the wife has started to use my shed-gym :D
Just finished building my own power rack. I used my own design, but it's videos like this one that inspired me. Unfortunately weights are hard to come by so I'm pouring concrete ones for now.
That's awesome! How do you estimate the amount of concrete for a certain amount of weight? Are you making round ones or square? Are you using any form of rebar for tensile strength?
@@johncalvo1743 seems to be about a 10% loss in water weight, maybe a little less. So If I pour out 49 lbs of wet concrete into a mold I'll have a 46 lb weight in two days. Found a 15" oil pan for 45s, home depot bucket for 25s, paint bucket for 10s. 2" pvc pipe for the center hole. If the weights are off a little when i'm done, grind some weight off with a 50 grit polishing pad. Definitely using rebar to add strength. They aren't turning out perfect, but it's better than the alternatives right now I guess. Hardest part is trying to get the PVC pipe centered, definitely have some lopsided weights.
@@Marcus-id5ur That's great! Really, the amount of weight doesn't matter as long as the two pieces weigh the same. So you are using buckets and oil pans for molds? How do you remove the molds when done? Is it fairly easy?
@@johncalvo1743 the plastic buckets are super easy. Seriously takes about 30 seconds. Just tip them over and bang on them a few times. The oil pan is a real pain. Especially as it gets used more and beat up. Lots of banging with a mallet and the ground trying to shake it loose. Seriously might take 40 minutes each time.
I built mine in fall of 2015 with my buddy. It has been outside the entire time, and has held up great. I used treated 4X4s for mine. Even made a cable system like yours as well as a thing to do dips on. If you see this thank you! It has transformed my body and my life. When I built it i was 6'2" and only 135lbs. Im over 200lbs now haha
DIY duke is such a legend. Without him there would be no buff dudes.
Absolute ledge!
Genetically, this is also true.
Hey! What about Momma Buffdudes? She's also responsible!
That's kinda how parents work
That's true in two ways😂
6 years?! I remember this like it was yesterday! Still looking great buff dad 👍
Thanks Black Beard, time does fly these days 😀
I made mine 3 months ago and it was the most rewarding thing i’ve done. Thank you buff dad :,)
You're very welcome and good job 😀
I'm thinking about building one as well but I will be moving next year. Do you think it could be disassembled and moved or should I wait until I can place it permanently?
NeloMeseta id say wait till your settled and secured. But good topic can it be reassembled. That’s one to ponder a bit
@@NeloMeseta since it's screwed together you can simply unscrew it
@@diyduke Could you please show how the cable attachment is installed, when time permits?
I'm constantly amazed at how intelligent, open-minded and young Duke sounds. He literally seems a buddy, not a father, but you could bet he did a heck of a fine job with Brandon and Hudson. Kudos!
Agreed when I have children especially sons. I was going to teach him. what I wanted to learn when I was young to a teen and an adult. Bless my pops though! a good hard work ethics humble killing fields Khmer Rouge genocide survivor. But unfortunately he’s sort of a handy man hes mainly a gardener lol.
This father and sons relationship is GOALS.
What’s funny is that I’ve been looking up different power rack designs and this one is still one of the best out there.
And now only to find that this still stands after years of use is all the more reason to finally build this one.
Thanks for the video. I’ve been on the fence for a while for what to do.
My dad built one, used it for a few years and then gave it to me. It's been an essential part of my home gym for over a year now. 👊
It's really nice to see a good, kind dad. My dad wasn't a good father and I was treated awfully so seeing Mr Duke really is inspiring. Keep spreading that positive energy good sir.
Just wanted to say thanks for the years of gains! I built my rack in 2015 based on the Buff Dudes design. I had to retire the rack in 2019 after I moved, but it was still solid and was the cornerstone of my lifting journey💪
That's great news 😀
So much effort from the man himself, he deserves way more subs. Such wholesome content, keep up the amazing work.
Thankyou Mark 😀
New subscriber right now💪
Your comment made me realize that I wasn't actually subscribed to DIY Duke. That was immediately corrected.
I made mine 3 years ago and its still one of my favourite projects. Thanks for tons of Inspirations. Greetings from Germany
Building this rack saved me from going out of my mind during this gym lock down. Thanks so much for sharing a great idea!
I can do... Any excersise I want? I can do.... *Curls in the squat rack?*
I have always thought that your rack is store bought and made of metal. Your Dad is the true master of his art. Take care Buff Family.
I would love to see an updated build video of the DIY Duke certified Powe Rack now that people are looking for it more than ever!
Jason he did a half rack
Agreed. I am about to make mine once our garage floors are leveled.
I really like the idea of a follow-up video as you wonder if some of these diy project builders have regrets or things they would have done differently.
I also liked that test you did of your stand alone squat stands.
It gives one more confidence in the builds as does how many others have built your designs, especially this rack.
I really enjoy the diy stuff.
Built mine 2 months ago directly from your video, and it is amazing! Thanks DIY Duke and Buff Dudes!
I remember 6 years ago when I found your tutorial to build it...it was very inspirational for me ! this is still the best tutorial available on internet to build yourself a cheap and buff rack ! Thank you
Thankyou so much 😀
I'm a building engineer and I find it really funny when people say "a wooden power rack will never hold up" and I ask them what their house is made out of and how long it has held up. Usually, they feel dumb. We build houses out of wood. Our roofs are held up by wood and not magic. That power rack is so overbuilt you could park a bus on it and it would hold. If anyone wants a good (overbuilt) power rack, this is the one to build!
@eric williams It scares you because you're not using logic. You are using feelings. No one cares about feelings because they don't determine if something is going to hold. Logic and science does. That fact that you say "no bodys slamming weight against your house 100 times a day. And houses take maintenance" shows that you don't have a basic understanding of what you are talking about. A house is constantly under stress, For example in areas where it snows you can have several extra tonnes of stress coming and going throughout several months and we haven't even started talking about what wind and temperature changes do. The small areas between the holes may "scare" you because you lack the understanding of how a structure works.
@eric williams What have I built today? A tunnel under a city. Can you do that? Didn't think so. You don't know what you are talking about. Wood rotting. Ever heard of treated timber? You're talking about 6x time strength this 5x strength that. This material that material. It doesn't matter. What matters is the geometry. And yes, I can weld, I can run a mill, I can run a CNC that's basic stuff. Doesn't impress anyone.
eric williams what about a 200lbs man go up and down stairs in a two story house? I guess the stairs won’t hold up for too long hmm?
@@HaasGrotesk loved how you made that guy your bitch
@Rude One Steel isn't necessarily better than wood. In a burning house, what is better? Wood or steel? You would say steel and you'd be wrong. But that's not the point. I honestly don't know what you are talking about because I never said wood was better than steel when it comes to a power rack. I simply said that the rack they built is overbuilt and will hold up no matter what you throw at it. So the point you are making is... Pointless.
Greetings from Serbia guys.
You inspire us.Thank you for that.
Built mine last week and its beautiful! The satisfaction of building it is worth more than a several thousand dollar steel structure.
The power rack was one of the first BD videos I can remember watching. Can’t believe it’s been that long. Stay buff boys!
Thanks Scott😀
DIY Duke you’re a beast Buff Dad! [high five]
I'm just waiting on a few things to be delivered for one of these. I'm building it from pressure treated lumber and will put it outside under an awning to keep the worst of the rain off it. Great idea, and it's going to be a great addition to my outdoor gym.
DIY Duke, I just want you to know that back in 2016, my son and I saw your video on building the power rack. I won’t go into any details but my son could not go to the gym anymore during a time period. My wife and I love him so much and wanted to help him. He loved working out !! We undertook this build and in my area I had to use yellow pine. It worked fine. I didn’t have an electric drill so the holes were the biggest time drain with a cordless drill. It came out great and we added the cable system and pull down bar. It was a lifesaver and it still is going strong and as good as the day we built it !! God Bless You DIY Duke !!! You made a memory that will last forever !! When I show people the pictures they are amazed and always think it’s made out of steel.
Brian, I could have never imagined myself being a part of a story like you just shared. Your love for your son is the epitome of the love parents should have. The happiness and joy that comes from such self-sacrificing and unselfishness is more valuable than anything money can buy. Your experience will stay with me forever. Thankyou so much for letting me know. Always stay close to those you love.
I get choked up watching how your three interact. As a father of three boys I am impressed with the bond you have with your sons. Respect.
Thank you guys for making the original video it saved me so much money during the qurantine i was thinking of buying a metal one but they are so expensive rn but i saw thsi vid in my recommendation and it saved me so much money
Built mine last month, and I love it! Works great! The project in total was right at $200 at home depot. Thanks guys!
Amazing!
We built ours 5 years ago after watching your videos.
Ours is also holding just fine
We spent close to $170 to build 💪
Duke you are insperation for sure! Thank you brother for all you do!
My wife and I made our own power rack thanks to your video!! It provided everything we needed during quarantine. Thanks so much!
I actually had a rack but wanted to build my own-built this as soon as the gyms closed and I love it. first class video
Coming back to this and I love it. I built mine as soon as I saw you video 5 years back. Modified it to a half rack for mobility.
Much love Duke ! Much love !
You guys are awesome. I built my power rack and bench about 2 months ago. Love it. I also just finished my idea of a cable attachment for it. Thanks for all the videos. I just got my 12 week plan. Excited to start working out.
I built mine almost 5 years ago. My wife uses it too. That's around $1500 in gym fees at somewhere cheap. Thanks DIY Duke for helping us get buff, and save money!
Building this Power Rack for my garage. Always wanted to do this since I saw the build video those years back. Now's the time!
Buff Dads’ leather cuff 😂😂 the man is a legend
Just made my buff dudes power rack this last weekend thanks to your diy video. It was a lot of fun and I’m very happy with the result! Thanks buff dude and the man, diy Duke! Stay buff
We love Buff Dad! Duke is the man, man. Well done, boys!
I just finished my power rack build a few days ago! Thanks for providing the step by step guide
You're very welcome 😀
Y'all were very informative in the build video. Amazing how many people who have also followed your instructions and have made their own
I built the half rack last weekend! I absolutely love it. Great video!
The best piece of equipment I built was the BUFF dudes bench. Everyone is hiking up the prices since gyms closed on benches from $200 and up. I made mine for 40.00 from the HD "damaged or returns" bin and used an old mat for a cushion. I got a faux leather sheet from an upholstery that they didn't want anymore for free. Thanks a bunch Duke!
5:15 I'd think the dudes are not giving the rack enough credit there - 3 - 4 hunndo lbs? That's gotta be a gross underestimation. The 4 x 4's can handle a lot of load - probably easily over 1000 pounds even if you consider all the drilled holes and such. Perhaps the weakest link might be at the J-cups?
Anyways, good to see it stand the test of times. When I buy my own house, I'll definitely look into building a rack of my own. Big ups!
Hell yeah guys! I just built this rack using you're plans and it came out amazing and it was only $200! Thanks for the inspiration!
I built a diy rack a few years ago but it was really finicky and didn’t feel too safe. Yesterday I tore it apart and tidied it up with a miter saw, building it back up with your technique. Looks great. Thanks !
Thank you for the update and for the project! Due to Covid19 I cant go to the gym anymore, so I'm finishing my power rack this week and looking forward to start working out at home. Thank you again guys!
You're so welcome Michel 😀
I’m getting ready to build my own as well. I was wondering how long this would last. Thanks for all the info and testimony.
Glad to see you back Duke.
Thanks so much Scott 😀
Thank you, If I wanted a rack for my home in Alaska it would have cost $400 in shipping! saved my butt lol glad I stumbled upon this vid
So glad to see this video. I have the frame built and the braces cut. Waiting for the pulleys to come from Amazon. I also have a low ceiling and don't want to drill over my head like Buff Dad. I'm not that skilled, but it is coming along nicely. It's taking me twice as long as I thought it would take. Thanks a lot for the update. Stay Buff!
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B
I built my own power rack a couple of months ago watching the Buff Dudes channel and I love it! I made mine out of treated wood to make it stronger. I haven’t painted it yet, but will later on. Plan on making a bench next. 👍🏼💪🏼
That is amazing. I was looking for work outs to do at home and came across Buff Dudes channel. About a month later, tonight, was looking at drywall DIY videos and came across a How to Remove Popcorn Ceiling video, something I plan on doing at my house, which is DIY Duke. Just amazing how everything came full circle. Maybe, possible there is some TH-cam algorithm but I like to think, Fate. Anyway, keep up the great work DIY Duke, as well as Buff Dudes. Love the videos!
The bench I made from your video has been holding up great! I use it almost every day, and i would have made this too but I already welded my own adjustable barbell rack stands.
Thanks Buff Dudes - my son and friends built one in the backyard
Built mine a month ago, and I absolutely love it! My whole family uses it. The only difference is I placed my multi grip pull-up bar in the middle of the rack. Also built my own weight stand with leftover lumber. I made a cable pulley system too, for back, triceps and biceps. Thank you for sharing this idea with the world!! 💪🏼💪🏼
Do you have a picture of your rig? I'd love to use a multi grip bar instead but how would you mount it?
Instead of mounting the pipe across the top in the front, I got two pieces of black pipe with a coupling and two pieces for the middle it’s pretty much self-explanatory and I mounted it right in the middle of the rack so do you have a regular white grip pull up bar, and a narrow close grip so you could do a pull up also I’m trying to figure out how to add pictures to this but it won’t let me
How did you do the cable pulley?
Dave Mullins Everything I bought from my local hardware store. It’s pretty much self-explanatory, but some cable clamps but a tree saver tow strap to put around the top, bought a couple of carabiners and measured the steel cable that has a plastic sheeting on it. Search for it on TH-cam and there are many ways of making your own cable pulley system to do back arms etc.
Just finished mine last week, it’s been a blast, thanks buff dad! 🤙🏼
You're very welcome and happy lifting 😀💪
Made mine last fall and I have to say thank you guys so much. Its my favourite part of my home gym
I used your initial build to design my own. Absolutely love it, thank you so much for posting this!
Thanks for watching David 😀
I referenced that power rack build video a lot and I'm sure many others as well to cope with no gym during this pandemic, so thanks, dudes!
Thanks for the video on how to make it. It’s the most informative DYI step by step one out there. Buff Dad is da bomb
Thanks Mike 😀
I built mine about 3 years ago, it has been out in the weather since it was built. it still is standing tall. thank you for the build
That's great to hear 💪
I was thinking about buying my own power rack, but seeing this ... scrap buying it I'll build it. Thanks for the inspiration Duke.
my dad helped me build this like 4-5 years ago and it still holds up! I've added the Buff Dad pulley system as well and got a nice bench with leg extension and incline. So awesome. Thanks Buff Dudes!
That's so great to hear. Really means a lot to me to see families working together 😀
We made one about 3 years ago, using it at least a few times a week, and it's holding up great! Even in the garage where it's exposed to temp and humidity fluctuations
Why have i never seen this its one of the coolest things ive seen in TH-cam
Made mine 2 weeks ago. Great bonding experience with my own dad. 💪
I first watched the build video when you first posted it. I was new to lifting and only had a screwdriver but told my wife "I think I can do it!" Finally, 2 weeks ago, I made it. The only mods/additions I made were wood glue, less holes and, a couple pieces of 2x4 with two pipes each through them (for added strength) as j-hooks. Thanks for the videos!
That's great to hear, good job improvising too 😀
Glad to see buff dad is doing great! keep safe
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this is what I'd call "family goals"
Man, I can’t believe the rack video is this old!
I know!
Literally finished building mine last weekend. So awesome. Thanks for sharing!!
Oh that's great to hear 😀
Thank you so much guys. You have no idea how much this has helped during this time. 💯💯💯
So glad David and thanks so much for letting us know 😀
My dad and I actually built mine after seeing the original video and it's the best piece of gym equipment I've ever owned AND I got to not only build the rack but the memories spending time and working with my dad!
That's just awesome to hear Justin, thanks so much 😀
Thanks so much for the update!
Thank you DIY Duke! Really helpful channel I wish you'd upload more. Didn't have a dad growing up so I need all these tips and tutorials otherwise I won't be able to pass anything of this nature onto my own children one day. Hope isolation is going well for you. See you in the next video!
Thanks so much Jay😀
We made ours out of wood they use on decks, so I can keep it outside. My son and I built it together. Now we are buff dudes too!!! Thanks Buff dudes
That's a great idea, welcome to the Buff family 💪😀
Building a removable reverse hyper for this power rack. a plywood platform, with 4x4 base that sits on top of the safety bars for support, and having a hole drilled in the center of the base to place a bar settup that looks like this underneath [ _T_ ] to allow it to pivot and hold plates, then I'll just add a sling to pu my feet through.
Thank you guys for all you've made available through the years, it's been a great help!
That's a great addition and very inventive, thanks so much for sharing that.
@@diyduke hell, I can't build it till my move june 23rd, maybe you guys can build one and toss a video up, get those views in and give me something more solid to use as a blueprint other then my chicken scratch lol. Rogue and prx want some 1200 for one, there was no way I was going down that route, may as well utilize the rack and some DIY ingenuity for the usual 1/10th cost of production.
Again, Thank you guys so much. Your videos have helped tremendously : ]
I'm so hyped for the return of DIY buff Duke. I hope hes happy to see how well his build videos withstand the test of time while were all trying to figure out how to keep our gains through all this.
I’m doing one this weekend with my uncle, such a great channel and great quality built!
Oh good to hear Luis, that'll be a great time with your uncle 😀
Hey buff dudes great video found your old ones that lead me to this. One request could you do a home desk attachment 😄 many of us are working from home during the lockdowns so might be nice to do some lat pulldowns during screen time break thanks
Ya wow, great idea 😀
Built a hybrid of this rack + the half rack... such an amazing tutorial. Thanks buff family!
You're very welcome 😀
I used this as a base to build my own, and it worked amazingly. It’s sturdy, pretty and functional
Always amazing and inspiring content on these videos. Thank you gentlemen!
Glad to see this is still holding up. I built one to put outside and it held up pretty well over the course of a year. The nice thing was I moved, had to take it apart, the new place was much smaller so I just converted it from a power rack to a squat stand using the same pieces just legoed differently.
However, if I were to build it again, I'd use 2x4s or 2x6s doubled up instead of the posts. Most of the 4x4 posts in my neck of the woods are warped. They're also mostly heart wood, which isn't the strongest. I had to wrangle a lot of pieces into square. It's woodwork so you can't avoid that but there's at least a chance to make 2 ok 2x4s into a straight beam. With a 4x4 you got what you got.
I also had a difficult time finding plumbing pieces that fit exactly the right length that the screws would hold the flanges at the right distance. So I used 2 8 inch straight pipes, epoxied them vertically into a double stacked 2x4. Kinda like a plug but side ways. And I 'plugged' that into the holes in the rack and just used an old clamp to hold it on. Very clunky, but very strong.
Mine has held up for 3 years and has been a BLESSING in quarantine
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Built mine 2 years ago, holding up great. Thanks, Buff Duke! And great work raising these fine boys.
Totally agree about the satisfaction of building your own. I squat and bench in the 200s, no issues with strength and stability of the frame. You do have to be careful about drilling your holes really straight, some of mine are more work to pull the pins in and out of.
I don't have the low ceiling problem, so I put my pull-up bar in the center top rather than right up front. I added a bottom 4x4 piece in front to improve lateral stability. Duke mentioned all the mods that different people did. Maybe there's a video in that, I'd love to see them all.
Thanks so much John, it's great to hear your experience. Keep lifting and stay buff💪
Followed this plan two weeks ago. Awesome rack!
I made minds about 3 weeks ago and it’s perfect, so far I’ve used up to 330 pounds and it holds very well, thank you guys so much 🙏🏽
You're very welcome 😀
Awesome, tempting to built it myself, thanks for this video a nice thing to know it holds up still years later!
I made mine after watching these videos. Best investment. Thanks guys.
Thankyou 😀
Great video as usual guys!! I love how you guys promote the DIY homegym world!! :D I made a cable pulley machine out of wood and it is holding up awesome.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Thankyou, that's great to hear you're building things too
I really appreciate the videos!! I have a 14 year old son getting ready for his first year of high school football. Because of this lockdown stuff, I built the Buff Dudes rack about two weeks ago. The build went well. Going to attempt to add two things: pulley system and rack system for the plates. Again, I really appreciate the videos!!! BTW-also used your video on the jump box.
Thankyou so much
I ve build chest bench , leg press machine ,pull up bars and lat pull ....
I need something rewarding out of all n that's gonna be this for sure.. Thanks for the update.. stay healthy sir👍😎🔥
I found the original build video by chance a month ago, and set off on a project. Found a lumber yard that would deliver and have zero regrets. Best project I've ever undertaken and even the wife has started to use my shed-gym :D
That's awesome to hear, thanks so much for sharing that. It's great to hear families working out together. 💪
Just finished building my own power rack. I used my own design, but it's videos like this one that inspired me. Unfortunately weights are hard to come by so I'm pouring concrete ones for now.
That's awesome! How do you estimate the amount of concrete for a certain amount of weight? Are you making round ones or square? Are you using any form of rebar for tensile strength?
@@johncalvo1743 seems to be about a 10% loss in water weight, maybe a little less. So If I pour out 49 lbs of wet concrete into a mold I'll have a 46 lb weight in two days. Found a 15" oil pan for 45s, home depot bucket for 25s, paint bucket for 10s. 2" pvc pipe for the center hole. If the weights are off a little when i'm done, grind some weight off with a 50 grit polishing pad. Definitely using rebar to add strength. They aren't turning out perfect, but it's better than the alternatives right now I guess. Hardest part is trying to get the PVC pipe centered, definitely have some lopsided weights.
@@Marcus-id5ur That's great! Really, the amount of weight doesn't matter as long as the two pieces weigh the same. So you are using buckets and oil pans for molds? How do you remove the molds when done? Is it fairly easy?
@@johncalvo1743 the plastic buckets are super easy. Seriously takes about 30 seconds. Just tip them over and bang on them a few times. The oil pan is a real pain. Especially as it gets used more and beat up. Lots of banging with a mallet and the ground trying to shake it loose. Seriously might take 40 minutes each time.
LOVE my Buff Dudes power rack, been training with it about 2 months now.
I built mine in fall of 2015 with my buddy. It has been outside the entire time, and has held up great. I used treated 4X4s for mine. Even made a cable system like yours as well as a thing to do dips on. If you see this thank you! It has transformed my body and my life. When I built it i was 6'2" and only 135lbs. Im over 200lbs now haha
That's just fantastic and I'm very happy to hear about your progress. Very inspirational for me. Thankyou so much 😀💪
Actually building my own based on your old video, thanks Duke.
Golden channel!