Homemade Barbell Rack

Charlie Grantham · 11-08-2014, 08:01 AM

I made this barbell rack from a 2x6.

Tom Scibelli · 11-08-2014, 08:12 AM

That looks great man! I've thinking about making something similar.

Charlie Grantham · 11-08-2014, 08:33 AM

Thank you.

Christopher Morris · 11-08-2014, 12:29 PM

That's DIY at it's best: functional, inexpensive, and esthetic. Well done!

What was your technique to get all the edges rounded like that? Which tools did you use?

Charlie Grantham · 11-08-2014, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Christopher Morris

That's DIY at it's best: functional, inexpensive, and esthetic. Well done!

What was your technique to get all the edges rounded like that? Which tools did you use?

I used a band saw for the overall shape and a router with a roundover bit to round the exposed edges. Lots of hand sanding to smooth it out. Three coats of poly for the finish.

Christopher Morris · 11-08-2014, 05:16 PM

A router makes sense. The rounded edge looks very uniform throughout. Wood is an excellent choice of material, as it won't scratch the barbell finish.

I wish there was a place in my gym for horizontal barbell storage. I'd definitely use this idea.

Michael A. Jones · 11-08-2014, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Grantham

I made this barbell rack from a 2x6.

I am envious....

Nice job!!

I'm going to have to get one done soon. A guy around the block is a woodworker....

Michael

11-08-2014, 08:01 AM	#1
Charlie Grantham Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denham Springs LA Posts: 78	Homemade Barbell Rack I made this barbell rack from a 2x6. Attached Thumbnails

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Charlie Grantham Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denham Springs LA Posts: 78	Re: Homemade Barbell Rack Thank you.

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Christopher Morris Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Highlands Ranch CO Posts: 1,301	Re: Homemade Barbell Rack That's DIY at it's best: functional, inexpensive, and esthetic. Well done! What was your technique to get all the edges rounded like that? Which tools did you use?
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Christopher Morris Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Highlands Ranch CO Posts: 1,301	Re: Homemade Barbell Rack A router makes sense. The rounded edge looks very uniform throughout. Wood is an excellent choice of material, as it won't scratch the barbell finish. I wish there was a place in my gym for horizontal barbell storage. I'd definitely use this idea.
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