i just built this today you are the man. i could not have done this with out your help. i got like 6 other buddies making these off your video. your the man dude. the only thing i did differnt was the 2x4's in the middle spacing. but thanks a ton dude.
@DDLR you ever get the feeling you put it up wrong. Thats what i feel like when i buy something from the DIY shop follow the instructions and have stuff left.
i have a other apartment "BELOW ME".....would a platform like this enable me to lift "FAIRLY-HEAVY"...say 300-400 pound weight....without my floor caving in into apartment below? advice would be greatly appreciated ?
Is this superior to the type that is just 5 4x8 plywood sheets + 2 2x8x3/4" horse mats? As in 2 sheets side by side, then two sheets side by side perpendicular to the first on top, then the last sheet on top centered with the 2 peices of horse mat on each side. Seemed a lot simpler, but is there a drawback?
i live in the third floor in my appartments and wanted to start working out at home but i was wondering if i build something similar if it would help with the noise mostly for plyometrics and jumping i also wanted to add apull up bar what do u think would be good for sound insulation
I didn't use 3/4" spacers between the 2x4s in the center and when I placed the 4'x6' piece on top of them, it was plenty sturdy and has been sturdy. Note: I used a 1" gap between each 2x4.
I estimate that it weights 250 lbs. I put eye bolts in the front 2x4 to give me a handle so that I can flip it up and against the wall.
The design looks greathowever I wouldn't recommend ANYONE to use steel plates on this platform otherwise you're going to have a broken floor. The force of the bar (if heavy enough) being dropped from overhead will go right through the little padding you have on each side, I'd suggest only one change and that's to place 2x4's on the sides and then cover with thick rubber mats.
Just bought all my wood but still have to get horse mat. That stuff is expensive! But at least I don't have to buy bumpers... Hey poop, that things gonna weight a few hundred pounds when its done. Not easy to move around for sure! But I bet you could slide it about.
Absolutely awesome platform. I built this by myself in 2 days for a high school gym. The only modification I made was to narrow the center by 6" on each side as the weights will dammage the platfrom if you miss on your drop by as little as an 1".
How much does it weight approximately? I really need to know if I can move it around in my garage so that it's not on the way. Should I buy 2,5mx2,5m ER rubber mat (8mm) or should I build one of these platforms? My garage has a cement floor.
how can i recalculate the numbers to centimeter?
JamaLdeluxe 9 months ago
i just built this today you are the man. i could not have done this with out your help. i got like 6 other buddies making these off your video. your the man dude. the only thing i did differnt was the 2x4's in the middle spacing. but thanks a ton dude.
upennfootball 10 months ago
Hi, I just built this, I did everything you said, but was left with six 5'x9" 2x4s and alot of plywood.
Also, I had to use 5.5" screws on the base!
DDLR 1 year ago
@DDLR you ever get the feeling you put it up wrong. Thats what i feel like when i buy something from the DIY shop follow the instructions and have stuff left.
User198303 1 year ago
i have a other apartment "BELOW ME".....would a platform like this enable me to lift "FAIRLY-HEAVY"...say 300-400 pound weight....without my floor caving in into apartment below? advice would be greatly appreciated ?
blueparrot10 1 year ago
Is this superior to the type that is just 5 4x8 plywood sheets + 2 2x8x3/4" horse mats? As in 2 sheets side by side, then two sheets side by side perpendicular to the first on top, then the last sheet on top centered with the 2 peices of horse mat on each side. Seemed a lot simpler, but is there a drawback?
bigislander72 1 year ago
i live in the third floor in my appartments and wanted to start working out at home but i was wondering if i build something similar if it would help with the noise mostly for plyometrics and jumping i also wanted to add apull up bar what do u think would be good for sound insulation
e92000 1 year ago
I didn't use 3/4" spacers between the 2x4s in the center and when I placed the 4'x6' piece on top of them, it was plenty sturdy and has been sturdy. Note: I used a 1" gap between each 2x4.
I estimate that it weights 250 lbs. I put eye bolts in the front 2x4 to give me a handle so that I can flip it up and against the wall.
mschmalzum 2 years ago
The video should list a 4' x 6' rubber mat, not a 4' x 8' mat.
I cut the mat using a carpet knife and a straight metal edge to guide it. The cut was beautiful and it didn't require heating the blade.
Place the 2 x 4 frame on top of the 6 ' x 8' plywood; around the perimeter, not on the outside edge of the plywood.
mschmalzum 2 years ago
The design looks greathowever I wouldn't recommend ANYONE to use steel plates on this platform otherwise you're going to have a broken floor. The force of the bar (if heavy enough) being dropped from overhead will go right through the little padding you have on each side, I'd suggest only one change and that's to place 2x4's on the sides and then cover with thick rubber mats.
Dennis4155Ruygrok 2 years ago
THANKS!!!!!!
selta77 2 years ago
Thats sweet man, thats really sweet. Thats a huge cash saving idea. Wish i had a garage big enough for it.
jacks0003 2 years ago
Nice job!
ramus001 2 years ago
Just bought all my wood but still have to get horse mat. That stuff is expensive! But at least I don't have to buy bumpers... Hey poop, that things gonna weight a few hundred pounds when its done. Not easy to move around for sure! But I bet you could slide it about.
trenchmeat 2 years ago
Absolutely awesome platform. I built this by myself in 2 days for a high school gym. The only modification I made was to narrow the center by 6" on each side as the weights will dammage the platfrom if you miss on your drop by as little as an 1".
NextLevelny 2 years ago
How much does it weight approximately? I really need to know if I can move it around in my garage so that it's not on the way. Should I buy 2,5mx2,5m ER rubber mat (8mm) or should I build one of these platforms? My garage has a cement floor.
huokasija 2 years ago
about how much do you think this weighs
poopycha824 2 years ago
that was wicked, thanks man
shon1ker 2 years ago
thanks brotha
BreaksWax 3 years ago