I want to build my own bench for bench-pressing weights, on a seriously tight budget, but without sacrificing personal safety.
What is the best method for someone who cannot weld? Would a metal frame be able to bear the weight if it was screwed/ bolted together in my back garden out of old scrap?
It would have to be able to hold my weight plus the barbell so about 300lbs max.
Would wood be a cheaper alternative to scrap metal- if so which wood in particular and how would I join it?
In the interests of safety I have a friend in the construction industry who'll do any work that might affect structural rigidity/ safety so no worries there. I am not concerned about how the bench looks in the slightest as long as it does the job.
All I am worried about is that the two uprights won't buckle under the weight of the barbell from 80lbs-150lbs), and the bench won't snap under my weight (165lbs).
Thanks!
2007-01-29 07:55:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Try using 2 inch lead or steal pipe with threaded ends. Get the appropriate connectors. Build a frame with this and use would for the bench part and you should be just fine.
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2015-01-24 09:18:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you would be able to build one the same quality for less than you could buy one. Companies that build them build them in large quantitys for cheep. you are probily best off finding a used one for cheep or free.
2007-01-31 16:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by Geoff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get one for free. Many communities have "freesites". People don't want to move with that stuff and often will give them away. Also you don't want to compromise your safety with a homemade bench.For instance in my community we have
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2007-01-30 04:38:08 · answer #5 · answered by Emee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i don't know if a weight has fell on your head ..but wood!!! get you act together look in your local paper ..in the sports equipment adds they are all most giving them away ! you cant get cheaper . if non advertise for one .PS iknow your not a serious player as theres no weight on the bar must try harder
2007-02-02 06:14:24 · answer #6 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋