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Post by jetjackson on Apr 21, 2016 13:52:47 GMT -7
Given that my climbing partner will be out for the next month or so, and I need to get some rehab hangboarding in, I decided it was about time I got my own setup. I live in an apartment, so I had to build a free standing setup. Copied these plans, imgur.com/a/VMrrl - only I extended one of the 2x4 on the board so the weights would hang out to the side of the setup. I also needed something that could be pulled apart into it's components and stored in the cupboard when guests come - it's in our guest room. It was cheap - about $80 in materials if you exclude the RPTC and pulley system. Pro-tip, on the support bracket, if you can get access to a Miter saw, or a Table saw, might be best. I was using a circular hand saw, and the angles were close, but not perfect.  |
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Post by MarkAnderson on Apr 21, 2016 17:02:51 GMT -7
Nice! How sturdy is tat rig laterally (side-to-side)? I would think you would notice some swaying, but it would really easy to stabilize with some gussets.
Also, get yerself some Z hangers!
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Post by jetjackson on Apr 21, 2016 17:42:41 GMT -7
Lateral sturdiness is average, but I could just add a cross beam at the bottom if necessary - I have one cut already, just deciding whether or not it's necessary.
Z Hangers? You mean to mount the hangboard to so it's adjustable?
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Post by MarkAnderson on Apr 21, 2016 20:13:44 GMT -7
Yes.
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Post by jetjackson on Apr 21, 2016 21:47:45 GMT -7
Any you can recommend that work well with the RPTC/Forge?
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Post by RichF on Apr 22, 2016 7:37:07 GMT -7
Nice setup! I like how you've built it so it can be broken down. Depending on what you mean by "a cross beam at the bottom", it may not do much for lateral stability. I'm guessing that stand is heavy enough that the friction on the carpet is enough to keep the legs from sliding apart. What you need is something that prevents the whole thing from swaying due to the flexibility of the joints at the top. You either want a diagonal brace, or something to stiffen those upper corners. A diagonal brace would be effective, but would probably get in the way and make it harder to take the whole thing apart easily. Perhaps you could put some L-braces ( like this) at the bottom of your horizontal 2x4s, with the vertical legs extending down the columns. It's not really what they're designed for, but they'd probably be stiff enough to do the job. You could leave the brackets attached to the 2x4 when you break it down, and it wouldn't add much to the setup/takedown procedure. |
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Post by MarkAnderson on Apr 22, 2016 7:39:40 GMT -7
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Post by joecoov on Apr 26, 2016 20:04:49 GMT -7
I second that. They are awesome. Attachments:
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Post by jlarson on May 4, 2016 14:01:10 GMT -7
Sheesh, that makes so much sense. I drilled my board directly into a a 2x4 but this is like forehead slappingly better. Perfect shoulder angle for every hold, no compromises! |
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Post by daustin on Jul 6, 2016 10:26:21 GMT -7
I second that. They are awesome. Hey Joe and Mark -- when you use the Z-hangers to mount the RPTC, do you saw them in half (from 30" to 15")? If so, what do you use to saw them in half? edit: will a simple/cheapo hacksaw suffice? |
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Post by joecoov on Jul 9, 2016 12:05:21 GMT -7
I second that. They are awesome. Hey Joe and Mark -- when you use the Z-hangers to mount the RPTC, do you saw them in half (from 30" to 15")? If so, what do you use to saw them in half? edit: will a simple/cheapo hacksaw suffice? Yes, I used a hacksaw. Worked perfectly for me. |
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