Next i m starting up an idea for a simpler stand alone all purpose flat weight bench so we ll see.
Build your own adjustable weight bench.
If you ve noticed from the bench plan illustration a simple dado joint was used to join the bench wooden base and.
What will you need.
At a glance the whole bench is really only six separate pieces.
A pair of for cutting the mattress and its cover electric drill tools for drilling.
The fact of the matter is you can build your own weight bench that can support a ton of weight i literally mean a ton that s not slang.
If that comes out well then i ll draw up either the incline bench plan or the power cage.
You ll never be able to bench press even half a ton so basically what i m telling you is that you can build a bench that will be many times stronger than you need it to be.
And you can do it for less than 50.
One three quarter inch thick 12 inches wide and 50 inch in length piece of wood.
The project is done using basic hand and power tools.
A piece of plywood is used as the bench platform and foam padding with a vinyl fabric covering is fitted to the platform.
Four 4 4 x 12 inches piece of wood.
The weight capacity on the uprights has so far been tested up to 300 lbs.
Few screws for attaching pieces.
Cut all wood pieces to the proper lengths please refer to detailed weight bench plan illustration.
Four 4x4 wood blocks that have been cut into 12 inch pieces a 4x4 that measures 37 inches and a piece of plywood that s 3 4 inch.
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Building your own weight bench is done using standard grade lumber for the rectangular bench frame and half hexagon legs that provide lateral stability.