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 NOTE: This weight bench is designed to safely hold only 100 pounds in weights. However, you must insure that the bench is sturdy and safe by hand picking good materials and by using your skills in building it. Also, be sure to consult your doctor before starting any exercise program.
Materials
- Tape measure
- Wood glue
- 8d & 10d nails
- #8 1 ¼" flat head screws
- Hammer
- Circular or hand saw
- Carriage bolts
- Square
- Foam pad
- All the pieces marked "A"are 2"x4"s.
- The rest of the frame is made of 2"x6" material.
- The bench top is made of 2 pieces of ¾" plywood 48" long and 10 ¾" wide.
STEP 1
Secure one top piece to the side 2x6's using 8d nails and a good wood glue. Use nails about every 6 to 8 inches.
STEP 2
Attach second top piece of plywood with glue and #8 1¼" flat head screws from underneath, using 2 pair at each end.
STEP 3
Cut 2"x6" end blocks to fit between the 2"x6" side pieces.
STEP 4
Glue and use 10d nails.
STEP 5
There is a small ¾" plywood piece at each end and on the bottom of the bench
attached with 8d nails and glue, but don't install it until the legs are in place.
STEP 6
The weight supports need to be cut in the configuration shown. Use the diameter of the
bar of your barbell set as a guide. The rounded slot for the barbell should be about 2
½" in from the edge. The 5" mending plate is very important.
STEP 7
Attach weight supports and legs with 3/8"x4" carriage bolts with nuts and
washers. Use 3 for each piece, making sure your pilot holes miss the end block. Be sure to
make bottoms of supports and legs all the same distance from bottom of bench so the unit
is level. Use a square, too.
STEP 8
The 2"x4" pieces are attached to the legs and supports using 10d nails.
STEP 9
The foam pad should be at least an inch thick.
STEP 10
To finish the unit, sand all edges and coat the wood with a clear sealer. Cover the foam with fabric.
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