Olympic weight tree (exercise plate holder)

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This is the project that got me started welding, but never got finished, until today.  Funny how that works!  I made this weight tree to hold my Olympic weights.  It needed to fit in a narrow space; being able to pull the weights I use most often from the front was a design element I wanted.  Those little magnets are a real life saver when working alone!  Turned out really nice, and made for a nice place to store all my Oly plates (far better then the imported junk currently available).  -Time to go Clean and Snatch!  . Attached ImagesLincoln Electric, Power MIG 256Hypertherm Powermax 45 Miller Dynasty 280DXSmith O/A torchGenesis of a welding table
Reply:Oh ya!  Where is that made?    . Attached ImagesLincoln Electric, Power MIG 256Hypertherm Powermax 45 Miller Dynasty 280DXSmith O/A torchGenesis of a welding table
Reply:Looks great Gar. I like your design. I should build one for my basement. The boys always just got em laying around everywhereSafety 3rdGump
Reply:Excellent.  My basement has them on the floor, leaning on everything....you're makin me look bad Dave J.edit:  geez, and you drilled the tubes all the way through - nice jobLast edited by MinnesotaDave; 06-08-2013 at 11:56 AM.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Not sure the pair of wheels will help much, with all that weight, but I like your design. Well done. A rack for my free weights would be handy.
Reply:Thanks. I am going to use your design. What did you use for posts where the weights slide onto.www.tjsperformance.comDynasty 300 DXHTP 240HTP Microcut 380Hyperthem 85JD2 Hyd Bender and HF Hyd Ring Roller all in one =(Frankenbender)Bpt. Mill/DRO4' x 8' CNC Plasma TableInstagram: tjsperformanceYT: TJS Welding and Fabrication
Reply:Thanks everyone!Ezduzit,You're right brother, the wheels are of NO value when the weight tree is loaded, they are only there so I can move this heavy beast around (when its empty) and into the spot where it will remain for a long time.TJS,The square tube is: 3” x 3” x 1/8” (.125”)  One cut at 51 inches, the other at 70 inches.The angled cuts on the 70” slanted square tube upright is 10.62 degrees (9/16”), same with one end of the 13” horizontal square tube support. The base pieces are cut at 35” (center) x 37” (back), and 27” (front).The round Olympic plate holders (8) are: 1.5” Schedule 80 pipe (1.90 OD x .200 wall). The longest one being 24.5” from end to end (keep in mind it goes through the 3” square  tube and protrudes ½” out the back side (adds strength).  –Used a fancy mag drill.The round Olympic bar holder (4) are: 2” schedule 40 pipe (OD: 2.38; ID: 2.07).Before welding, double check your plate support tube placement by laying out the Olympic plates you will be using.  All the round tube was TIG welded using a Miller Dynasty 350, and the square tube was MIG welded using a Lincoln Electric Power MIG 180 and 256. Post pics of your project when done!GarLast edited by Gar; 06-08-2013 at 01:58 PM.Lincoln Electric, Power MIG 256Hypertherm Powermax 45 Miller Dynasty 280DXSmith O/A torchGenesis of a welding table
Reply:Thanks.www.tjsperformance.comDynasty 300 DXHTP 240HTP Microcut 380Hyperthem 85JD2 Hyd Bender and HF Hyd Ring Roller all in one =(Frankenbender)Bpt. Mill/DRO4' x 8' CNC Plasma TableInstagram: tjsperformanceYT: TJS Welding and Fabrication
Reply:The tree looks good......Every time I am at the gym I look at the welds..... I wonder how such a big maker of gym equipment has such ho hum welds........But..... that's the difference between "made is USA."..... and made in  "Another country by the hands of small children".........Precision TIG 185 and MP 210Bobcat 225NTCutmaster 42O/A tanks.... 2 Argon tanks...... 2 C25 TanksFacebook...... F2 Metal WorksETSY....... https://www.etsy.com/shop/F2MetalWorksF2MetalWorks.com....... http://www.f2metalworks.com/
Reply:Good job man when I get back to town I will show what the gym has asked me to make.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Originally Posted by ReebsGood job man when I get back to town I will show what the gym has asked me to make.
Reply:Originally Posted by FexalEvery time I am at the gym I look at the welds..... I wonder how such a big maker of gym equipment has such ho hum welds.........
Reply:It looks good and well made. I am sure that it is sturdy enough to hold those heavy weights and are great to organize them. Great job!
Reply:Nice ! You even have room for more weights. Iron weights are too heavy. I prefer to pump aluminium .
Reply:I prefer balsa.
Reply:Originally Posted by ezduzitI prefer balsa.
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1That gave me slivers !
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1Nice ! You even have room for more weights. Iron weights are too heavy. I prefer to pump aluminium .