u/dr3d3d

Who's the Value alternative to REP

So the way I see it is Bells of Steel is the value/ not insanely priced alternative to Rogue but who is the known good quality value alternative to REP?

I want the width of a Import Rack but I do not want to pay REP's insane prices... obviously lots of options on Amazon etc but then the quality is unknown.

Also I'm in Canada if that makes a difference.

Essentially im looking for a 3"x3" 11 guage import rack with 1" holes spaced 2" apart, without having to remortgage my house and know its good quality.

EDIT: the question still stands... but my rant is a bit invalid... the rack builder on their website is broken... if I set my size then add and remove a smith the price becomes more reasonable its adding 10 sets of overpriced safties by default.. so while $2000 for the base rack is still overpriced I can understand it

The prices of these things have gotten out of hand... WHY am i paying more for 1" holes when its literally cheaper for them to ship etc, yes the bolts cost more but then it should be a wash?. on a PR5000 going from a 16" to a 30" crossmember is $2000... that's $40 in steel.(a 3x3 10' 11awg square tube my cost is $86 CAD) (and im sure more in shipping but not $2000)

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u/dr3d3d — 1 day ago
▲ 41 r/homegym

DIY Dumbbell Racks

Made me some dumbbell racks, $20 including paint for the pair.

Per rack...

- 3d printed, dumbbell hooks. (2 per dumbbell), could also use u-bolts mounted at an angle.

- 1x 2x4 for main support (mine are 40" to fit under my stored bench)

- 2x 3" 2x4 for spacing off wall

- Black spray can of paint

- 4x 1" wood screw per pair of hooks

- 2x 4" wood screw to mount upright to wall spacer

- method to Mount to wall (I used 2x 100lb drywall anchor per block)

u/dr3d3d — 2 days ago