Easily Build A Leveled Deadlift Platform (No Confusing Math Involved) | Build a Garage Gym - Ep. 5
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Today’s video I go into full detail on how to build a Leveled Deadlift Platform
Includes broken down steps as well as a shopping list for Home Depot & an app to help you figure out how many pieces of plywood you need for your wedge!
Here’s the link to the Steps + Pro Tips:
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Here’s the link to the Shopping List for Home Depot:
www.homedepot....
Here’s the link to the amazing FREE Web-app that I created:
www.openasapp....
There is also a phone app you can use, super easy & free as well. If you’re using mobile, I highly recommend the app over your mobile browser. Unfortunately, the PDF function doesn’t work on mobile browsers.
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Comment below if you’ve used my video to make your own platform!
So you cut all sheets of your 5mm plywood, correct
This is amazing!!!! My partner and I are building a home gym in our garage and this is exactly what we needed!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!! The app, shopping list and directions are so much appreciated!
You’re welcome, I’m glad I could help!!
Thank you!! Followed the same steps and will finish mine tomorrow :-). The shopping list made it super easy!
Yay I’m glad that helped!
Great video ! Thanks.
Thank you for watching 🙏🏼
Thanks so much for this app !!!!!
You’re welcome! I hope it’s super useful. Feel free to share your results with me on Instagram @lo.oxygen
Dang this is the most helpful vid Ive seen for this, thanks!
Thank you for watching and I’m glad you think so! Are you building one too?
@@laurynfromtheLAB yep, both back porch and garage are sloped. I thought i wouldnt notice since it's so gradual, but it's hard to ignore when the bar won't stay put.
@@flicmydik you’re going to be so happy once you’re done!
Wow, thank you!!
Hey! This video is great! Can you help me get the calculations if I need the 4x8 to account for a side slope. So I’d need the 5mm plywood pieces to go on a gradual increase across rather than the direction you showed in the video. Thanks!
Using WD-40 helps cut the stall mats a ton, as well as using a brand new blade and changing them quickly.
Wow I wish I knew this when I was cutting mine! Lolol it was so tiring. Thanks for sharing!
Don't forget to check out the description for the Steps + Pro Tips, Home Depot Shopping List, and the FREE Web App (which is now updated!)
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most people flip the leveled board then place the 2 pieces of plywood on the flat surface. Not sure which way makes more sense or it even matters but thought I would point it out. Seems like half your glue is just sitting in the gaps instead of sticking.
We just didn’t bother flipping it but you could still do it! We actually took it apart earlier this month since we are moving and the glue is holding up to the OSB without issue. But the screws are the more important piece here
It’s so sturdy even after we just took our circular saw and cut it in half to make moving easier. I’m pretty sure my hubby dropped it without issue since I’m pregnant and can’t help him lift it
I was wondering about this as well. Does it matter which side is facing up vs. down -- the "stepped" side vs. the flat side? Only benefit I can think of is upper layers adhering to the bottom layer by attaching to a more flat surface. However I would still worry somewhat about the contact between the "stepped" surface and the floor--is there a lot of pressure on those narrow points where it contacts the floor? Will those compress over time? Am I overthinking it??
@@jones786lol we can definitely over engineer this, it’s held up for its purpose. For a home gym, it wouldn’t get anywhere as much use as a commercial gym so I think we’re okay
If you’re making a 4’x8’ platform, only use half the number of boards! And use the first half of cut lines! The app has been updated to include 4’x8’ levels!
My platform is a T so the front portion is 4 x 8.
Based on Calculator it puts out the below.
Slope 1" | Plywood Leveling Thickness is .25"
# Sheets Needed 4 sheets | length added 19.2
Cuts: 1-19.2, 2-38.4, 3-57.6, 4-76.8
Would I only need 2 sheets and do cuts 1 & 2? or would I do all 4 cuts, just needing 2 sheets?
Could you clarify what you mean by using only first half of cut lines?
Thank you for awesome vids, I got my full rack setup the other day!
@@Brando457
Hi Brando, thank you for being such an awesome person and asking these questions! It helps me find out how I can help with more videos. And I’m super glad my videos are also helping you with your own home gym setup.
Regarding the T shape, I am assuming because your rack is already built, you’ll be sliding the T into your rack and not putting the uprights on top of the platform.
You’ll want to use the first half of measurements, meaning use Board 1 and Board 2. Check out the newest update to get a clearer understanding of what I mean by the cuts!
I’ve also updated the app to include 4’x8’ and 4’x4’ levels! And I added a portion for the T platform as well. Just beware that the 4’x4’ recommends 4’x4’ plywood sheets.
Please ignore any VALUE errors in the PDF, there’s a bug that is out of my control. It may show up on mobile but it didn’t show up on desktop.
@@laurynfromtheLAB one thing that is confusing is when I generate the 4x8 pg 1 lists 3 cuts, but then pg2 has the 3 cuts + 3 additional longer ones? Also if I go by the 8x8 first 3 measurements vs the 4x8 calculations they do not match.
@@Brando457 that’s the length of the boards that come from the cuts. So board 1 will give 2 boards with one short and one long. Follow page 1 and you’ll end up with the results on page 2. Page 2 is just for reference, you don’t need to make more cuts
@@Brando457 I’ll make a detailed video, they should be the same still. Let me double check the formulas too just in case 🙂
Video was very helpful! When using the app, I press the “Create PDF” button, nothing happens. Am I missing something?
If you’re using a mobile browser, it won’t open the pdf! You’d have to download the Open As App application to your phone or use a computer unfortunately
Also thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! I hope this clears it up for you and you’re able to build a platform from these instructions 😄
Thanks so much!
6:10 Clarifying question: you did not use construction adhesive between the 3/4 birch plywood (top of platform) and the OSB, correct? Looks like you just positioned it and screwed it down.
That’s correct! I did that in the case I no longer wanted a wedge or if the top board got damaged
Hi! This is a great video. However, your shopping list is now missing a few products. Would you be able to update the Home Depot list please?
I forgot to respond but I’ve updated the shopping list! It was missing the screws since Home Depot stopped selling them. I replaced with other screws that I found in store
Is the additional wood (osb, and birch) functionally necessary or can I just put horse stall mats on top. The full build looks really nice but I’m running in to some height limitations with my rack and ceiling
I recommend it because it makes the surface flatter without feeling the ridges. You can opt for a thinner OSB or plywood maybe?
what keeps it's from sliding out of place? my garage is cement and and slants. we are looking to level it to install a dancer pole. I don't want to bolt anything to garage floor.
Currently it’s on top of horse stall mats that were individually cut to help fill the entire space. It’s really heavy and also has the rack sitting on top of it. We didn’t bolt it down but it’s so heavy it hasn’t moved! I recommend putting it on top of something with friction
For a dancing pole, that may be a bit harder unless you reassure it’s super pressure fitted. I’d imagine the pole would be more in the middle of the floor, so I’d recommend going as far back against the wall with less slope and level on that edge. Make it large too so there’s less chance of sliding
Whats the benefit of putting osb sheet below. Why not all rubber platform?
Do you mean on top of the wedge? The only thing I can think of as a benefit, it’s thicker so there’s less give. Some people were also worried about the mat sliding around. The osb gave a surface to drill the stall mat into
@@laurynfromtheLAB well drilling and screw can be the reason of using osb, but any other benefit? As i think only rubber plays main role. BTW thank you for sharing your experience and process in that detail.
@@shadmandogar7349 if you have a level surface, you can definitely just use the rubber! I’ve seen some people incorporate a plywood surface for standing on in the middle of 20 stall mats
Thank you for responding. I decide to go with all rubber with stainless stee frame.
I'm working on building my platform I almost have all of the supplies... FYI I don't think the shopping list link works anymore. Can you double check?
www.homedepot.com/list/view/details/shared/f3d4dbe0-9efd-11eb-84dc-aded42d00286 try this link!
That works, thank you!
Great video! Did you use any adhesive under the stall mats?
Nope! Just screwed them down in case I need to replace them
@@laurynfromtheLAB were these special screws for the mat?
What’s the thickness of the horse stall mats?
They are 3/4” stall mats
more to come 😬
soooo esssssited
I want to build a platform like this. Is there any sag or compression issues after use? Does the plywood and leveling sheets hold their integrity after continued use?
I may not the best person to ask since I’ve only owned it for a year! But I haven’t noticed anything. That being said there are other videos where they use it in a gym and have been using it for years without issue
This vid makes no sense to me :/
I’m making a 12 foot platform going long ways towards the garage door
Lets say the rise is 2.5 inches (about 1-1.5 degrees I think)
I’m not sure how using the calculator uses the 4x4 measurement or if you want to just lay a 4x8 and a 8x8 side by side, which orientation is the calculator assuming for the 4x8?
You can try watching someone else’s video along with this! There are a lot of videos that are super useful and I am mainly just providing the calculator.
All measurements for 4x8 are assuming you are placing the long ways towards the garage door because it wouldn’t necessarily be too bad of a slope the other direction and you wouldn’t really need to correct for the slant. I’m assuming you’re making a 4x12 platform. Create the 4x8 platform, then create a 4x4 platform. Put them side by side. You’ll need to add boards to the bottom of the one closest to the garage door to make them the same height
On “Length added for each plywood cut” is that always gonna be 13.7?
Or how do we measure that
It’s dependent on the slope of your garage! I purchased an 8’ long piece of lumber, 1”x2” works. I made sure it was as straight as possible, then I lifted up the board until level and measured the height from the board to the floor. It’s one of the first steps in the video.
Once you have that height, plug it into the calculator and that will tell you the length of the cuts plus how many boards you should buy
Hey could you please make a formula for a 10x10 & 12x12 platform for us?! Also when i click export to pdf its splits over two pages is there anyway I could fix this?
Hey Tom, thanks for asking this question! Regarding the 12'x12', I could make it BUT it may be super confusing. I'd recommend creating multiple. 1 8'x8' platform then 1 4'x8' platform. Then follow the instructions I created for the 12' long one by adding boards to the bottom of three 4'x4' levels until they match the height of the rest of the boards.
Or you can follow the 4’x12’ instructions and make 3 of them. This may be a whole new video because comments don't do it justice at all!
For the 10'x10' piece, for the sake of saving money, I'd follow the instructions for a 12'x12' platform and just rip down the end pieces by 2' respectively and use a 2'x2' instead of 4'x4' to finish the missing corner.
As for the page cutting off, I will see if it's something I can fix on my end. I think because I added more info it shifted over to a new page. You can also try zooming out when printing to PDF to see if that helps but I will work to fix this.
my question is, where do you find 12' x 4' plywood :D if you have access to that then I can definitely make that addition for you
@@laurynfromtheLAB hahah you're right! i think i might just make a 8x8 and a 4x8
I don’t understand how it’s still 8x8 if you cut of part of the board wouldn’t that make it smaller?
The cut parts of the 4’x8’ plywood are creating the wedge, but I still have two 4’x8’ OSB I am putting on top of the wedge to create the 8’x8’ platform
@@laurynfromtheLAB ha got it lol I was wondering why you didn’t cut the OSB makes sense.
@@brianwashington7411 tag me on Instagram if you do build one! @lo.oxygen
I am confused, your shopping list says 6x 5mm 4”x8”. But you did two half’s?? I don’t understand. Did you buy 12?
Nope just 6! I cut them down to make the wedge
Definitely check out the calculator, it shows you the cuts and how to use them for 2 halves
@@laurynfromtheLAB Thank you, yeah I started with the calculator, and got confused with the cutting in page 2. I'm dumb. I understand now. I don't know why I thought once I cut one board, the rest of the board was useless, but that's the b parts.... Thank you for taking time to answer my question! Be happy.
@@Jhonatt no problem, I was also confused when I made the platform which is what led me to make the calculator and shopping list. Especially when there was no real explanation on what to buy and just a bunch of general stuff
Can you park a car on top of that without it breaking
I haven’t tried this, I park my car in the middle of my garage. Because the weight of a car is distributed across 4 tires and there are multiple layers of plywood along with it being supported by concrete, I can only assume a sedan wouldn’t cause an issue. But please try at your own risk.
I’ve seen people put hinges on their platforms to fold it away if that’s something you’d be willing to do. You’d have to split the platform to do so. I didn’t want to do that myself since I don’t fold my rack
I wish I knew a structural engineer
That’s a lot work 🥲
😅 I’m a lil crazy
@@laurynfromtheLAB can you come do mine