Build a Lifting Platform - Part 2 (Questions & Answers)

In a follow-up to "Build a Lifting Platform" (link below), Phil answers a few common questions. Should you apply polyurethane to your platform? What about the platform width? How do you make a deadlift platform? How do you move a platform?
Build a Lifting Platform (and the easiest way to cut stall mats!)
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[@jimmynguyen5387]

Thanks for the heads-up. We have the Titan T-3 rack, a knockoff of the Rogue so it has the 42in inside as well. Great information and good video series. Much appreciated.

[@alexmoore5970]

This is excellent content, I never would of considered putting sand in my ploy, thank you.

[@JWLLMZ]

How to do you prevent the wood under the rack from separating from the deadlift platform? Did you use some sort of bracket or do they seem to just stay in place and joined together?

[@ericj4094]

I know this is an old video, but can I make a "deadlift platform" that's just 2 sheets of wood screwed and glued together if I'm lazy? Will deadlifts destroy the wood (or the concrete floor in my basement underneath it)?