CAP Barbell Weight Plate Rack for 1-Inch Weight Plates
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I'd say no because I just set up my rack last night and I can't put my 45lb plates on the low arms while having anything on the high arms. With the 10 and 5 pounds on the high arms, I could only rack my 35 and 25 pounds.
No, the center will not fit a 13" plate; I use it for the 5 pounder, which is 8" in diameter.
The footprint is approximately 18 1/2" x 22". The beams are 18 1/2" x 2 3/8" in size.
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I like this rack a lot because it's very rigid when it's all put together. A few customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the rack's wobbling. I discovered that the Allen wrench (also known as a hex wrench or hex key) that comes with the kit is inadequate for properly tightening this rack. Get a socket set or box end set of wrenches, as well as a good set of long hardened metric Allen wrenches to avoid the bolt rounding out. Tighten the screws until the steel tubes show even the tiniest amount of deformation. After that, it's secure. To completely compress the U brackets against the center tube, you'll need some extra leverage. This is why good tools, as well as a little muscle, are required. It's also worth noting that the bottom center "peg" DOESN'T ACCEPT A WASHER! If a washer is used, the bolt's head sticks out too far, causing the rack to "wobble" (it can be spun like a top, don't ask how I know). LOL). The bolt head must clear the floor, so the bottom tube has an extra large indentation to accommodate it. It's likely that putting a washer here is why so many reviewers complained about a missing washer. There is no washer at this location, according to the instructions. br>Place the rack on a hard, level surface after assembly; it will wobble. At this point, loosen two bolts on one end of the rack, press down on the rack to level the feet, and tighten those bolts again. Bingo! It is perfectly level and does not sway. The big weights on the lower peg in the attached photos are 12 pounders. Each weighs 25 lbs. and has a diameter of 25". They'll fit on the same side, one above the other, with about 3/8 to 1/2 inch of space between them. I strongly advise getting the Olympic weight version if you already have Olympic weights with the 2" hole. It will be difficult to move the rack once it has been loaded with weights. br>br> I have to move the weight rack around because I use an "utility" room for an exercise room and other things. As a result, a pair of heavy-duty casters is required.
35 pound plates are on the right, with 5 pound plates above them, and 25 pound plates are on the left, with 10 pound plates above them. My number two is on the bottom rung. Plates weighing up to 5 pounds are easily accommodated. I'm not sure if 45 pounds or more would fit with the others or if it would be too much. It took me about 10 minutes to put it together using the included Allen wrench and one of my own, and it appears to be sturdy and stable. Overall, I'm happy with this purchase.
It's simple to assemble, and it's ideal for those who don't have a lot of weights in their home gym. Because I live in an apartment, I needed something that would help me save space. I'm really happy with it. I've had it for a few months and there hasn't been any bowing, loosening of the hardware, or stability issues. I would strongly suggest it. (A photograph is attached. ) ) I photographed it from a distance to emphasize its compactness. It takes up very little space, but there is plenty of room to add more weights in the future.
It took me about ten minutes to put it together. The base has a small footprint, solid weight pegs, and does not wiggle on a level floor. For hardwood floors or other non-slip surfaces, rubber bumper feet could be used. flooring that is resistant to wear and tear The rack comes with four longer metric bolts, eight washers, and four locking hex nuts for the two base legs, making assembly simple. br>br>Each of the five pegs that hold the plates in place uses a single metric bolt and one washer. It includes a small hex wrench for the nuts, as well as a metric Allen (hex) wrench for those without access to hand tools. br>br>My "improvement" will be adding four swivel casters so I can move it around my basement weight room, which has a cement floor. br>br>For $37 total, I got a great deal on this unit. I'm not sure it's worth the $80-plus price tag. As I write this in December of 2020, some sellers are asking $90, but it's entirely up to you. I hope this information is useful.
Please keep in mind that this is for 1" plates; there have been a few complaints that it does not hold "xyz. " This works great with 1" plates, which are commonly used for dumbells or home starter kits. I was able to fit all 35 of my plates on it; the largest I have in 1" is 25 pounds, and the 10 pound weights fit above that. It was necessary for me to include the number two. Because the bottom middle post is a tighter fit than the other four, it has a 5 pound weight. Once put together, it feels sturdy.
The advantages are as follows: The price was reasonable, and the size was adequate for the number of plates I needed. At my local store, there were some larger, more expensive weight racks, but I didn't need one that big. The disadvantages: br>br> The rack's majority of components were simple to put together. However, a few pieces had a manufacturing flaw or were damaged in some other way. It took a lot of effort to twist the pieces together. I requested assistance from the vendor. However, they were closed on Saturday and Sunday. I kept putting the pieces together in different ways. It held up after I finally figured out how to twist the last two pieces in. br>br>Conclusion: br>br> Solid rack at a reasonable price; hopefully, if you buy it, you'll be able to put it together faster and easier than I did. However, there are no regrets.
It's sturdy, sits flat with a little gentle force, and I was even able to fit my extra 5lb and 10lb (large flange) Olympic plates on the center "peg" in between the two uprights with a 1-inch gap between them. In place is a 2-inch Olympic sleeve. I'm glad I didn't try to make a plate rack out of scrap tubing because I couldn't have done it for this price once labor and supplies were taken into account. I used to have the 10lb and smaller plates strewn about my gym with four sets of dumbbells, a barbell, and a curl bar, but now they have a home.
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