Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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I made a weight bench for bench pressing out solid douglas fir beams. I used a 6x12 beam for the bench and 4x12 beams for the uprights. the result is a timber framed bench press that has a nice zen like appearance. Is wood strong enough for gym equipment? I think if it is strong enough for buildings it is plenty strong for my needs. I have done quite a few DIY Home Gym projects over the years and you can find a playlist of them here:

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As always I used Ryobi tools for the build

and

Rubio Monocoat in pure for the finish
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