Abusing Rogue Equipment | Adapting a Weight Stack Slinger Cable System to Work in an HR-2 Half Rack

[@Clough42]

Update: Black Widow Training Gear now offers the pair 17" crossmembers pre-drilled to accept the weight stack slinger, for an additional charge. Select the "Slinger Attachment" option before adding to your cart: www.blackwidowtg.com/17_crossmember_with_holes_p/cross3317.htm

[@Clough42]

I have no affiliation with BWTG. I'm just happy they're offering this so I have an answer when people ask me to make a set of crossmembers for them. :)

[@wellnessbyflea]

Looking to put a weight stack in a 17" crossmember as well. Question, I know the larger hole for the top crossmember is to feed the cable through, but I also saw that you did it on the bottom, what function does that serve? Thanks

[@Clough42]

@@wellnessbyflea the weight loading rod extends through the bottom of the weight stack. BWTG now sells the cross members pre-drilled.

[@MetalsForBrunch]

i predrilled mine back in November. I did the same setup as your thank you so much.

[@MetalsForBrunch]

@@Clough42 my rod doesn't even pass through the bottom. They probably changed it again on the design.

[@TheDevnul]

When you look at the old videos before the weight loss, your journey to wellness if really great. Good work James!

[@ericg7044]

It really is an amazing transformation. Just watching the way he works in all his videos, he's got such a focus and attention to detail it's crazy. Never a half measure, whether it's machining, coffee making or weight loss.

[@ChazzC]

Yes, James inspired me to track intake and lose 95 lbs. since last July, so I'm down to where I was about 40 years ago. I feel great and the only downside is I have gone through a number of smaller sizes (but charities have benefited). Thanks again, James!!!

[@Clough42]

@@ChazzC Hey, congratulations! That's a great accomplishment. It really makes the world look completely different, doesn't it?

[@ChazzC]

@@Clough42 Yes, James, it’s an amazing difference - I thought I was doing OK before, but didn’t realize how much better things could be. I’m now feeling great, walking an hour every day and my granddaughter has me on a toning workout (my wife says I’m not allowed to tell people that my personal trainer is a cute coed, so I won’t).

[@SonofTheMorningStar666]

Yeah. To bad Adam didn't stick to it.

[@robertchapman6250]

I have to say, you really know how to make the most of a space. Very kewl project, and love your sharing the fabrication process with us. Thanks again!

[@makingwithsteve]

I cant wait for the day that I can get my hands on some machining tools. There's very little you can't do with a set up like yours James. Another fantastic video!

[@criggie]

You know how the saying goes - the more hobbies one has the less depth one can go into on each. Machine tools are *spendy*

[@criggie]

GPP: General Physical Preparation/Preparedness - I had to look it up, saving you lot the effort.

[@Clough42]

Yeah. For powerlifters, the main training work is squat, bench, and deadlift, plus variations. GPP would usually include additional work to round out your fitness, like biceps, upper back, abs, and cardio.

[@jris]

This is exactly the crossover content I need! It’s like basement Brandon and this old tony in one!!! Sick half rack setup those golden/yellow zinc chains are sick!!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Great video

[@EverettsWorkshop]

I still think it's awesome that you and your wife share the passion for power lifting and fitness and work out together. Nice work on the mods too, they look (at least through the camera) like a pretty clean job.

[@patpliley5535]

I like your life style and your outlook. You always have a well thought out plan, with good and clear explanation. The way you show both with your words and lifestyle that a healthy life can get you a great outlook. Keep up a great show.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

great work, making it great. thanks for sharing.

[@danielphjohn]

This is amazing! Great content

[@volkce28n]

I have a set of 17" crossmembers for the slinger if anyone is interested. Brand new and predrilled for the slinger on a hr-2 rack. PM

[@chrisbmillsap]

Hey, do you still have the crossmembers?

[@perrybenitez3681]

I am totally going to try to do this. Thanks for this cool project!

[@perrybenitez3681]

Ended up completing this project and it's been awesome for my home gym. Thank you for providing all the instructions for this.

[@chrisj4570g]

Nice rack. The Knipex pliers wrenches are great. When faced the right direction, the tighter you pull/push the tighter they grab. Love love love those and my Cobra pliers.

[@davelewis3963]

Thanks for this one James! I have a Rogue Monster Lite rack (SML-1) that I have thought about doing something similar.

[@outsidescrewball]

Nice modification and thank you for your weight lifting at the bash!!

[@Clough42]

No problem. My training schedule for the week was all messed up, so the extra reps were welcome!

[@Djibril24]

Thrilled to find this since I’ve been wondering if I could make this work in my HR-2. Being able to buy the cross members pre-drilled should make it even easier. Thanks much.

[@drew4u164]

Mate you should totally make a kit to sell I’m sure they would sell like hot cakes. Awesome video btw

[@EdwardEAnderson]

Further validation that “shit, I have a machine shop” is a valid problem solving tactic for almost any situation.

[@silentangel1011]

do you have any recommendations on how to drill holes without a drill press?

[@ha3m]

Hi @Clough42! 2 questions: 1) Would you mind sharing the name of the double barbell hanger you have there hanging on the back uprights? 2) Do you think the plate loaded version would fit in there if I couldnt't make the weight stack work? 3) How far above the upright (not the highest crossmember) does this thing go? Wondering what clearance I need between the top of my 92" hr-2 and the ceiling itself.. Thank you!

[@kdumm7563]

Dude, I am SO jealous. I have a Hulkfit 2.35 inch Pro Series rack, and NO weight stacks will fit it. I would LOVE to be able to do what you're doing on my folding rack. I don't fold it back though because I can pull in to the garage with it open!!

[@MetalsForBrunch]

I wish I had these drilling machine. I had to use my hand drill and it's not accurate. 😞

[@tmurray1972]

Nice addition to the shop/gym, don’t know if you have one but a pull up bar is nice to have too.

[@Clough42]

There's one on the rack

[@ericsandberg3167]

Those core drills are really nice.....I was not aware that they made an R8 holder for them, I'll have to add that to my Amazon list.

[@ak-zw8jv]

Could one cut down the guide rods or is there some type of threading on the end? I have an hr2 and cut the uprights down to 80 in to fit my basement ceiling.

[@JoeLopez-n8r]

Which slinger fits the rack? The monster or monster light? Also do the holes on the rack fit the lat pull down seat and row? Also is it lat pull down seat the one that fits the monster or monster light? Thanks

[@JoeLopez-n8r]

Which slinger fits the rack? The monster or monster light? Also do the holes on the rack fit the lat pull down seat and row? Also is it thrill down seat the one that it’s the monster or monster light? Thanks

[@gregfeneis609]

Awesome video, James. I can't weight for another

[@kdumm7563]

I really wish I could do this to my rack. Mine is a hulkfit Wall mounted pro series. The poles are 2.35 inches and there aren't a lot of accessories that fit that size pole.

[@dcviper985]

Heck yeah, Rogue Fitness. Made at Fifth Av and Cleveland Ave in Columbus, Ohio!

[@dcviper985]

Something that just occurred to me, that might be of interest to this crowd, that was the site of a Timken Roller Bearing factory until the 80s

[@coolascrap]

Great video! Have you used this for lat pulldowns or low rows? I've thought of doing this if I can add those movements but Rogue's low row addition doesn't look like it would work with the flat feet. Thanks for any help, and again great video!

[@SteveMe21685]

Wait, so how was it for a lat pulldown??? Is there enough clearance?? Thanks for the video, i have this exact setup and wanted to install it for a lat pulldown

[@JoeLopez-n8r]

Did you ever find out if it works with the lat pulldown and rowing attachement?

[@JoeLopez-n8r]

Did you ever find out if it works with the lat seat and row attachment?

[@tonybaloney8473]

What’s the overall hight clearance needed, is it over 8 feet ?

[@phoolb7326]

James, Looks as if you could have assembled the pulleys to the crossmember on the bench then attached/slid the whole deal into place prior to loading the weights. Only say this to possibly save somebody else some time later. But then again I'm looking at it on a monitor in NorCal so what do I know. Hope that things went well for you in SoCal this weekend.

[@Clough42]

The cable would need to be through the crossmember and that would complicate assembling the stack top anchor plate, but it would be possible.

[@RabidCheetah]

What do you think is the minimum height it will work on?

[@michael-rommel]

Hey there, great planning, work and help :-) Why did you not build the whole thing by yourself? I was looking into exactly this type of exercise equipment to mount here on my wall (no rack or existing equipment) and found the commercially available solutions so very expensive, that I already calculated the raw material to build it from scratch. Did you consider and calculate that or were you just thinking it might be too time-consuming? Just wondering! Thanks for the informative and fun-to-watch videos on your channel!!

[@Clough42]

Thought about it. Time is a limitation.

[@jrkorman]

Had to take a look at your "Subs" - Wondered if you had cribbed that "Click" from Ray! Good solution using existing material.

[@lannywestgard6131]

Excellent Torque wrench "Click" James. Your efficiency has peaked! You still got 40 ft-lbs and a Click, but saved yourself the time of getting the torque wrench !!!! Keep up the excellent work and I really enjoy your videos.

[@Clough42]

Yeah. It's infectious.

[@thomaslavecchia9370]

what are your thoughts on adapting the Rogue slinger to 2x3 tubing it seems that rogue once made a slinger for there infinity rack but discontinued it

[@iancoulston6452]

I got to 15 sec and said yep. I suppose I’ll keep watching.

[@BJerrell]

To drill the holes, did you use the brackets as a measurement? Also, would the holes you drilled line up with a normal 2" holed crossmember? Rogue now makes a 17" Monster Lite crossmember with 4 way 5/8" holes and 2" on center

[@Clough42]

The drill drawing is in the video description. I don't see the 17" crossmember on Rogue's web site. What would I search for to find it?

[@tsesm]

In Black Widow's link I saw that they have an option for Rogue Slinger. Do you know if they are selling them with those wholes you added?

[@Clough42]

Oh, that's cool. I sent them my drawings and suggested they offer that option. I'm not sure if that's what that is, because I never saw a reply, but if it is, I'm supportive of that.

[@meisdetermined]

So no issues with the cable rubbing/fraying near the 1.25” hole that was cut? The rubber grommet on the Rogue setup has been known to keep coming out.

[@Clough42]

No issues so far. I bought a new grommet to fit the hole I cut.

[@meisdetermined]

@@Clough42 Wow that is awesome. Thank you for making this video. That was one of the main reasons why I never bought the slinger. I did not want to pay a large price for something that would constantly have a problem.

[@MetalsForBrunch]

@@Clough42 where did you buy the rubber grommets for that size? is the cable too long is it adjustable?

[@Clough42]

@@MetalsForBrunch 4 Pack - Rubber Grommets Fits 1 1/4" Inch Opening in 1/8" Thick Panel Has 7/8" Inner Hole a.co/d/9E6YRkI The cable is not adjustable, but the length is working okay for us.

[@MetalsForBrunch]

@@Clough42 Is the cable length short enough so you can do a full extension for seated lat pull down? Does the black ball on the cable touch the slinger at the very top and how much cable slack is left over? thanks for the link to the grommets.

[@SethKotta]

Free preview to the gun show, I see.

[@jhawker2895]

I think your bulking up enough for a machinist... lol .... Thanks for sharing .... Stay safe and well ....

[@Clough42]

Gotta be prepared. Just yesterday someone asked me for help carrying a hundred-pound vise to his car.

[@HexenzirkelZuluhed]

I agree. (Buying tools for whatever reason is a good excuse). Is there a specific reason you didn't just fabricate those 17" crossmembers yourself?

[@glenc90240]

I'm surprised that with Fusion360, your cnc plasma table and the magnetic brake you didn't fabricate the pulley brackets with CLOUGH42 logo instead of Rogue! .... nice mod!

[@Clough42]

The plates are about 1/4" thick, and that's significantly more than my brake can handle. I did consider buying a hydraulic press brake to do exactly what you suggest.

[@OhHeyTrevorFlowers]

Wait, how is he here and also at the Bar Z Bash? What magic is this?!

[@Clough42]

Time travel.

[@OhHeyTrevorFlowers]

@@Clough42 I knew it! I was at the bash this morning but had to leave to take care of some fires at work. Sorry to have missed you.

[@saf3ty3rd]

MOAR ROUTER PLZ.

[@JulieanGalak]

I'm very amused by this video. Specifically, what look like the labels on the rack for setting hook and safety bar heights. I have almost exactly the same labels on my Rogue power rack - although mine isn't in my shop ;)

[@jeremycable51]

Cuddos the the Idaho state record holder mighty impressive got me looking into womens power lifting stats which absolutely blew my mind I had no idea women were putting up that kind of weight woman’s bench is 620lbs which’s is absolutely insane to me my personal best ever was 325 it’s been awhile I may get back into it

[@UncleKennysPlace]

How many here went to their machine and tried to press down 70 lbs? Anyone? Besides me?

[@scrout]

4 plates+ deads.....he's beastly....

[@StigOEstvang]

Why not install the pulleys and brackets to the cross member first before installing the cross member. It looks like that would work. Might be a bit difficult to get to a couple of the nuts, but it should be possible with some extenders.

[@SouseMouse]

I thought the same, and if he just sat the pulley assembly on the crossmember it could slide side to side to get at the nuts, then install the bolts.

[@makosharkcnc7730]

i wish i had money for a rack! and wish i had a home gym

[@fehmiatas]

[@twobob]

nice. I have something similar in my garage, near the 6 - stupid 6 person sauna. Stupid cos it where I would like those tools.... Stupid sauna grumble grumble ;)

[@Clough42]

First world problems. :)

[@twobob]

@@Clough42 We checked out the female 2022 "Idaho State powerlifting champion"ship results. some mean work gong on there. Congrats.

[@squelchstuff]

Of course it's normal. every home shop has a bench press doesn't it?

[@DavidMG99]

👍

[@AraCarrano]

Lat bar bring on the V shape.

[@Clough42]

Not really interested in bodybuilding. Focused on powerlifting at the moment.

[@GameBacardi]

I got a sweat while watching.

[@troyam6607]

Footwear Approved, Yeah the thongs!

[@ozz5350]

👍👏👏👏

[@Hossimo]

I like the video but with the VO it felt like a Fusion 360 Video.

[@SonofTheMorningStar666]

You're going to need to buy bigger shirts.

[@Militarycollector]

wearing sandals while working in your shop..????

[@Clough42]

Increases engagement.

[@theundergroundesd]

So all of a sudden this turned into a Meathead channel. Whats next a review on steroids?