DIY WOOD + CONCRETE Cable Machine (HOW TO VIDEO)

[@JulioCBurgosTirado]

His comedy…. Chef’s kiss 😂

[@alivideo403]

You Sir are the most skilled fitness equipment craftsman/engineer I have seen. Thank you for your hard work and inspiration you have given to DIY enthusiasts.

[@solomonmachine2137]

That means so much to me, thank you very much for your kind words.

[@Marina-vu2vi]

@@solomonmachine2137 What software did you use to make the design?

[@taylormaciow7422]

If someone’s really worried about the weights crumbling, I’d assume spraying each plate with a truck bed liner spray or something similar would help with that. Maybe wrapping each plate individually or something too

[@solomonmachine2137]

Yeah I totally agree. Some flex seal or truck bed liner or any spray coating would definitely help. I’m just literally not too worried about them after actually testing the machine! Thank you!

[@taylormaciow7422]

@@solomonmachine2137 yeah I agree I don’t think it’s an issue at all

[@MrYishaiShields]

Also they sell fibers for concrete to prevent cracking. You mix it in before adding water.

[@misterbulger]

I was thinking glue rubber pads in between. Maybe repurpose something like strips of an old innertube

[@misterbulger]

​​this is smart. Also could put rebar or wire mesh in them. Rebar may help add to the weight and its very cheap. Lay a bunch of it in there. Also use 5000psi concrete mix or add some extra portland.

[@flylikeafly0]

it cant be any better than this , perfection!!

[@geovanniramirez8215]

Absolutely amazing!

[@MrsBee-uo2lc]

Wow man, that was some crazy dedication right there! Looks great and thanks for taking the time to showing us how to do it ourselves! 💪😊👍

[@karljay7473]

I started making one of these from 2x2 sq tube, had about 1/3 of it finished, then saw a CL add for a gym that was selling their old equipment. Got a full cable cross over machine for $300, never looked back. BTW, putting heavy springs at the bottom of the stack, helps to cushion the blow and keep it from cracking. It's too bad the real steel plates are so expensive.

[@solomonmachine2137]

Yeah I got 8 cast iron stacks from this guy on craigslist for $500, that was a good deal! and so was your cable crossover! were all just trying to workout for cheap! good idea about the springs

[@AntiGravityResearch2022]

There is actually an arm wrestler on KZbin that made the adjustable user interface part out of wood, his machine was plate loaded though…similar to your lat pull down . He even made the weight guide for his out of wood, his home gym is pretty incredible

[@mikeboston421]

and he is.....? on youtube is called....?

[@scotshaw8479]

@@mikeboston421 Might be this guy... PowerBorn Productions

[@hakdocarmwrestlingmd]

@@mikeboston421 powerborn productions, made his own almost completely wood machine last 2015 i think

[@MrSirDudeGuy]

Yes, I watched the first video and have been waiting for this!

[@davidpetruzzi4173]

This is really fucking amazing. It looks like you haven’t made a video in a while, I hope you don’t stop.

[@SkylerKingTW]

Your pulley setup provides a 2/1 mechanical advantage, effectively reducing the load by half. So, for example, when you said "this is eight plates, which should be 120lbs" it would actually only require 60lbs of force to lift the 120lbs that is selected on the weight stack. This video was randomly recommended to me, so I don't know what type of stuff you typically do, if you already know this, or if you care. Just wanted to put it out there in case the information is at all useful.

[@solomonmachine2137]

Thank you for your comment. I'm aware of the 2 to 1 mechanical advantage, I've explained it in earlier videos. I believe I'm mostly referring to the wood frame supporting the weight (it is) and how a person using a regular cable machine would envision the weight. If it was a real cable machine with a real stack, it wouldn't say 70lbs instead of 140 for example. Honestly I feel like you're being lame.

[@SkylerKingTW]

@@solomonmachine2137 That's true, any cable machine just states the weight of the stack, not the weight that the user is lifting. Like I said, I am not familiar with your channel or your background, I just see a random video being recommended where a guy makes a cable machine out of wood and uses concrete for weight. So, there is a reasonable chance that "this guy" might not be aware of the mechanical advantages or disadvantages that various pulley setups result in. I went out of my way to give the information while also trying to make it clear that I am not trying to be a dick or be condescending, etc. Sorry that you seem to have taken it so personally, despite that. I just took a quick glance at your channel and I can see that you make equipment often. Looks like it's good stuff, too (I will watch some of the videos after I post this reply). Either way, keep doing what you're doing. The world needs more people that work with their hands and are capable of making things.

[@quaim8092]

you’re a god for this, im going to try building this in the summer.

[@petermuller3396]

Pleaseee start making Videos again, they are the best

[@solomonmachine2137]

thank you lord. I am making more videos soon!

[@petermuller3396]

@@solomonmachine2137 Lets goooooo

[@carlfitness302]

I been waiting for this part 2

[@Zybbars]

really cool! looks super sturdy

[@tabeight5786]

Wow, very nice design. Nice thought process.

[@sickoid87]

How come you only have 1.7K subscribers? This is the most insane home gym video I ever watched

[@solomonmachine2137]

❤️

[@testtest-pb6fq]

very nice craftsmanship! I just found sturdy ceiling stud in garage and bolted couple pulleys, another one on wall and one on floor. cheap and fast, and I'm happy, I even do belt squats on it

[@dw5472]

That's impressive bro, you're very skilled and your work is too clean, thank you for sharing with us this educational video and for the dimensions too, I'm subscribing to your channel too, keep going!

[@ShenanigansWithTommy]

This is awesome! I’d love to see a follow up video to see what you would tweak also!

[@a.d.8792]

This is epic. Thank you so much for sharing your plans!! I’m going to make this!

[@bozhidarkobakov2396]

Damn your channel deserves way more views! Keep them videos coming!

[@pepelazaro0512]

Excellent work, regards from Mexico!

[@solomonmachine2137]

Thank you!!

[@mpkeller]

this is awesome. great build. thanks for sharing.

[@MichałGroński-n7o]

Oldschool style tutorial thx

[@garethangus1]

This build is great, I'm from South Africa, gym equipment is unaffordable in SA. I'm busy building a power cage, but I want to incorporate a cable crossover system into the two front upright tubings. If I only have one weight stack, how much weight am I going to lose to mechanical advantage? How do you calculate the amount of resistance you lose when adding pulleys?

[@trollop4866]

The cement weights need a homemade lunk alarm 😂 Pretty nice though good job

[@fiokgoogle8779]

Hahaha 😂 wery nice work almost an art, you rock! Greeting from Hungary Sopron.

[@Hrackoe]

I almost fell asleep watching this, not because it’s not interesting, because it’s an awesome build and watching it take place is awesome too. BUT, just like that hole saw, that music is BULLSHIT too. 😂 Nice work honestly though.

[@solomonmachine2137]

noted and thank you I agree

[@rajabandanusubhi2248]

great job dude, u really inspire me :)

[@shawngadwa269]

How has the closet rod held up? Is it smooth to operate? Solid chrome rods are about $100 each so closet rods are rather tempting.

[@underconstruction6670]

I see you haven’t posted in a while but would like to see you build a leverage seated chest press I can’t find anyone who can really pull this off thank you brother

[@hermanthay]

Would you have the project in sketchup to make available? Thanks for teaching!

[@HarijsHelvigs]

Really cool. That said, there could be some problems.

[@matrimoniogomez758]

Its a very very smart machine but also please share another machine like that please example a peck deck o smith machine .

[@MrJkillahoe415]

Awesome video! Do you think there is a way to rig a rogue slinger into an adjustable cable stack? I have the slinger and a stack but it is only set up for high/low row. I am wondering how i can set it up to be used as an adjustable cable stack.

[@solomonmachine2137]

you would essentially have to add a lot of pieces. to my understanding, the slinger is just the top few pulleys. an adjustable machine essentially is a cable loop with the weight stack weighing down the loop at some point along it. The adjustable part is where the loop connects hence why you adjust the machine from there. You would have to add like 5-6 pulleys and fabricate a few pieces

[@emanueligorarroz1091]

Mas o cilindro de metal que se liga no cabo e levanta as anilhas realmente precisava ser uma roldana? Não poderia ser ligado diretamente no cilindro de metal que levanta os pesos?

[@DanielFerreira-fu5ue]

Hi, could you tell me in the PDF project what the measurements are? For example 92.2, would it be measured in inches? I was confused because of the scale. Grateful.

[@SurrajPatil]

If you use rubber spacers between the concrete bar it won't crack.

[@solomonmachine2137]

@@SurrajPatil it’s not necessary, it hasn’t cracked and won’t crack. It’ll only crack if I drop the weights like a fool

[@brunoangel4556]

Amazing job man

[@Beavyo]

Do you sell the fusion360 model? Would help immensely getting the dimensions of the front pulley swivel right.

[@danny60473]

Great job! Do you have the pulley brackets on your google drive?

[@AntiGravityResearch2022]

It would be interesting if you found a way to use concrete pancake blocks from lowes since they’re about 15 pounds and cost 2$ each

[@SwordandShield100]

Thank you for your existence, your videos are like drugs i want more

[@h2bbuilt]

Glue a sheet of rubber about the size 1/8" between the plates so they wont break

[@solomonmachine2137]

they dont need that. 6 moths later they look the exact same

[@carlfitness302]

This Channel is so underated it Need more Views And Sub

[@solomonmachine2137]

Thank you! I agree lol!

[@sumit_maan1]

We love your videos.. Love from India ❤

[@efdedrawing2761]

13:50 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 funny

[@kdumm7563]

What did you use for your center pole and selector shaft

[@АлексейУ-р5ш]

Галустян начало

[@dammunoz.p8366]

I just subscribed to your channel, it's very useful. Could you tell me please the THICKNESS of each pipes, I mean the main pipe, the 8 inch section and also the ouside diameter of them, sorry for my english. Your channel helps me a lot to improve this lenguage. Teachers advise me to watch videos that got my attention.(By the way I am from Perú), that's why I ended up watching your awesome video. And I am looking forward your next posted video( let me know If I made a mistake) Thanks a lot dude!!!👍👍👍

[@m.barrett4731]

What is the name of the software you use to create the project?

[@solomonmachine2137]

Fusion 360. I believe it’s free! It’s an auto desk application (same as autocad)

[@m.barrett4731]

@@solomonmachine2137 Thank you!

[@teamofone1219]

That’s cool and all but you can get a cheaper lat pull down machine for 160 instead of 200 which would probably work better than the diy build.

[@solomonmachine2137]

Not with a stack and doubtful it works better. Was just using my machine yesterday and it’s much better than cheap Chinese wall mounted trolley machines.

[@erickkang6385]

The pulley system ratio is 2:1 right?

[@roro4726]

Hello do you know how to make an assisted station pull up chin up dip thank you

[@TheSungecko420]

Just use bands as the assist. It’ll be cheaper, faster, less complex, and more effective.

[@aquienpuedainteresarDIY]

increible

[@johannesstreif9759]

Hey, nice vid! May you upload the . f3d file so i can rebuild ur project? Would be so nice. Greetings

[@awadheshyadav9321]

What is the weight of each plate bro

[@cristianosilva8675]

Top , bem feito ✔ e super resistente !!! Muito inteligente!!! $%*

[@nazariomarques1296]

wowwwwwww!!!

[@AexoeroV]

Nice machine you built! What software you used for the sketch? Thanks!

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

Looks like SketchUp but I could be wrong.

[@Odspeed001]

I can do these too, but i don't have those equipment

[@cerberus7849]

YES YES YES hole saws are fuckin bull shit at last someone's said it❤😵‍💫✊️☮️

[@DennisseEasabelleEasa]

What is the weight each plate

[@risunokairu]

Yeah, use a Forstner bit instead of a hole saw

[@jasehardy007]

How are you not at Colin Furze levels of subscribers yet!? Did the algorithm skip you?

[@Odspeed001]

@14:01 me trying to put it in on our first night 🌉

[@ProflexFitness]

Sometimes you just want to put the tip in

[@mohammedkaka5558]

More subs to u bro

[@bumblebeeman2103]

SUPPORT MY WOOOOOD!!!

[@zazugee]

for anymore who don't believe in synchronocities, i was just on the roof and asked God for a sign, i returned to watch videos about homegym and this was the 1st video and the last second of it, out of nowhere the guy says "i believe in God now" .-.

[@poneill65]

@13:52 Lucky your girlfriend wasn't around just then around to add a comment! ;-)

[@leviybarra2885]

SUPPORT. MY. WOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pathtooptimalhealth]

So basically…cost comes in when buying all the tools you showed🤪

[@icaras12x87]

SUPPORT MY WOOOOOOD

[@StevefromCincinnati]

Anyone else more than halfway through wondering why in the hell am I watching this?... I already have a pulley machine.

[@solomonmachine2137]

Maybe don’t watch then? Nobody is forcing you to watch, or be a fucking asshole

[@StevefromCincinnati]

@@solomonmachine2137I was eluding to the fact that the video was interesting and captivating even for someone who has no need for it... I didn't say anything negative about the video...snowflake.

[@solomonmachine2137]

@@StevefromCincinnati oh nice, honestly could be read either way. A confusing comment you made. Thanks though

[@MarkoAssi_pokervlogger]

After doing one of his projects you stop bodybuilding and do woodworking/metal works instead.

[@stabrovskyiteam]

Спасибо, что похвастался, но у 99% людей нет такого инструмента! По этому твое видео 6е несёт никакой пользы, кроме хвастовства! Есть ребята, что при помощи ручной пилы и шуруповерта делали похожие вещи, вот это было интересно.

[@thegrimmer]

You need 4 feet -- not 4 foot

[@AngusBrady-st2gi]

#@samsulek finally found a weight stack perfect for you .