Version 2: How to Build a DIY 3 in 1 Crossfit Plyo Box with One Sheet of Plywood

We're making / showing you how to build a diy 3 in 1 crossfit plyometric jump box out of one sheet of plywood for your functional fitness. Save the $130 you'd give to Rogue, spend $30 on a sheet of plywood, and get some exercise while building your 3 in 1 plyo jump box. if this build seems to complex go ahead and check out verions 1: • How to Build a DIY 3 i...
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[@RookieMistakeYT]

Thank you so much for this. As a coach and trainer that trains mostly inner city athletes I end up not charging a lot of them because I know the money just isn’t in the household. Buying equipment gets so, so expensive. Videos like this make doing what I do possible!

[@LongTTH]

the fix to get every side of the box supported by 2 sides is so perfect, thanks

[@lohdal]

Nice job on improving Version 1. If you want to make your box even more stable you can do so by "Jigsaw" connecting all of the sides so that all sides of your box are supported on 4 sides. This does though take considerable more work to do and you will need to venture into precision cuts, either with a Jigsaw or a Circular Saw. I have just finished my box using a mini Circular Saw for the cutouts.

[@BenjaminBriu]

I’m making it from here!! Thanks so much!!

[@luisbecerra8128]

WOW! Thank you so much! This is awesome and so much cheaper if you already have the tools! 🎉

[@vmjcross]

11:00. What a patient puppy.

[@4rocksteady440]

This plan worked great for me. Thanks!

[@davesmulders3931]

Great idea to reinforce the box this way. You could also just make version #1, then glue some 1 inch wide offcut strips to the inside so that both ends of the offcut strip touch either 'screw-supported' panel. Would take around 2 to 3 strips per panel for plenty of support. Add some short screws to hold while the glue sets.

[@michaelkenny9027]

Thank you. Love the dog with his toy. Mine would be doing the exact same thing. GSD's are great.

[@logandouglas1466]

Made this today. Turned out great and super sturdy. Probably just going to add a polyurathane coat to smooth it out and help it last. Thanks for the video!

[@RookieMistakeYT]

Mind if I ask how it came out? How much did you end up paying for the plywood?

[@logandouglas1466]

I don’t recall exactly what paid, thinking around $40-$50. But the box came out great and we use it often. Very sturdy. I could’ve made my cuts slightly more precise, but even so there have been no issues

[@planetpainter]

Made this today! Thanks plans worked perfectly. Had to sand the edges a bit but altogether a great plan. Very sturdy!

[@BreakItYourself]

Glad it worked out for you!

[@1stMikeWhite]

Cost?

[@planetpainter]

@@1stMikeWhite about $40

[@GMax17]

Do a version 3: where you can use the inside of the box for storage

[@GCAT01Living]

Just started to get into woodworking and also fitness so this is PERFECT! Thank you for providing a cut sheet! Can't wait to make this.

[@combatbaseflint9786]

Thank you

[@AlteredState1123]

Thanks!

[@bobbyLovesTech]

Thank you for this but please don't ignore your gorgeous dog lol

[@jonathanhalsey4966]

Would this be strong enough for use with box squats? Or would you recommend extra bracing if someone wants to use it for squats too?

[@drubin9593]

nice

[@marcopineda._]

This was an awesome video. Thank you. Unfortunately HomeDepot refused to cut the wood for me so I’m stuck for a bit.

[@jbbuenviaje331]

Will it hold a 300lbs load? 240 person + 50-60lbs weights?

[@neil.es11]

Good box just not a fan of the corners missing

[@whatcousinsplay3255]

So what peices go where?

[@TERRY13G]

Stallbars diy?

[@johnnyrobert7983]

Be good to show which boards are what sides ie end board 24x28 etc and also show what goes 1st 2nd etc. You just build the box w/o what sides go next.

[@RookieMistakeYT]

Bro it’s a box. How much instruction do you really need???

[@EPSTomcat11]

Great improvement! Hm.. is the cut sheet off? The purple panels (I’m assuming the sides of the box, with the handles), look wider than tall, yet by your dimensions (20”) they should look taller than wide. Unless the 20” marking between the #1 and #2 cut is really 22.5, since the total width should add up to 96. Or maybe I’m missing something?

[@BreakItYourself]

Good eye. The written dimensions are correct BUT the purple rectangles should be rotated 90 degrees each. 20” between 1 and 2 is correct. I’ll update the google doc tomorrow.

[@EPSTomcat11]

@@BreakItYourself - That’d be great. Last thing we want is someone going to Home Depot and coming home with the wrong cuts 😳. Tip: use a consistent convention whenever writing down dimensions. I believe it’s width x height x depth, and starting first from a reference of identifying which is the front of the item.

[@BreakItYourself]

corrected sheet drive.google.com/file/d/1LETdtdjDJ8fpc-GrpR76m0gLfVoTHApX/view?usp=sharing

[@EPSTomcat11]

@@BreakItYourself Still potentially confusing due to the inconsistent markings....

[@RookieMistakeYT]

@@EPSTomcat11 make one and contribute then 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@oysteinohansen]

Great video!! I love that you improved upon v1. When making the handles, would you recommend making them before glueing and screwing the box shut?

[@BreakItYourself]

That would probably be easier if you have a work surface and can clamp the work pieces. The only reason I didn't do that is because I thought it would be easier to make the handles once assembled for people without work benches. but getting the scraps out was annoying. Didn't take but 2 minutes but you'd still get a better result adding handles ahead of time.

[@STBRetired1]

It IS nice to build things yourself. But since this video was made, 3/4" cheapie plywood is costing $ 45 to $ 50 per sheet. Plus, if you don't have all the tools and expertise to cut, glue and screw then this 23 minute video will take about three days to construct a box for an average person. OR, you can buy on Amazon a precut and predrilled box for around $ 90 to $ 95 and assemble it yourself in an hour or less. I see the Garage Fit box has interlocking puzzle joints as does the Amazon Basics box for added strength and support.

[@RookieMistakeYT]

Yeah. Prices are insanely ridiculous right now. But I suggest going to a local lumber store. IF they have any stock or have some left over, imperfect lumber they’d probably sell it to you for a lower price. Also if it takes the average person three days to build this then they must have went through 4th grade quite a few times. This is some wood panels, wood glue, and screws with clear visual instructions. Unless you were the kid in the corner eating the glue there’s no way you can’t knock out this project a half day to a day at most.

[@aaronmurillo5166]

What kind of plywood did you use for this project? I've seen most people use birch plywood but it is a bit more expensive.

[@BreakItYourself]

Just a higher grade pine to have less knots. 3/4” thickness

[@justinyale4550]

What thickness of plywood did you use and how did you find a sheet for $30 because I’m only seeing $60 ones 😞

[@BreakItYourself]

3/4" and I purchased this a few months ago. Lumber is definitely more expensive in my area but for some reason plywood hasn't increased quite as much.

[@boomstick900]

@@BreakItYourself Would MDF work? I'm seeing $60 for plywood too, $40 for MDF.

[@RookieMistakeYT]

@@boomstick900 I wouldn’t recommend it for this build/instructions. MAYBE something with a different blueprint and more support. Even then it’d be iffy. Let’s go over why: MDF weighs more than plywood. This can be a major issue if you’ll need to lift, hold, or clamp panels in place or want to move your box around from place to place, turn it, etc. When it comes to strength, plywood is the winner. MDF is a softer material than plywood and tends to sag or split under pressure. That’s why it’s important to reinforce it if you’re going to using it to build anything that’s gonna bear weight. Plywood also has more flex than MDF, so you can gently bend it to create curves; plus, plywood won’t expand, contract, or warp, even under temperature extremes. Lastly, Screws anchor better in plywood. Because it’s soft, MDF doesn’t anchor screws very well.

[@dakotabroeker9851]

Where is the link to the pdf for the cut diagram

[@styx85]

In the video description bruh

[@jamest935]

A 4 by 8 piece of plywood at 3/4 inch thickness right now is more expensive than just buying a box from rogue..

[@BreakItYourself]

lol what? I just checked my local big box store and this pine sheet is going for $45. Where are you located?

[@jamest935]

@@BreakItYourself man ! I wish haha, I'm located in New York and I checked the home Depot and Lowes and sadly the prices were crazy.

[@jamest935]

@@BreakItYourself online I checked other hardware stores lowest I saw was around $80. Might do that still cause it's a little cheaper than getting one still but idk. Would you think 1/2inch thickness could work ?

[@jamest935]

@@BreakItYourself nevermind lol, I found one for 65$

[@BreakItYourself]

1/2” would probably need some additional bracing. I’d stick with 3/4”

[@nithyanandacultexposedarch7713]

You sound exactly like Idubbbz

[@killiancabrera9697]

You know what would be really helpful? Actually saying WHAT PIECES you're then using to assemble the final thing. Having a tripod a foot away doesn't explain much.

[@Steadyrock09]

Finally, someone with some common sense!!!!

[@Steadyrock09]

How about some proper building instructions? You did a ton of pointless talking when you should have used more visuals!!!!

[@tommcqueary7831]

I cannot imagine why you ruined this video by adding annoying background music. Version 1 was much more viewable.