Vlog #2 How to make wood holds and circuits

We all think wooden hangboards are a no brainer. They are nice to use, they save your skin. They allow you to do more training. More folks are thinking the same about wood holds for the actual climbing. They are not a new invention of course! But this is the nature of history - old ideas get forgotten or go out of fashion and then get picked up again years later.
In this episode I go through how I make my own wood holds, why I think they are a good idea and solve some specific problems I have with training on climbing walls, and how I set endurance circuits with them.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Remember Tommy Caldwell!

[@matthewbeer2405]

Dang Dave, Purely for your sake because I find you to be a delightful human being, and I love your videos, I gotta add to the chorus of people telling you to be careful with that saw. Carpenter and climber here. Cutting such small pieces on a chop saw like that is extremely dangerous. It risks that piece flying off and hitting you, or worse, having your hand pushed or pulled in to the blade. Especially with this saw, which looks like it needs a new blade. I use a chop saw every day and only a few times have ever done what you just did. If you need to make cuts on such a small piece, you should clamp down the piece with a clamp and then cut. Alternatives include clamping it on a bench and using a circular saw. Also, about the table saw, you should always only hold one half of the piece you're cutting, otherwise you are forced to lean over the blade as you cut it. If you just push one half of the wood, you can stand to the side, and don't risk having your body pulled in to the blade. That really does happen. Of course, I recommend glasses and ear protection too, but those things seem like, if you haven't already developed that habit, you won't. Anyway, I hope this doesn't come off as too preachy. I just didn't want to half-way explain things.

[@dylanocarroll6963]

Really enjoying the vlog so far Dave but I have to say it; please consider wearing safety glasses when you're using a table saw. Particularly with using reclaimed wood, it only takes one long forgotten nail/panel pin to turn you in to the world's premier one-eyed climbing Scotsman.

[@teamleanmean4542]

Not to mention no riving knife installed and sitting with your face directly behind the blade, if kick back occurs you could be seriously injured.

[@jakoball]

Hello Dave! I have to tell you that I really like the idea of making your own wooden holds. Do you know by any chance what species of wood you used? And since I'm quite familiar with woodworking I'd like to encourage you (like some others) to use eye and ear protection. When dealing with some species (like oak) It's also wise to wear a dust mask, since the wood dust tends to cause lung problems. Another thing is using the machines... Cutting on the table saw freehand is very dangerous! You should always use some sort of guide (fence or cross cut guide) to avoid kickback. Especially when cutting smaller stock there is a big risk of cutting your fingers if kickback occurs. I don't want to sound like a wise guy or to be a safety nanny. But I would like to see you climbing for years to come and learn from you since you are a big inspiration for me in my climbing efforts :) Greets from Slovenia!

[@danobable]

I've been a carpenter for years and have had bits of wood ripped from my hands doing exactly what dave was doing and it can cut and really hurts, luckily my fingers were never pulled into the saw, so its not advisable. Maybe its ok if you have hands as strong as dave's but probably not! Sorry dave. Great vid though, cheers :-))

[@paddyging7610]

Im loving all the climbing info from this guy, particularly helping with my elbow issues. Just one point on this one I am new to climbing but imagine 10 fingers are relay helpful. I do have 30 + years working with power tools, this machine (the saw) used in this manner will eventually do one or both of the following. eat your fingers. spit the wood back towards you with vicious results. please be careful. I personally would not allow this particular type of saw onto one of my job sites.

[@Blurstarl597d]

love the safety squints

[@Zhelyo]

Nice one Dave. It's great that you finally have a vlog. Many people are well psyched to see more of your knowledge and experience shared!

[@plainsightcopyrightfreemus131]

Amazing, really loving these Dave. Production values are super high! Great work :)

[@EranBachar]

Super interesting everything on your video! Thanks a lot 🙏🏻

[@LukeRockCimber]

Dave - I really like your demeanor.. thanks for the content.

[@sensiblecitizen4922]

Love you man but your technique with power saws is super dangerous. Please don’t use a table saw without a fence or gauge and never grip both ends of piece while pushing the wood through. Kickback can blind you or take a finger or worse.

[@estascosasraras]

I truly admire Dave, great climber I enjoy his videos, but must agree with many of this comments, Personal Protective Equipment= PPE, goggles, earplugs, don't sit in front of the power tools, it takes less than a second to loose a finger or worse.

[@pauldoffing]

Yeah, that was scary to watch! I'm a huge fan, not trying to troll even a little, but: Please consult some of the many videos online about safely using these two saws.

[@StickyPaw]

You the man Dave! Keep the vids coming.

[@3amsaint]

Love the series so far. Loving the lol of the holds. My only suggestion would be to avoid countersunk screws. They can wedge a crack. Best to use washer heads. And be wary of grain direction when making them. Grain running short ways across a long hold with definitely crack and leave exposed screws you could catch yourself on.

[@JonPMelly]

amazing content dave!

[@JesperJohannesson]

Great idea!

[@YoureInSilico]

Wow these videos are so good.. I really need to reconsider my lifestyle, atm I have so poor facilities for climbing it's making me anxious.

[@vule92994]

Thank you Dave! Ahhh I remember when you used to do lock offs holding your daughter (foto from blog).

[@danobable]

Hi Dave, Brilliant vlog thanks so much for taking the time to put them together. I have made lots of wooden holds at home from firewood logs just like you would do when chopping up kindling. I used Ash and as its firewood it's obviously really cheap, just make sure it's seasoned. I split them along their length with a small axe and make different shapes. I then cut them to length with a hand saw and sand them. I did all this in underpants and flip flops, no need for PPE

[@bobbiebonghit4828]

Awesome video. I would love to find a good strategy for replicating a variety of wooden holds so that I could make a mirrored system board. My current gym lacks this and I have alot of imbalance I would like to work on. Would love some ideas. Thanks.

[@michaeledwards7604]

I love making my own wooden holds and agree hardwood works better. I use local aussie redgum, very dense hard wood and I can make them very thin and crimpy but (touch wood) don't break. One of the best things with homemade is styling the holds to mimic favourite moves out on rock. Had to close my eyes watching you on the bench saw, eek!

[@sethgilbertson2474]

If you are training anearobic endurance, what kind of intervals would you use? I have a 45 degree wall with a good selection of holds and I typically count how many moves I do in succession but I have been thinking about timing it instead. Thanks Dave! I’m an older climber that has been at it for quite some time but have really dedicated myself to it in the last couple years. I really appreciate the content you put out!

[@alang7846]

Using the wall for stamina training is the way to go for sure. 40 years ago I used to train at the Glasgow tech college wall. It was about 15 feet high, a bouldering wall. At first, we all amused ourselves inventing bouldery moves and big dynos. Cubby Cuthbertson would turn up. He never bouldered. He would climb up and down the descent route, feet on brick edges, for half an hour to an hour at a time. We had to find alternative ways down. We were like, "Hey Maestro, you're in the bloody way". But we got the picture. If you want to climb well, train for stamina. Train until your forearms are torched. Also, that way you avoid injury. Other top dogs of that era also trained relentlessly for stamina. Ron Fawcett had a railway wall near his house. Tom Proctor climbed on the wall of a barn. Train for stamina.

[@krastanmitrev3469]

Dave, That is good DIY, nice ideas... definitely i will use it. One more thing, You realy have to use safety glasses and dust mask... 😉

[@pierocus3261]

I have finger skin issues as well. My hands don't even sweat (I don't use chalk when climbing) and yet my skin is always what stops me from training more. My arms could surely take some more movements but my skin hurts so much I just have to stop. I think it must have something to do with diet. All of my friends eat much more meat than ne and it seems none of them has skin problems. Thank you for your videos!!

[@soyeonaddict8693]

What a delinquent. Top-rope inspection of routes is one thing. I do quite a bit of that myself. But what kind of monster chops up a 12 foot snooker table to make holds for his climbing wall.

[@ben12345.]

Dave, Next time your using a table saw, do not sit with your face directly behind the blade. If it kick back your going to seriously get hurt. 🤘

[@ben12345.]

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[@sethgilbertson2474]

And maybe some ear pro?

[@RonaldoMessina]

and always use the tablesaw guides (even with a relatively low-power motor) when cutting.

[@daver4331]

Ohh - maybe get some goggles, mask and ear defenders on! Internet HS and all that ;) Enjoying the videos Dave :)

[@EranAmir]

Hi Dave, great video, thank you! Do you do your circuits for 60 minutes straight? Or divide them into sets with rests in between?

[@climbermacleod]

A circuit specific vlog will be coming to this channel soon! But quick answer - usually in 20 minute sets with a short tea break.

[@EranAmir]

Perfect, thanks! Looking forward for the next videos!

[@TheRandomPig]

were do you get your holds from?

[@ChrisHaileyTrainHardDiveEasy]

You could sell them bad boys Dave haha

[@adosdosa9212]

Hello Dave, what kind of wood do you recomend? Thank you.

[@shanewatters9251]

As a wood working professional I was truly terrified watching him use that "table saw" and band sander. Please internet, learn how to use those tools safely before you end up a cautionary tale.

[@felixd1127]

Hi Dave, Do you train aerobic power as well? What kind of alactic intervals do you do, which intensity? I understood (now) that this is pretty important for regeneration of ATP for anerobic system. What do you think about, to train this specifically?

[@climbermacleod]

The above circuits do train aerobic power.

[@felixd1127]

Dave MacLeod I‘m reading „Training for Climbing“ from E. Hörst. Table 5.5 shows for Aerobic Power: „low to moderate intensity“, „alactic intervals less than 15 seconds, strength / power endurance intervals of 15 to 90 seconds“ Is that what you‘re training with your circuit?

[@heli400]

4:30,,, it is!!!! holy shit, where can I buy one!?!!

[@dincerekin]

dont use gloves with rotary tools

[@pph213]

Someone is going to cut their hand off watching this.

[@mattskeet6572]

What boulder mat makes the best work bench?

[@ArtZ00]

But first, which belay gloves are best for wood working?

[@pinkyfull]

You're advice is great but not wearing protective glasses, or ear protection, or gloves (though that is less important) hurts.

[@heli400]

whoa!!!! 3 mins in,,,, is that a 1/2 table saw and 1/2 mitre saw!?!?!?!

[@jaromejacksan6934]

Love your project. I made similar with woodprix instructions.

[@yurakovalec7292]

So fantastic to me Jarome!!

[@jacob122590]

Dude you are very good at dis. Why you no carpainter?

[@Lime.283]

one more on the safety comments: DONT wear gloves with a belt sander. If your finger gets caught it will pull your whole hand in. Better to miss just the skin on the tip of your finger rather than the whole hand eeh?

[@NotRelevant1]

I’m usually not that guy that complains about safety on a KZbin video, but not having a fence on the table saw while sitting neck/head level with the table is a bit sketchy. At least stay off to the side of it for future reference.

[@danielwinsor6018]

Chriiiiiist, people. There needs to be *one* comment on power tool safety, not 40. No one cares about your two cents that reiterate the same, exhausted point. Like the first comment if you agree, and move along.

[@kieran1289]

Safety squints

[@sherrylkeith6549]

I think you can learn more about it on woodprix website.

[@stanleygohqiming5417]

Did he just say he can do the circuit non stop for an hour?

[@vincentmoon9187]

I mean this is one of the world's top climbers we're talking about...so easily, yes.

[@puryeareaker7975]

You can use Stodoys and plans. The best plans and very detailed instructions. You can learn a lot from them and do it yourself.

[@sherrylkeith9695]

I made it with woodprix handbooks !

[@gravyblue]

An hour????

[@Tobsen660]

As a climber and woodworker I like the Projekt, but please be careful. My faceexpression was the same as yours while watching. Take your time for some basic table saw safty videos on youtube. It might safe your fingers.

[@lindamorgey6736]

Woodglut scripts contain most of the woodworking plans you can find.

[@kierondesmond7791]

Your table saw use is way more risky than any climbing you've ever done.

[@climbermacleod]

No, it's not.

[@kiefmanning7394]

Those saws can’t even be imported or sold in the USA because they are considered too dangerous

[@50_Pence]

who dislikes this .... hahahahaha

[@xustavus]

yeah dude thats not a bandsaw

[@mountbeckworth1]

Admire you, but your safety issues kinda rival Trump's internal Lysol. Maybe you should add a warning. But that's my only criticism.

[@howler6490]

Gloves,mask,hearing pro...pities sake man.You take great care in trying to avoid death but you don't mind deafness,blindness and amputation. C'MON DAVE.

[@VisinskiRadoviBeograd]

Yes, building mitochondria, but are you really eating a healthy plant-based food? Or you eat muscles and internal organs of other creatures?

[@climbermacleod]

I do eat some plants, yes, along with muscles and internal organs of creatures.

[@alang7846]

That's called a "haggis supper"

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Plants are good fiber, in moderation, for pushing the nutritious muscles and internal organs of creatures through our omnivorous guts.

[@climbermacleod]

There is no requirement to add anything else in order to push meat through our guts.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

True enough Dave, I was being somewhat simplistic. I do feel that salads and in particular fermented foods like sauerkraut help stabilize my gut biota. Plus a bit of fresh fruit is so tasty! I am interested if you are still on a keto/low-carb type diet? I converted almost three years ago and have found huge improvements in my health and performance. Reading of your experiences, as well as those of Neil Gresham were encouraging early in the process...truly invaluable.

[@pirriyurtoncase9832]

bla bla bla...and blaaa bla

[@khakicam5400]

How about you fuck off

[@PseudoSarcasm]

Holy Jesus, I can't believe he think he is interesting enough to talk for so long.

[@vincentmoon9187]

Certainly a lot more interesting than you...