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    Load on bolts and Angle Steel

    Following my previous post on using bolts as a replacement for J-cups in a bench & squat power rack, I came up with a new design: 1. The red base is a UPN 100 welded old elevator base. 2. I use two of these as the poles to support the weight. The bases will be connected at the top back (near...
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    Shear load on bolts

    Hi all. Trying to build my DIY weightlifting rack (bench press & squatting). The two beams are 60x60 mm (3mm thick) galvanized steel. The issue is with the hinges. Making a special welded hinge is too expensive. Thought of using M22 bolts. The Olymic barbell will rest on one M22 bolt on each...

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