(q - pref for keith hobman) boxes for resting barbell on i..

In article <1108038720.743373.91290.DeleteThis@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
q_q_anonymous.DeleteThis@yahoo.co.uk wrote:

> Hobbes wrote:
> > In article <1107977665.184177.303720.DeleteThis@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com>,
> > q_q_anonymous.DeleteThis@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
> >
> > > I want to do the barbell floor press keith mentioned 6 months ago
> > > http://www.weightliftingdiscussion.com/floorbarbellpress.html
> > >
> > > Like that picture, except I want to use boxes to rest the barbell
> on.
> > > The prob is, where would I get boxes? Do I build them with
> chipboard?
> > > I have no idea where to get crates. Or if building the boxes -
> what
> > > wood to buy to build the boxes.
> >
> > I do the real easy thing. I buy 2x4 studs. I cut them into 15" length
> (6
> > per stud). I do a stack by alternating the studs till I get my
> desired
> > height. Then I place 4 of them across the top with even spacing.
>
> I just called my local huge DIY store(homebase). I thought I was lucky
> to get an american answering, but he didn't know what a stud was, he
> said they didn't have any more, then I asked him the price, and he hung
> up.
>
> I'm gonna have to buy it without saying 2x4 or stud.
> So, i'm looking planks of wood 1.5"(deep) x 3.5"(width) x 8ft (length)
> and i'll cut each into 6 15" planks. I get that.
> But, what type of wood should I (/should I not) ask for? and what to
> hold them together(any particular glue or type of fastener)?

I use screws, but that is just me.
>
> I am thinking of doing this raised off the floor, so that my elbows can
> go below my body (barbell down to chest) so I can get a fuller
> movement. To do this, I am also considering using a bad quality bench
> I already have minus rubbish barbell retainers(using the stacks to rest
> the barbell on) to give the benefit of allowing me to lower the elbows,
> and the benefit of the incline BP. Would it get way too expensive or
> unsuitable raising the stack high? (i'll put little wooden feet on
> them of course - to stop them tipping)

You may want to place them against a wall if you are leaning a pad on
them. I haven't tried this.

--
Keith

In article <1108039685.000652.160810.DeleteThis@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com>,
q_q_anonymous.DeleteThis@yahoo.co.uk wrote:

> thanks the info. The only term my DIY store knows is wood. When you
> say 'two by stock' do you mean a plank 2" deep, about 4" wide, and
> their length would be almost the width of the box - to go from one side
> of the box to the other.
>
> What type of wood for the 'two by stock'?
>
> If i screw lumber wood together would I need no 'internal bracing'?

No bracing needed.

Spruce is fine.

--
Keith