And when we needed him most, he returned

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

So nice, thankyou 😀

@anthonylargeanus9401

4 жыл бұрын

The avatar has returned

@davidzamora9973

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yea!

@liftingafterdark3241

4 жыл бұрын

Came to the comment section to say the same thing! I’ve been waiting on this video!

@philmessina476

4 жыл бұрын

I just built my half rack combo!!! I'm so stoked. I've been watching this video over and over, waiting for this moment. I got the pressure treated lumber a few weeks ago, then the parts. But I couldn't find the plates and the "unions" (or couplings). Lately, there have been lumber shortages out here in the Bay Area and Central California. But I finally had time to cut the 10' posts into all the sections. In the video, he skips the shorter floor beams, which are 21". But you can see them in the diagram. Then, I assembled the parts with a little help in my backyard. So, far so good. I already have the adjustable bench. Now, I'm just waiting on my new 45 lb Olympic bar and some plates! Woo hoo! Thanks, DIY Duke!

I'm back.

@hollywoodj5758

4 жыл бұрын

DIY Duke awesome!

@totttrax

4 жыл бұрын

Please don't leave us for 30 years again duke

@Dagreatkid2000

4 жыл бұрын

DIY Duke are you serious about the how much weight does it take to break 4x4 because you really got my hopes up for that video

@ronniemillsap

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome back!!!

@shayne182

4 жыл бұрын

You were missed, buff dad!

Buff Duke is that really cool father figure that you look up to as a kid, and even as an adult

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Sean, so happy about that 😀 See you next video

@denniskurz9135

4 жыл бұрын

@@diyduke Duke, you're the man. We love you, buddy! :)

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

@@denniskurz9135 Dennis, thankyou so much 😀

I noticed some shaking and am concerned so I’ll be praying for D.I.Y. Duke to be blessed to be around another 20 years. 🙏🏾

@sagargaigawale

4 жыл бұрын

I noticed too. He'll definitely be shooting for that 3 figure mark(100).

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

It's an inherited condition called essential tremors. As many as one in 20 people older than age 40 and one in five people over 65 may have essential tremor. I got a few good years left 😉

@klattson112

4 жыл бұрын

My nana quivered so much she vibrated, but it didnt impact her life much and she lasted until 94

@truh_von_tay

4 жыл бұрын

DIY Duke Good 🙏🏾 Id never seen it in any other videos and I’m like...it ain’t stop him from building anything else. Just didn’t know if it was recent or progressive kinda thing. Much love and blessings ✊🏾💪🏾

@kickstothehead3705

4 жыл бұрын

DIY Duke dude jus means you used them hand a lot in your life man props to you an all your work an gains

Duke talks to the camera with a lot of sincerity that it’s sort of comforting. Great man!

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou 😀

I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the kzread.infoUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B

This man is a treasure and must be protected at all cost.

I made a half-rack of my own design and a homemade barbell and weights myself this week. I made the mistake of posting a picture of it. Now I'm getting messages from people I haven't spoken to in 5 years. This is what girls must feel like when they get out of a longterm relationship

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@Worlds.Strongest.Mauro10

4 жыл бұрын

Pics or it didnt happen

@jeffstewart7279

3 жыл бұрын

Was your design similar to this? Did you use 4x4 beams for support? What was your hole spacing? @DIY Duke uses 3.5" spaced holes, but to accommodate both my wife and I I would need some holes to be 2" spaced, and I'm really hoping that won't jeopardize the strength of the setup

I've never seen a video with this many views yet 0 dislikes. Says a lot about how much people appreciate these equipment builds during this time of need

I built this as a DIY novice, so I just wanted to say thanks Duke for the very accessible & (mostly) complete video! A few things: A) the video somewhat skims over ALL the locations for the nail plates (namely at the junction of the main mast and the base), but you can see them in shots toward the end of the video. B) I needed more than 1lb. of deck screws (at 1 5/8 length) to complete the project. Buy 2lb to be safe. C) If you play it right, you can get the holes in the two plates to line up so you don't have to screw through the metal (e.g. at 13:47). Not a big deal but if you are slightly OCD like me it feels good. D) I built mine higher so I could dead hang without touching the ground. I'm 6'2", and I cut the vertical pieces to 97". For this I bought 2x10' and 2x14' pieces of lumber (hardware store was out of 12 footers) This adds mass obviously, but hey why not get BUFF just moving your rack around? Thanks again!

@kylemurray3526

3 жыл бұрын

“This adds mass obviously” I sure hope it does 😂. We’re the same height so thanks for sharing this!

@darianmccoy6433

3 жыл бұрын

About how much would you say this project cost? Just wondering for myself!

@yousehold

3 жыл бұрын

@@darianmccoy6433 I remember spending about $150 on this project at my friendly local hardware store, but I had to buy a couple tools, & I doubled up the plumbing in order to have two sets of rack pins. In raw materials, you can probably land around $100-$120 at a big chain store.

Perfect timing with the gyms being closed... we need all the diy gyms we can get....

Yeah. The world needs more DIY Duke. Maybe the next project could be the DIY Duke homemade treadmill

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

😀

14:46 sir you hit the hardest "buff dude style" i have ever seen. I felt that.

Duke is my goal when im older. Woodworker and buffdude.

Hell yeah, the world needs more Duke! Welcome back 😀💪

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

😀 thankyou my good friend 💪

He is a national treasure. Spend as much time with him as you can!

The duke of hazzard knocks it out of the park again. Straight up champion

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

That was very nice of you to say, thankyou so much 😀

How did I just find this channel? I remember watching the Buff Dudes when I first started lifting in 2013. Duke inspired me to build my first wooden Squat/power rack, bought the wood yesterday. I am going to attempt to incorporate a pull down into Dukes design.

@thevoid5117

3 жыл бұрын

How did It go? I'm going to do the same.

@jayklink851

3 жыл бұрын

@@thevoid5117 Hey! Pretty good, I acquired the material's necessary and began measuring/cutting the wood. However, I decided to amend the Buff Dudes plan if ever so slightly. Personally, for back exercises, the constant resistance of cable machines superior (for me). After watching a video by Eddy Concepcion, who included a lat pull down on his rack, I've decided to incorporate some of his designs (for my own rack). Here is the link, good luck! kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJ-Hp7ibocvPhbg.html

I wanna be like this cat when I grow up. Thanks Duke!

DIY Duke: "Here is how you build your own half rack." Me living in an apartment: "I could only dream."

what an excellent little orange observer!

Just built this and it works great! Parts costed me about 125 which is way cheaper than trying to buy a metal half rack right now. Thank you so much DIY Duke for the design and for helping me stay a buff dude during all these gym closures!

Outdoor DUMBBELLS!... YEAAH

Glad to read that the little shake is nothing serious. You seem like a great guy and I’ve loved some of the videos you’ve produced. Certainly getting me thinking!

This is going to be my first ever DIY project, thanks!

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Frank, you can do it, let me know if you have any questions 💪

@new_game2589

4 жыл бұрын

How'd it turn out?

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

@@new_game2589 Great 💪

My son and I build your power rack..... it came out grat!!!! thank you guys for all the help on these projects.....next step......this half rack!!!!! thanks again...

What a LEGEND, everything I aspire to be in my role as a father... dreaming of still being able to play with me own two boys once they grow up. Thank you for being an inspiration... STAY BUFF💪💪

Duke rocks!...I'm 55 and your an inspiration to us older dudes trying to stay fit.

Made this last year. I use it daily. My friends like to use this when they come over. :) thanks duke! You rock.

My wife n I just decided to build our own power rack because the on-post gyms are still closed, and I found your channel. So glad I did. Thanks very much and God bless.

just built this in the basement. We used 8'ers instead of 10's and it came out great!

@ryanchopy448

3 жыл бұрын

Did you scale back the front and back supports? (36" and 20something)

Your sons are lucky to have you Duke. Thanks for being on KZread and helping us all out

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much 😀

Been watching you and your sons channels since 2014. Good to see that you're back!

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

Thank you so much for this Buff Dad! I just finished building my half rack and I LOVE IT! Thank you for the directions...I also made my own bench just like yours. I wanted to initially do a power rack...but I'll be moving soon so I don't want to have to transport it...half rack is way easier for that. Us DIYers truly appreciate you.

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much Mark, glad I could help 😀

Probably my favorite diy tutorial, going to use the same structure to build a yoke

Holy cow, I'm so late for this! I'm super stoked you are back DIY Duke aka BUFF Dad aka Master of Buffcraft! I really appreciate your work and watching the fun you and your awesome family have. I also really enjoy how creative these builds are. Thanks so much for your very well timed return and I sincerely look forward to whatever you do next! Stay safe and have an great evening!

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Wesley 😀

I wrapped the racking pin with black electric tape to prevent the metal on metal from ruining the coating on my bar. Thank you so much for the idea.

In DUKE we trust!

A glorious return of the Duke! Building the half rack right now but i dont have enough 4x4s so i will glue and screw some 2x4s together for the horizontal supports. That hopefully will do the trick.

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

😀 thankyou, yes gluing two together will work fine, like a glulam 💪

"DIY Duke is back" and I'm like : hell yeah!!!

Muchas gracias por compartir el conocimiento, excelente atril!, es lo mas simple y funcional que he visto en toda la red, sólo le agregaría un par de mejoras para que quedara perfecto: 1) descanso para squat a 34" del piso, en escuadra a 90° 2) 2 apoyos de 20" en borde interno, para colocar bandas elásticas en la barra de pull ups 3) 4 argollas con carabiner en par en: sector superior del atril, perpendicular a la barra, en la horizontal de la barra y en el sector inferior del atril. Muchas gracias por compartir de muy buenos videos!...Saludos desde Chile!

I'm 24 and I grew up with computers, spending so much of my time on them. I think how different my life would have been if someone like this was showing me how to build useful things and get excited about projects. I hope I can learn from you and teach my kids

Hello Diy Duke.. Thanks to you I have built a nice Half Rack and a bench. Your son's are very lucky to have you. Best of luck.

Just found you, just subbed, I really appreciate how mindful you are of building this👍

DIY Duke saves the day once again

@diyduke

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks fellow Buff dude 💪

Love the vid!! Reminds me of building things around my parents house and with my dad. Thanks so much and God bless!!

First time homeowner and I have a garage. Building this and the power rack ASAP! Thank you for this!

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Mitch 😀

Awesome spark button live long and prosper

BUFF Duke is king

Thanks for the amazing idea! It only cost me $148 for materials buying everything new.

Your the BEST DIY DUKE!

This man is a real American.

Mother my child DIY Duke! Jokes aside, this is perfect timing, I'm fifteen, and trying to get a barbell and weights, and now I won't have to buy a half rack, I can make my own, and save a ton of money.

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, thataway Joe, don't let any body tell you that you can't make your own especially people who charge too much for there equipment 😀

DIY Duke knows all about building strong stuff; he built the whole Buff Family! *OH YEAH*

Yes! Please do max weight test!

Hi Duke, I made the power rack and the bench following your instructions, thank you very much! Greetings from Argentina.

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Oh that's great, thankyou. Hope you're safe and healthy in Argentina 😀

I love how this video is edit. I get a good laugh or a good idea how to go about this thanks for sharing.🔥🔥🔥

Yes!! Always glad to see Buff Granpaw showing us some skills! Welcome back!!!

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronnie 😀

Welcome Back Duke! That was a great build! Keep em coming Buff Daddy!

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much

Fantastic project. Especially in today's world. Many thanks Mr Duke.

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much 😀

I have missed DIY Duke so much, so happy to see this in my feed! Make it the best damn outdoor gym ever!

You legit may have just saved my life. This is bar none the most NOVEL thing I think I have ever laid eyes on.

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jonathan 😀

Slow down! I just finished the bench and started on the power rack. Honestly, this video put a smile on my face

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, a smile is an invaluable trait 😀

you are back !!!!!!!!

The can do energy and attitude here is incredible. Love your work Duke, absolutely love it.

So many people have put up pictures and videos using your tutorial from years ago but its glad to have the OG back in business! I dont have space for the full rack but this one works perfectly for me! Thanks for the content!

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Sean, happy building 💪

This is a big come back with a major DIY. Way to go Buff Dad, you are a beast.

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan 😀

once i have my own house i will be building this. thanks duke!

Material List: 4x10ft 4 by 4 Pressure Treated Lumber 24x Nail Plates 1 x 1lbs Box Deck Screws 2 x ¾" Chair Flange 2x ¾ x 4½" Pipe Nipple 2x ¾ x 1½" Pipe Nipple 2x ¾" Pipe Union 2x ¾" Pipe Caps Tools List: Drill 1¼" Speed Bor Drill Bit Torx 8 Saw PPE Square

Suggestion for build: PULLEY SYSTEM. Also, one can just get a longer galvanized pipe and avoid the nipple, just put some pvc pipe over the metal pipe, between the flange and the wood post, so that it doesn't slide back, plus the pvc protects the knurling of the bar because it's metal against pvc. BTW, I did the power rack... that thing is solid! it's the best diy power rack out there! Thank you!!!

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas, that's fantastic you built the power rack 💪

Love any video with buff dad

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David😀

I would like to see BUFF Duke build a leg extension/curl for the DIY Bench

Best step by step video 👌 edits are perfect for a diy

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou 😀

Nice dragon flag, Duke ! Bruce Lee would be proud !

This guys voice is awesome.

It's cool when Buff Duke can show his dope skill.

DIY Duke would play an awesome Walter White.

PLEASE do a video on how much this rack can handle, that would be super helpful for those who are nervous about lifting really heavy and can’t afford a good rack, great video Yats Ffub

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, will do that definitely 💪

I just built a homemade bench using 2”x 6” lumber and 3/4” plywood. Now I’m gonna build this rack to go with it. Thanks, BUFF Dad! 💪🏻👍🏻

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😀

I just built this. I spent about $130 for the untreated 4x4, strong ties, black pipe, screws and 1 1/4 inch auger bit. For about $40 more, I could have purchased the well reviewed valor stands from Amazon, but building this is worth mega man points :-). Thanks Buff Dad!

It would be very interesting to see you do some sort of construction which would allow for cable cross. I mean, you have already blessed us with a half rack, a power rack, a bench and a power rack cable attachment. We're almost home, man!

oh yeah! an outdoor gym for you and the boys when they get home is a good idea, Buff Duke!

Well done sir! Thoroughly enjoyed this video!

Buff Dad! We missed you!

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie 😀

Thanks for the post Pop! Please make a DIY stand-alone wood Lat Machine. Old Dudes Rule!

I basically built this exact rack using the Buff Dudes Power Rack and some other YT video of a cheap rack. This is awesome!

Matching bench press would be a great project!

Hello I just built the squat rack it turned out really good thanks for the video really helpful thanks

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Ron, happy lifting 😀

Would've been so awesome to be able to print all the parts and take it with us at the store. They do customized cuts at my local store. Thank you so much Duke!!

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, happy building 💪

Great to see the return of a diy duke episode. Enjoyed it and hope there is more in the future. Stay buff 💪🏻

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam 😀

So glad I found your channel! Subscribed! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Your videos are so helpful. Thank you. Please teach us how to make an adjustable bench for these racks!

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Gatlin, that's a really great idea 💪

Building mine now 🤘keep up the buff content🤘

Great vid:) Spent $210 last weekend in the New England area for the wood and material. Had all the tools. Fun DIY project, if you plan on keeping something outside- better than metal.

Hell yeah an outside gym just like Olympia

What?!?! Buff dad has a channel!?!?! Awesome lol

Let’s go baby I was gonna build your power rack but didn’t have enough space, definitely building this one

Found your channel via the buff dudes bench building video...and man! Every video is something interesting that I either want to learn or needed to know. Thank you, sir! We appreciate the effort.

@diyduke

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much

Just finished my Squatrack based on this (an the power rack) The detailed description of everything helped me a lot! Looking forward to many squats in my home gym

Keep these coming please man you are awesome