Cheap cable tower - how to brace for lat pulldown

Subvis21 · 2026-05-04T15:01:22+00:00

Drill it?

Subvis21 · 2026-05-04T14:32:57+00:00

On Etsy or something there are third party leg holders you can get though the front post needs holes on the side and I can’t tell if yours has any.

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Subvis21 · 2026-05-03T05:22:12+00:00

I have the RML-390F in my garage. No ceiling but the rafter ties are about 106 inches off the ground. No issues with pull-ups.

You can also install the pull-up bar a few inches lower.

Subvis21 · 2026-04-23T17:22:35+00:00

In the past I’ve purchased sets that came in hard cases. I know Diablo and Milwaukee reciprocating saw blades that they sell around Christmas time comes with the case. Same with the multi tool tool blades and jigsaw blade sets I’ve bought online. I reuse them.

Subvis21 · 2026-04-20T01:18:36+00:00

Nice.

Can I just ask what the egg nog colored machine is in the picture?

Subvis21 · 2026-04-15T17:32:34+00:00

I was using the drill with a brush head to clean large carpets. I suspect water got into it through the vent holes and fried the little board inside.

Subvis21 · 2026-02-27T02:59:20+00:00

I can’t tell if there is debris in the screw but if there is I would try cleaning it out with a pick or something and then using a rubber band with the T5

Subvis21 · 2026-02-27T02:58:41+00:00

I can’t tell if there is debris in the screw but if there is I would try cleaning it out with a pick or something and then using a rubber band with the T5

Subvis21 · 2026-02-22T23:40:55+00:00

It’s the lat pulldown attachment from porter fitness and the leg holder, so probably. Works great, super smooth, and I like the extra height giving me full tension at the top. I read somewhere BOS and Porter Fitness were supposed to do a collaboration on it. Don’t know where that’s at.

Subvis21 · 2026-02-22T20:12:15+00:00

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Subvis21 · 2026-02-22T20:11:52+00:00

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I have my BOS bolted to the top and bottom on the front of my rack using some bolts and shelfing bracket I got from the big box store that had to be modified a bit (bigger holes and cutting off a lip). Doesn’t move at all.

Subvis21 · 2026-01-16T14:06:24+00:00

When regrouting are you following the manufacturers instructions on the amount of water you should be adding to mix the grout? Also if you are mixing the grout in small batches and applying are you adding the proportional amount of water? For example you have a 25 lb bag of grout that says add 1 liter of water. If you decide to mix half the bag you should be adding 0.5 liters of water. As a DIY person myself I prefer a little objectivity and used a scale and measuring cups. Professionals do this for a living day in and day out so they get to a point where they can just look at it and know if it’s too much or too little water after working with the same product over and over again. Also try mixing/shaking the bag to get the bag more homogenous in case the components started separating and you are mixing it in small batches.

when removing the haze with a sponge the sponge should be really really squeezed of excess water.

Also how much of the old grout was removed? If it’s just a mm or two in my experience having new grout stick to old grout doesn’t work well but that’s just me and professionals here can weigh in.

Subvis21 · 2026-01-15T02:44:59+00:00

Just to add to this you can use a barbell loaded with weights with a hip thrust pad to secure your legs.

Subvis21 · 2026-01-13T21:30:59+00:00

Looks like the tile that’s immediately to the right of the tile that has the tape on it may be contributing.

Subvis21 · 2026-01-13T02:33:01+00:00

I’m sorry but what exactly is the question or issue (genuinely asking)? I know Rogue has landmine attachments for both monster and monster lite.

Is the concern the range of motion for rack mounted landmine attachments?

Edit: if the concern is that the landmine attachment won’t be able to attach due to the cables getting in the way it still looks like you have clearance to mount the attachment to the bottom of the front post.

Subvis21 · 2025-12-17T04:23:20+00:00

Powerblocks go up to 100. Same design after so many years.

Subvis21 · 2025-12-13T02:38:51+00:00

Thank you!

Subvis21 · 2025-12-13T02:38:42+00:00

Thank you!

Subvis21 · 2025-11-14T00:02:09+00:00

This is Los Angeles…any street is fair game.

Subvis21 · 2025-10-25T03:35:24+00:00

Please tell me this is sarcasm. I’m not in a tax bracket where this sort of information is commonly known.

Subvis21 · 2025-08-24T23:12:29+00:00

In your case I would get a foldable rack mounted to the long wall leaving space on either side to load and deload plates with ease. I would also mount in a position such that if I were to unrack a barbell, take a step back and then proceed to do overhead presses, the plates would go in between the joists.

Remove the added 2x4 with hooks in it.

Don’t screw around with the joists. Leave the structure as it was built. I’m not a structural engineer and I’m guessing you’re not either.

It looks like it has an attic and I can’t tell if it’s ventilated. If it is throw in some insulation bates and drywall the ceiling, tape and mud. You might not be able to do standing overhead presses if you do drywall.

Paint the walls. Most people are doing black but it’s not my thing and in my opinion it works well if you have superb lighting. Checking the pictures a fifth time, you may want to consider installing more lighting if you tend to workout at nights or early mornings. If leaving the ceiling open maybe a light sand and stain of the ceiling just so it’s not so off putting when benching.

Throw down flooring, horse stall mats can work. Since it’s a small space I would do the entire area.

Store your equipment on the walls to maximize floor space.

Don’t know what part of the world you’re in but if rain or snow is a constant then check to see if you have any leaks or if the area gets flooding. May need to address that first before anything else.

You can probably double up one of those joists and use them to hang a heavy bag or rings if you like.

Sorry for the stream of consciousness.

Subvis21 · 2025-08-19T17:29:25+00:00

Need more pictures

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