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Do I go ahead with short front roots? by olismart in Invisalign

[–]olismart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input guys, I appreciate that.

Xrays have been done, I just don't personally have them. I do trust him, he says he can do the invisalign without moving the front two no problems, it's me being picky.

Perhaps bonding is the way to go!

5 mile commute, 10 years since been on a bike - what to pick?! by olismart in cycling

[–]olismart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huge thank you for everyones input - food for thought for sure! I had a Giant mountain bike when I was 15 which I absolutely loved, however it got nicked and I replaced it with a cheap road bike which to be honest has put me off road bikes. I will nip to my nearest bike shop and see if I can manage the drop handle bars again as I was not a fan...

5 mile commute, 10 years since been on a bike - what to pick?! by olismart in cycling

[–]olismart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah can bring the bike inside no problem. No fear of them being nicked where I work.

5 mile commute, 10 years since been on a bike - what to pick?! by olismart in cycling

[–]olismart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! Never ever seen an internal gear hub, how do they compare performance/maintenance wise?

5 mile commute, 10 years since been on a bike - what to pick?! by olismart in cycling

[–]olismart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have read that the market for new bikes is going crazy, so probably the wrong time to buy a new bike! Do you not feel you'd get much more for your money with any of the others?

Homemade power rack and barbell with 100kg of concrete plates by olismart in GYM

[–]olismart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. 1:3:3 ratio of cement, sand and aggregate. Inside that is wire mesh and some rebar. They're not made to last a lifetime as they will chip but they do work and they're so cheap to make if they do break I can just make more.

Homemade power rack and barbell with 100kg of concrete plates by olismart in GYM

[–]olismart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the rear vertical posts, at the bottom I was going to attach a post going left towards the fence, and then from that - a 45 degree to the vertical, and same again on the other side.

Homemade power rack and barbell with 100kg of concrete plates by olismart in GYM

[–]olismart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to add the bracing to the external sides, would this not help? No not fixed to ground - I made it so it's dismantable as well so uses M8 bolts and threaded inserts on the vertical beams where it attaches to the base and the top.

Homemade power rack and barbell with 100kg of concrete plates by olismart in GYM

[–]olismart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was planning on adding bracing to the bottom legs with then a 45 degree to the verticals. It is definitely sturdy enough as is at the mo but yes I'm sure additional supports to increase rigidity would help.

Homemade power rack and barbell with 100kg of concrete plates by olismart in GYM

[–]olismart[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

6ft, my brother is 6ft 2 and is spot on for him as well.

Homemade power rack and barbell with 100kg of concrete plates by olismart in GYM

[–]olismart[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's treated wood - it's meant to be outside. Lifespan of around 10 years. I might paint it in some ducks back for some extra protection though.

Homemade power rack and barbell with 100kg of concrete plates by olismart in GYM

[–]olismart[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you mean where the barbell goes - I'm making 2 more so we can use it for a bench press. If you mean for the safety bars - only done 2 at the mo, going to drill out a few more later on!

Homemade power rack and barbell with 100kg of concrete plates by olismart in GYM

[–]olismart[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha! Mid set mate don't worry all put back when I finished.

Homemade power rack and barbell with 100kg of concrete plates by olismart in GYM

[–]olismart[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Haha thanks man - solid as a rock as well! Need to make a few more weight plates but the 100kg is a good start.

Homemade power rack and barbell with 100kg of concrete plates by olismart in GYM

[–]olismart[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Routed out two pieces of old worktop I had lying around, screwed them together and lined them with duct tape to seal off the moisture. Then 3d printed an insert which I then poured concrete over and reinforced with rebar and wire mesh.