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koreo · · Denver, CO · Joined Aug 2009 · Points: 85
Woodchuck ATC wrote:With all the injuries the last 2 years, I spend more time messin' around rebuilding it than I do climbing on it. It's like my 'gardening' project in the yard to keep me busy as broken bones mend.
Nicely done.
Jaaron Mankins · · Durango, CO · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 930
Monty · · Golden, CO · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 3,520

Nice Jason, are those really holds on the window???? Plexi-glass?

jjhellstrom · · dayton, oh · Joined Oct 2008 · Points: 10
one view of the garage

2 view

This was my garage at my old house. Just had to take it all down a few months ago....
Jaaron Mankins · · Durango, CO · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 930
Monty wrote:Nice Jason, are those really holds on the window???? Plexi-glass?
Yep, that is 3/8 plexiglass covering the window. Holds were through bolted before plexi was installed.
Andy Librande · · Denver, CO · Joined Nov 2005 · Points: 1,880

Over the years being in college and moving a lot I have created quite the number of climbing walls all with the intention of being easy to build and easy to take-down/move.

Overall I have built four different climbing walls as we have moved around. Three of them were free-standing which is a relatively easy way to build something without worrying about pissing off your landlord.

Also free-standing walls are pretty straight-forward and can be put anywhere. Most of my simple designs are based on a flat wall which is all 2x4 framing and 3/4 in plywood. This is angled to ~30 degrees and supported upright by 2x6 supports that are treated (as they warp less). Easy to build, support, and I get much more enjoyment from these than I have in any gym ever.

More photos here: mountainproject.com/v/andy_…

Climbing Wall #1: First experiment that turned out surprisingly well. Free standing structure that was 8 feet wide, ~16 ft of surface climbing, about 12-13 ft at tallest point, approx 30 degrees. Built a sweet arete on the rightside as well (not pictured).

Climbing Wall #2: (no pictures) Only wall that was not free-standing. Took advantage of a friends garage and put a wall directly into the roof in an garage attic. 8 ft wide x 12 ft long, about 8 ft at highest point, approx 45 degrees (maybe steeper).

Climbing Wall #3: Built in a relatively small garage out of climbing wall #1, this wall was also freestanding and had an angular cut at the top to fit into the garage. Added a roof feature directly into the garage roof-beams. 8 ft wide, ~12 ft of surface area, about 9-10 ft high, ~30 degrees; roof added another 2-3 moves near vertical. Awesome garage and could use it year around.

Climbing Wall #4: Current wall that is an outdoor freestanding structure. Biggest wall to date with large 30 degree section to very steep roof. Bottom section is 12 ft wide by 8 ft of surface (effective height around 7ft) into the roof which is also 12x8 but at near horizontal. Great wall just can't use it as much in the winter.

Climbing Wall #1 (RIP 2006-2007): Free-standing wall inside of a drafty (but tall garage). 30 degrees approx 13-14 ft high.
Climbing Wall #3: (RIP: 2007-2008): Repurposed from wall #1. Great garage, freestanding, 30 degrees, ~10ft high.
Climbing Wall #3: fitted in one side of a 2 car garage.
Climbing Wall #4 (2008-?): Current wall freestanding in my backyard. Biggest wall yet with fun roof. Only downside is weather dependent.

Lee Harris · · Cleveland, TN · Joined Feb 2009 · Points: 30
Homemade woody in Ar Rutbah, Iraq.

Made this puppy from scrap wood from around the camp(Ar Rutbah, Iraq), used a grinder to fashion the wooden holds, and nails to hold the deathtrap together. Unfortunately I built it next to the helo pad which led to its destruction a few weeks after we came home.
Woodchuck ATC · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 3,280

Andy: Wall #4 is fab! Looks like it could double as a Christmas manger scene for the holidays too...with you climbing across, right above baby Jesus, of course weather permitting.

Kiel · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 25

I am sand caulking the seams on mine. Then a fresh coat of paint and it should be ready to go. Hopefully I will have some pics up within the month. Cant wait!

Stopgo · · Seattle, WA · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 5


Built in my basement over the past two weekends. 30 degree wall with a roof. HIT strips along the right side. So far only have about 4 problems set, but having a blast. Why didn't I do this sooner??
DaveB · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2007 · Points: 1,075
Stopgo wrote: Built in my basement over the past two weekends. 30 degree wall with a roof. HIT strips along the right side. So far only have about 4 problems set, but having a blast. Why didn't I do this sooner??
Nice. I like the corner and integrated H.I.T. Strips.

I ended up putting my H.I.T. system under the basement stairway (photo) - saved space, good angle, etc.

H.I.T. system mounted under stairway. (Green textured wooden rails and knobs for feet only.)
Jeremy H · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 350

Woody and Treadwall.

garage

Joe Kreidel · · San Antonio, TX · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 1,495
Andy Librande wrote: Climbing Wall #4: Current wall that is an outdoor freestanding structure. Biggest wall to date with large 30 degree section to very steep roof. Bottom section is 12 ft wide by 8 ft of surface (effective height around 7ft) into the roof which is also 12x8 but at near horizontal. Great wall just can't use it as much in the winter.
Andy -

Is your current freestanding wall stable? Did you have to do anything special to the ground it is on to ensure it wouldn't settle or shift too much? I've been considering something like this, and your wall looks just about perfect for what I want.
Andy Librande · · Denver, CO · Joined Nov 2005 · Points: 1,880
Woodchuck ATC wrote:Andy: Wall #4 is fab! Looks like it could double as a Christmas manger scene for the holidays too...with you climbing across, right above baby Jesus, of course weather permitting.
Funny because that is what I was planning on telling the city if they ever come by and question the structure...
Andy Librande · · Denver, CO · Joined Nov 2005 · Points: 1,880
Joe Kreidel wrote: Andy - Is your current freestanding wall stable? Did you have to do anything special to the ground it is on to ensure it wouldn't settle or shift too much? I've been considering something like this, and your wall looks just about perfect for what I want.
There is little to no flex in the wall. A few key things on that wall is that duel upright supports off of the top corners;the ones going back into the wall from the top corner offers 100% of the strength while the ones going from the front positioned out prevent the structure from flipping forward.

The entire back piece is just 2x4's with the plywood. The 2x4's on the right and left sides are extra long to allow for the top to be attached using a single lag bolt on each side.

The top piece is a 2x4 frame with a 2x6 header (pictured with all of the snow sticking to its front) and then I built an additional strength across the middle which was two 2x4's screwed together forming a 90 degree angle and then screwing that into the upper frame.

For the angle all it is a lag bolt on each side put through the 2x4's which allows for you to modify the angle at time of building. Also the 2x8 supports that go out from the wall are all put into place with two bolts per connection.

The only thing I would like to change would be to put a footer at the bottom around 16" high to make the bottom section a little higher and make better use of the feet. Currently the bottom angle is only about 6.5-7ft high before getting into the roof which is a little low.

It has been outdoors now for 14+ months and has some signs of weathering but has not had any issues. The structure literally just sits on top of the ground and hasn't moved or shifted. I probably need to put some standard house siding on the top and back to prevent more weathering sometime soon, but it has not been a problem.

Let me know if you have any questions, I can also take detail photos if my explanations above need more clarification.

Climbing Wall #4 (2008-?): Current wall freestanding in my backyard. Biggest wall yet with fun roof. Only downside is weather dependent.
steve edwards · · SLC, UT · Joined May 2004 · Points: 645
Wiled Horse · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2002 · Points: 3,669

whats the pole for?

Andrew Gram · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 3,725
WiledHorse wrote:whats the pole for?
If you have to ask...
sunder · · Alsip, Il · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 805
WiledHorse wrote:whats the pole for?
Think about it.........(And the light bulb goes on!!)

I am so putting a pole on my wall!!!
Wiled Horse · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2002 · Points: 3,669

for firefighter training?

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