By JML
Nov 22, 2009
| I am so sorry that I ruined this thread. Please accept my apologies...I'll stick to posting worthwhile photos from now on.
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By Darren Mabe
From Flagstaff, AZ
Nov 23, 2009
| Andrew C wrote: Is that just bolted at the top?
Monty wrote: sure is Andrew. By doing it this way its easy, minimal impact on a house/ appartment (if installed correctly) and can allow adjustable steepness. Stole the idea from a buddy and its awesome for winter
not to go off on a "tangent" (i know, geek joke), but i calculate only about 35-65 pounds pull-out force on each eyebolt, given the weight of me and my board, and if the board is at a small angle of up to 20-30 degrees or so from the wall. if the board gets closer to, say, 45 degrees, then 1)you would be sick strong, 2)would amplify the force on the eyebolts a bunch. at any rate, this simple design has been workin for me, and now i have it in front of the closet door to clear my feet. will post up a pic of mine when i get a chance. |
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By Monty
From Morrison, Co
Nov 23, 2009
| WiledHorse wrote: not to go off on a "tangent" (i know, geek joke), but i calculate only about 35-65 pounds pull-out force on each eyebolt, given the weight of me and my board, and if the board is at a small angle of up to 20-30 degrees or so from the wall. if the board gets closer to, say, 45 degrees, then 1)you would be sick strong, 2)would amplify the force on the eyebolts a bunch. at any rate, this simple design has been workin for me, and now i have it in front of the closet door to clear my feet. will post up a pic of mine when i get a chance.
caugh ***geek**** |
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By Matt Bolt
From Lakewood
Nov 23, 2009
| WiledHorse wrote: not to go off on a "tangent" (i know, geek joke), but i calculate only about 35-65 pounds pull-out force on each eyebolt, given the weight of me and my board, and if the board is at a small angle of up to 20-30 degrees or so from the wall. if the board gets closer to, say, 45 degrees, then 1)you would be sick strong, 2)would amplify the force on the eyebolts a bunch. at any rate, this simple design has been workin for me, and now i have it in front of the closet door to clear my feet. will post up a pic of mine when i get a chance.
Continuing the derivative to this point (had to continue the geek joke)
Don't these calculations infer that you are doing every move completely static? 1) If you are campusing on a 45 degree wall "statically" then you are a beast of a climber. 2) Assuming that every movement is not static, then the forces will increase significantly. |
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By Darren Mabe
From Flagstaff, AZ
Nov 23, 2009
| Matt Bolt wrote: Continuing the derivative to this point (had to continue the geek joke) Don't these calculations infer that you are doing every move completely static? 1) If you are campusing on a 45 degree wall "statically" then you are a beast of a climber. 2) Assuming that every movement is not static, then the forces will increase significantly.
i have bounce tested. suppose i double the force, at 25deg angle, still will be less than 100 lbs on each eyebolt.
if it fails, i will report back. :)
and no, i am not campusing on a 45deg. wow. |
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By Tevis Blom
Nov 23, 2009
| | sugarloaf woody
Submitted By: Tevis Blom on Nov 23, 2009
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Since this photo was taken our woody has grown, as we have erected a 45 degree wall by the door. Also included are old carabiners to practice clipping while climbing upside down. |
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By Matt Bolt
From Lakewood
Nov 24, 2009
| In attempts to add something useful to this thread (as opposed to my last comment), here is a pic of my mini campus board here in Saudi Arabia. Free standing so as to decrease my chances of loosing a security deposit.
and WiledHorse, I can't wait to get back to Golden and hop on the Luebben memorial route. Than thing looks awesome. Props on the ground up ascent. |
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By John McNamee
Administrator
From Littleton, CO
Nov 24, 2009
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The only thing I've done with it lately is upgrade to a larger TV and a remote control! |
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By Woodchuck ATC
Nov 27, 2009
| I like the clock shaped hold on the wall.
Have you spent many nights in a row on that portaledge in the garage?
And people think I'm strange because I sleep outside in my back yard tent all year round. |
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By tom selleck
Nov 27, 2009
| Sam Lightner, Jr. wrote: "It looks just like a telefunkin U47...you'll love it". FZ
what does this mean? |
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By DaveB
Nov 27, 2009
| tom selleck wrote: what does this mean?
A well-known lyric/line from Frank Zappa's, Joe's Garage.
A Telefunken U47 is a classic, high-end microphone.
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By koreo
From Denver, CO
Nov 27, 2009
| Woodchuck ATC wrote: 4 sided 'storage shed' is what I told the village code inspector this was. Duuuuh,,. Some holds have been out there in the weather for over 14 years now.
It's not even funny how badass that is. |
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By Woodchuck ATC
Nov 27, 2009
| Thanks koreo. I pride myself in how poor my carpentership is. But it works. You should see the OTHER side with the ice climbing section on it, but that's another category I believe. |
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By koreo
From Denver, CO
Nov 28, 2009
| Woodchuck ATC wrote: Thanks koreo. I pride myself in how poor my carpentership is. But it works. You should see the OTHER side with the ice climbing section on it, but that's another category I believe.
For real man. I wish I had a woody like that. Of course i'd need a yard first, and a little more disposable income...yeah i'll stick to my fingerboard and the gym for now. |
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By Woodchuck ATC
Nov 28, 2009
| 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. |
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By koreo
From Denver, CO
Nov 29, 2009
| 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. |
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By Manky
From Durango, CO.
Nov 29, 2009
| | Cliimbing wall.
Submitted By: Manky on Nov 29, 2009
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| Wall
Submitted By: Manky on Nov 29, 2009
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| Wall
Submitted By: Manky on Nov 29, 2009
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By Monty
From Morrison, Co
Nov 29, 2009
| Nice Jason, are those really holds on the window???? Plexi-glass? |
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By jjhellstrom
From dayton, oh
Nov 29, 2009
| | one view of the garage
Submitted By: jjhellstrom on Nov 29, 2009
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This was my garage at my old house. Just had to take it all down a few months ago.... |
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By Manky
From Durango, CO.
Nov 29, 2009
| 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. |
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By Andy Librande
From Denver, CO
Dec 28, 2009
| 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_librande/106638503
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.
Submitted By: Andy Librande on Dec 28, 2009
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| Climbing Wall #3: (RIP: 2007-2008): Repurposed from wall #1. Great garage, freestanding, 30 degrees, ~10ft high.
Submitted By: Andy Librande on Dec 28, 2009
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| Climbing Wall #3: fitted in one side of a 2 car garage.
Submitted By: Andy Librande on Dec 28, 2009
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| Climbing Wall #4 (2008-?): Current wall freestanding in my backyard. Biggest wall yet with fun roof. Only downside is weather dependent.
Submitted By: Andy Librande on Dec 28, 2009
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By Lee Harris
From Calhoun, TN
Jan 18, 2010
| | Homemade woody in Ar Rutbah, Iraq.
Submitted By: Lee Harris on Mar 26, 2009
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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. |
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By Woodchuck ATC
Jan 18, 2010
| 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. |
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By Kiel
Jan 18, 2010
| 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! |
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