DIY Strongman log press build. The DEEZUS log.

[OffshoreDrilling]

I’m working on putting together a smallish kit of strongman implements to add some variety to my training.

First things first, it would have been cheaper to buy a pre made steel log press from Titan Fitness for $229 shipped. A real log, log press starts around $500 if you can find one in stock.

What’s the fun in buying something pre made? I’m a tinkerer and if I can build or do anything for myself, I do it 90% of the time. Fabrication is just as fun as the end result for me.

The beginning:
DEEZUZ was kind enough to slice up a section of utility pole for me that he had lying around on his property. 10” diameter, 54” long right now that I’ll cut down to 48”, and i would guess 80-110lbs.



Steel prices are crazy right now. Hopped on SendCutSend and ordered some laser cut plate to make ends for the log to load plates and plates to mount handles inside the log. Naming this the DEEZUS log, and getting the name plate laser cut to recess into the log.

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[Chester Copperpot]

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Something along these lines is what I’ll end up with.

 

[DEEZUZ]

 

[SleeperLS]

That is pretty damn cool

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

inb4 this thing straight up wrecks your back and knees

For real though, looks like a fun project

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

inb4 this thing straight up wrecks your back and knees

For real though, looks like a fun project

It *should* be a reasonable weight to work with by the time I’m done. Pre made 10” ones are 80-100lbs so I figure mine will be in that ballpark.

Definitely going to be geared up in a belt, knee and elbow sleeves, wrist wraps when doing this shit.

 

[EmersonHart13]

I'm glad it wasn't a body.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Synthetic Manila rope on its way. This is about 1/3 more expensive than standard Manila rope but doesn’t shrink. I figure it’ll hold up better to getting wet and not rotting too. Really not much of a price jump.

 

[DEEZUZ]

All those taxes you shouldn't need to be making equipment to lift, just use that big ass wallet and lift it, geesh.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

It’s the FIB way my friend.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Log cut to length and notched. I need to clean up the angled parts a bit with a chisel. Dull chainsaw FTL.

Holding off on cutting the pockets for handles until I’ve got all the parts. Should be Friday or Saturday. Rope is out for delivery today.

 

[PANDA]

That's a nice log

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Nice wood

 

[Chester Copperpot]

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Hand holes carved. 2” forstner bit and a chisel. The wood is a bit wet right now, I’m going to clean it up better in a couple months when it dries out fully.

I’m guessing it’s in the ballpark of 60lbs right now. The end plates, loading pins, fasteners are probably another 15-20lbs. I’ll get it on a scale when I finish. Should be done some time on Monday!

 

[boostedguy05]

I would have thought that to have been a lot more than 60 lbs.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

It was easily 110-120lbs before I started and has definitely dried out some. Cut about 10” off the end down to 48” total, each of those notches is 3” deep and 12” across at the top, and the hand holes are 4.5” deep 6.25” square. I filled a 55gal garbage can with wood shavings making those two holes.

It’s light enough I can handle and press it overhead even in its awkward handle-less state.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Pretty good guess if I do say so myself.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

 

[DEEZUZ]

Let my log bloody your shins

 

[Intel]

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

End plates welded. Currently being painted.

SO CLOSE.

I need to cut some 1” schedule 80 for the handles, weld and paint those, pick up hardware to bolt everything together, wrap and secure the rope then it’s done.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

 

[Eagle]

Never heard of SendCutSend... very cool idea. ?