Climbing gyms are great, but often expensive for the facilities they offer. If you’ve got the space and want to do your climbing workouts at home, try building this freestanding climbing wall in your garage or backyard. Exact costs will vary depending on where you choose to shop, but everything necessary for this project is available at your local hardware store. On Instructables, user mga12 was able to build this wall for about $US150 ($215). You will need at least 2.5m of height and width (and 1.2m of depth) to set the wall, so a large room, garage or a covered outdoor space would be best. Here are the supplies you’ll need.
You’ll also need an electric drill with both a Phillips head bit and a 11mm wood boring bit, a 9mm hex wrench, a tape measure, a protractor and a saw. Make sure to test the wall with caution after you finish building, since it will need to support your whole body weight (and the weight of anyone you allow to use it!) For step by step building instructions, plans and other considerations, hit the link below. Lag Bolt Hook
Freestanding Indoor Rock Climbing Wall for $150 [Instructables]
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