Why Antique York Racks Are Stupid

[murphyreedus]

14" depth with holes spread 4" apart? lolwut

The only way it could be more perfect is if it came with a pair of those shorts.

[mbasic]

14" depth with holes spread 4" apart? lolwut

yeah, it says it "portable" ... that IS what its called...with the plywood base attached/included?
Also uses "ample space".
I don't know think they knew what words meant back then or something.

I mean, I could make that work .... for $99, if that's all I could spend.

[murphyreedus]

14" depth with holes spread 4" apart? lolwut

yeah, it says it "portable" ... that IS what its called...with the plywood base attached/included?
Also uses "ample space".
I don't know think they knew what words meant back then or something.

I mean, I could make that work .... for $99, if that's all I could spend.

Yeah, it's "portable" in that it breaks down into the 2 sides, the chin bar, and the base, vs a fully welded cage. I was surprised to see it still sitting there after a month, but it sounds like the equipment market at PIAS has crashed hard. He had pallets and pallets of plates, tons of bars/dumbbells, machines, etc. and said that nothing was selling for the last few weeks. I think the only use I'd have for it is as a chin station, but at 79" it's pretty short, too.

[mgil]

@murphyreedus, a rack like that would be okay for a patio rack or something. I imagine using it like a weaker version of Bud Jeffries.

[murphyreedus]

@murphyreedus, a rack like that would be okay for a patio rack or something. I imagine using it like a weaker version of Bud Jeffries.

Maybe I can put it in the backyard and have the wife put some flowerbeds around it. Art meets utility, or something, plus it'll be exposed to the elements for graceful aging.

[murphyreedus]

Yeah, I got problems. It did come with the original plywood base, but I'll make a new one since it's a little trashed. PIAS guy actually throw in 2 pairs of vintage York Olympic collars with it for the $99, so I think I did OK vs the price of a Rip rack.

[mbasic]

Yeah, I got problems. It did come with the original plywood base, but I'll make a new one since it's a little trashed. PIAS guy actually throw in 2 pairs of vintage York Olympic collars with it for the $99, so I think I did OK vs the price of a Rip rack.

those four collars alone are worth $99 I suppose

The tabs at the end of the pins that keep them from falling out are interesting.

[Skander]

You just need to go on the SS forums and find a local acolyte who will give you $200+ for a real authentic man's rack that has already aged with its owner

[hector]

Yeah, I got problems. It did come with the original plywood base, but I'll make a new one since it's a little trashed. PIAS guy actually throw in 2 pairs of vintage York Olympic collars with it for the $99, so I think I did OK vs the price of a Rip rack.

$99?

That's a steal!!!

[murphyreedus]

You just need to go on the SS forums and find a local acolyte who will give you $200+ for a real authentic man's rack that has already aged with its owner

I haven't tried installing the safeties at angles yet, so I can't confirm if it's as functional as the SS racks.

[Wilhelm]

Do the Rip racks have those gussets at the base of the uprights?

[mgil]

Do the Rip racks have those gussets at the base of the uprights?

I don’t think so.

While looking for a photo to confirm (I couldn’t find one), I stumbled upon this:

https://texasstrengthsystems.com/collec ... chalk-bowl

[Skander]

Do the Rip racks have those gussets at the base of the uprights?

I don’t think so.

While looking for a photo to confirm (I couldn’t find one), I stumbled upon this:

https://texasstrengthsystems.com/collec ... chalk-bowl

They really phoned in that product photo. Literally it looks like they took that picture with a razr flip phone on their way to the bathroom.

[murphyreedus]

How did I miss this? For when you want to make your pull-up bar 48% less usable?

https://texasstrengthsystems.com/collec ... r-ss-racks

[zappey1]

How did I miss this? For when you want to make your pull-up bar 48% less usable?

https://texasstrengthsystems.com/collec ... r-ss-racks

SS PULL DOWNS!!!!

WTF I thought machines were fer pussboys

[mgil]

Do the Rip racks have those gussets at the base of the uprights?

I don’t think so.

While looking for a photo to confirm (I couldn’t find one), I stumbled upon this:

https://texasstrengthsystems.com/collec ... chalk-bowl

They really phoned in that product photo. Literally it looks like they took that picture with a razr flip phone on their way to the bathroom.

Yeah. Well, the whole thing looks phoned in. The 5 quart mixing bowl they got from Walmart isn’t even level.

The SS pull down is ridiculously overpriced.

[Dale]

I have been using a York isometric rack for over 40 years. It was the only commercially available rack at the time and continues to be used several days a week.

I use a vintage York 7’ standard 1” heat treated bar.

It is a perfect size for a small home gym. It’s mounted on a 36”X 48” X 1.5” plywood.
I use 5/8” bolts and washers as j hooks and added a lat pull down cable.

True old school lifting at its best!

[Dale]

Old school lifting at it’s best

[Wilhelm]

Damn. 40+ years is a pretty decent run.

I'd say keep up the good work, but that doesn't seem pertinent here. : )
Welcome to the site, @Dale

[Hardartery]

I have been using a York isometric rack for over 40 years. It was the only commercially available rack at the time and continues to be used several days a week.

I use a vintage York 7’ standard 1” heat treated bar.

It is a perfect size for a small home gym. It’s mounted on a 36”X 48” X 1.5” plywood.
I use 5/8” bolts and washers as j hooks and added a lat pull down cable.

True old school lifting at its best!

Whatever works for you, I suppose. That doesn't make it a good rack though, any more than continuing to drive a 1971 Ford Maverick suddenly makes it a good car. Just sayin'. Good to see someone still lifting for that many years.