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pebblegrain 
this looks like it has a limited lifespan, maybe a few years before the wood starts splitting
Ahaha I would be really impressed if it lasted a few years. I'm probably gonna tear it down next week and re-build it with new uprights; the ones I have are splitting already. I did it with readily available scrap materials (read: free) but I might buy some nice 2x4's or 2x6's and double them up for the next incarnation. Check out
http://www.home-gym-bodybuilding.com...ower-rack.html. I didn't follow the instructions but had the picture as my guide; if you have quality materials and build it right it'll last for a long, long time. Depends on what its being used for, too - slamming down heavy rack pulls will cause a heck of a lot more fatigue than just benching or something. As for the bench, I bought some of that interlocking foam floor padding and cut it to fit the bench and just duct taped it down. Much better so far.
Tough to find good pictures online, though.
