While writing a comment on a different community, I figured I would post my homemade plate-bearing pegs here. These were made for my Body Solid BFFT10R functional trainer’s weight stack, to allow loading 50 mm Olympic fractional plates.

This first one is a simple wooden peg made from a scrap 4x4 block, turned on a router – because I don’t own a lathe – and with a threaded rod (3/8-inch; 10 mm) through it. The rod is mild steel, but that caused some minor bending when loaded with a 15 lbs plate.

functional trainer weight stack, with a wooden pin inserted which can accept 50 mm fractional plates

So for my second and more permanent attempt, I attached two back-to-back pegs directly to the weight stack’s center point, using a Grade B7 threaded rod, in lieu of the original bolt that was there. This helps keep the weight stack balanced front-to-back, makes it run more smoothly, and there’s a reduced risk of the plate slipping off.

functional trainer weight stack, showing a permanently-secured, double-sided peg that accepts fractional plates

  • @[email protected]OPEnglish
    1•6 months ago

    I had prior issues that made cable squats difficult, and I had always wanted the leg press. Although at some point, I may upgrade from the functional trainer to a power rack with all the accessories, space allowing.

    • VikMEnglish
      2•6 months ago

      I have a half rack with a built in, plate loaded cable / pully system. The design and overall build quality leave a lot to be desired but I can’t fault it’s versatility. The accessories can quickly become a rabbit hole though 😅