Great work! Having worked in the fitness equipment industry for many many years I can tell you that you saved a TON of money making this yourself. New decks are stupid expensive and having someone come out to install it only adds to that. I have replaced so many over my time working in that industry. As for the comment about whether or not to use the deck lube...we would typically use a treadmill wax stick. Basically it is a long paint stick with a block of wax attached to the end. You would walk on the treadmill to warm up the deck and the belt and then lift the side and rub the stick around all over at the points of contact (about a third to half of the deck) and it would spread more while using it. Many of the manufacturers would say to not use the spray lube because it can tend to gunk up and stick all over the rollers, but we never really were able to validate that as most people that buy treadmills end up rarely using them.
Hi, most of the reason for treadmill decks being so thin is to provide some flexibility and give to the surface so that you have a more cushioned running experience. This will be like always running on concrete.
That all depends on the treadmill and how it is built. This one has thick rubber under each of the screws and they will absorb a bunch of impact. Yes, the decks are thin to flex as well, but that is really a relative thing based on who is using it. Most of the time the rubber under the screws is plenty for this and the thick deck will make it last a million times longer.
Loving how frequent videos are now :) walking backwards (holding the handrails) on a treadmill that's turned off and using your feet to slowly push the belt round is an *amazing* knee exercise btw!
I just got clued into the kneesovertoesguy and this sounds like that. Been doing the zero exercises for my bad knees and it seems promising. Only on week 1 but I like it. I pull heavy hand carts/wagons for work sometimes and now do this backwards, similar exercise
Perfect timing for this video! I spent an hour last looking for online info on building a new deck for mine. Please keep us updated on how the laminate works. I read posts that it has too much friction and will strain the motor over time. Replacement decks seem to phenolic but I'm not willing to sink $200 in a 20 year old treadmill. Gym looks great.
At the end of your videos talk about the other things you've made, share them and encourage people to explore if they like. You have made a lot of great things and you need to let newcomers know this!
Nice fix. Wax is the right stuff, you want to avoid anything that has the potential to create gunk, it actually has an adverse effect, wears out the tread. One other thing, from personal experience after i re-skinned my deck, bevel the leading edge. If the skin ever lifts, less chance of ripping the tread.
I don't think you need any radius easing on the fore/aft edges of the deck itself. There are big/thick (fairly large diameter) rollers both in "front" of, and also "behind" the deck, which ensure that the walking belt doesn't see any sharp edges as it rotates.
I've been binge watching all your videos, I am so glad I found your channel. It is so awesome to see you create all these cool things (I love the deck and barn door builds) as well as the videos about farming. So cool, thank you
I had the same thought at first.but you've got the rollers at either end of it putting the belt under tension, so it never really rubs the end of that board.
Ya the rollers are actually slightly higher than the deck, so the belt doesn't hit the front edge at all. But I bet it wouldn't have hurt to round over the front, I hadn't thought of that
Would be interesting to see someone do this but with a chunk of Teflon instead and show the friction difference. I've always found on treadmills upon coming down and it 'biting' into the deck you can slightly feel it slow down and Teflon is some crazy slippery material lol
Wishing I could make a wide treadmill for my brother. He has cerebral palsy and treadmill training helped him when we were kids, but his gait makes him walk pretty wide, and all treadmills that I can find are so thin. He needs a belt size of 21 inches wide minimum, and everything as wide as that is commercial and costs 2k+. We don’t have the kind of money to do something like that, and it feels like everything is always just out of reach. One day I will be smart and skilled enough to build something like this on my own, but for now, all I can do is watch and fantasize.
I milled a grid pattern into the wasteboard of my CNC machine to help line up pieces that are close to the size I need to mill. It's also "guaranteed" square, since these are the lines the machine makes when I tell it to go straight.
I got duped as well on my Craigslist treadmill - mine was rusted out and saturated with dog pee. Replaced the deck and belt , learned the inner workings of a treadmill by dismantling it all and cleaning everything. I think that was the last time I used Craigslist
The hard edge of the plywood isn't an issue you think? Thought you would have rounded over the front and back edges - otherwise I wonder if it will tear up the belt.
Neat repair. I've replaced the "walking belt" on the wife's treadmill, but replacing the deck would be beyond my limited skills/capability. [I wonder what that super-thick slab of plywood was originally intended for? Seems like it would be too heavy/thick for flooring, or standard furniture...I guess it could be the top for a very strong & sturdy workbench?]
I feel like there was several jokes here that I didnt get. Like the mag drill , and please tell me that treadmill lube was fake. That kind of commitment to a joke would make my day.
the reason it broke is they may have been near the weight limit .. and they were running on it ,, what also brakes is the brackets that hold the board to the frame .. and yes if is a good lube the belt lube works ,,
You're going to need to build a new one down the line because I don't think you'll be able to flip it, seeing how it was built. It's a bit thick but it should work just fine for a couple years.
Nice job! I'm very interested of the material what you used on 21-27 seconds of the video. My deck worn too, searching material to cover the deck. @rainfallprojects501 Can you please tell the material name? Thanks!
Nice to see Drake again.
Great work! Having worked in the fitness equipment industry for many many years I can tell you that you saved a TON of money making this yourself. New decks are stupid expensive and having someone come out to install it only adds to that. I have replaced so many over my time working in that industry.
As for the comment about whether or not to use the deck lube...we would typically use a treadmill wax stick. Basically it is a long paint stick with a block of wax attached to the end. You would walk on the treadmill to warm up the deck and the belt and then lift the side and rub the stick around all over at the points of contact (about a third to half of the deck) and it would spread more while using it. Many of the manufacturers would say to not use the spray lube because it can tend to gunk up and stick all over the rollers, but we never really were able to validate that as most people that buy treadmills end up rarely using them.
Cool, thanks for the info! I'll take a look for some of the wax. Ya I was worried about the oil gunking things up too.
Hi, most of the reason for treadmill decks being so thin is to provide some flexibility and give to the surface so that you have a more cushioned running experience. This will be like always running on concrete.
I wonder if you get the wobbly leg experience on this one with the thicker deck.
Can always remove the plate and mill it thinner on the back side. It's rubber mounted so will provide some cushioning.
might be able to compensate with some thicc rubber under the fastners?
I doubt that having a solid running surface on this treadmill will be an issue considered that people run marathons on asphalt.
That all depends on the treadmill and how it is built. This one has thick rubber under each of the screws and they will absorb a bunch of impact. Yes, the decks are thin to flex as well, but that is really a relative thing based on who is using it. Most of the time the rubber under the screws is plenty for this and the thick deck will make it last a million times longer.
Really glad to see you back! Hope all is well
Loving how frequent videos are now :) walking backwards (holding the handrails) on a treadmill that's turned off and using your feet to slowly push the belt round is an *amazing* knee exercise btw!
I just got clued into the kneesovertoesguy and this sounds like that. Been doing the zero exercises for my bad knees and it seems promising. Only on week 1 but I like it. I pull heavy hand carts/wagons for work sometimes and now do this backwards, similar exercise
So good to see Drake!
A good video and excellent work on saving the treadmill. Placing the treadmill under the low hanging gym rings could lead to a fun exercise routine.
Perfect timing for this video! I spent an hour last looking for online info on building a new deck for mine. Please keep us updated on how the laminate works. I read posts that it has too much friction and will strain the motor over time. Replacement decks seem to phenolic but I'm not willing to sink $200 in a 20 year old treadmill. Gym looks great.
At the end of your videos talk about the other things you've made, share them and encourage people to explore if they like. You have made a lot of great things and you need to let newcomers know this!
So glad you're posting videos again. Missed your projects! Thank you
P. S. You have the best out-tro music on CZcams.. love hearing that jingle
Good to see Drake. Thanks for your vids. God bless you and the family.
Nice fix. Wax is the right stuff, you want to avoid anything that has the potential to create gunk, it actually has an adverse effect, wears out the tread. One other thing, from personal experience after i re-skinned my deck, bevel the leading edge. If the skin ever lifts, less chance of ripping the tread.
Thank for your recent posts, I have enjoyed all your videos over the years!
Nice project, it’s good to see you making more videos more often. I’m surprised you put a big radius on the front and back edges?
Would like to see some farming videos too. What he thinks is boring would be interesting to us in the cities.
He usually makes more videos during winter, as during the spring/summer/fall he can get pretty busy with the farm.
It doesn't really need one, I'd imagine the plywood didn't overshoot the roller diameter
I don't think you need any radius easing on the fore/aft edges of the deck itself. There are big/thick (fairly large diameter) rollers both in "front" of, and also "behind" the deck, which ensure that the walking belt doesn't see any sharp edges as it rotates.
good to see you posting more. Thanks for coming back.
Drake!
I've been binge watching all your videos, I am so glad I found your channel. It is so awesome to see you create all these cool things (I love the deck and barn door builds) as well as the videos about farming. So cool, thank you
Enjoying the videos again! You must have gone for the platinum model mag drill, ours only works on steel and aluminum! 😉
Loving the more frequent videos! Keep em coming!
Neat. Surprised there was no need to round over the front and back edges, but I guess there's not really any weight at the ends of the belt.
I had the same thought at first.but you've got the rollers at either end of it putting the belt under tension, so it never really rubs the end of that board.
Ya the rollers are actually slightly higher than the deck, so the belt doesn't hit the front edge at all. But I bet it wouldn't have hurt to round over the front, I hadn't thought of that
Pretty sure that a section of LVL and not just thick plywood. That's one hell of an overengineered running platform, haha
Would be interesting to see someone do this but with a chunk of Teflon instead and show the friction difference. I've always found on treadmills upon coming down and it 'biting' into the deck you can slightly feel it slow down and Teflon is some crazy slippery material lol
I see that stroller on the ground in the last shot. If that's means what I think it means, welcome to the club!
Great work as always.
So glad to see you making videos again!
Thanks for sharing, and I hope ya drop some content soon.
I definitely read “treadmill desk” and was confused why the video ended without him making the desk part of the desk 😂
Excellent work! Let’s keep this train rollin’!
More videos😉
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Wishing I could make a wide treadmill for my brother. He has cerebral palsy and treadmill training helped him when we were kids, but his gait makes him walk pretty wide, and all treadmills that I can find are so thin.
He needs a belt size of 21 inches wide minimum, and everything as wide as that is commercial and costs 2k+. We don’t have the kind of money to do something like that, and it feels like everything is always just out of reach.
One day I will be smart and skilled enough to build something like this on my own, but for now, all I can do is watch and fantasize.
Didn't know those drills had a wood magnet!
What is this... Christmas again? Another video?! :) Fantastic!
Neat. Seems like one can fix almost anything. NIce work!
Good job you won’t be breaking that one!
When it rains it pours!! Love the shorter more frequent posts, good to see you back m8!!
Turning on the magnet in the mag drill on wood and laminate 😂
Glad you had that mag drill, too many DIY'ers on youtube show the wrong tool for the job and it always costs them later.
😂
One less thing for the landfill! 👍
I milled a grid pattern into the wasteboard of my CNC machine to help line up pieces that are close to the size I need to mill. It's also "guaranteed" square, since these are the lines the machine makes when I tell it to go straight.
I've seen treadmills harvested for parts, but never repaired.
Could have rounded the ends of the board? Looked kinda sharp for a belt that should have constant tension.
Good to see that Drake is doing quality control.....
I got duped as well on my Craigslist treadmill - mine was rusted out and saturated with dog pee. Replaced the deck and belt , learned the inner workings of a treadmill by dismantling it all and cleaning everything. I think that was the last time I used Craigslist
Love seeing the dog again. I was wondering how he was doing
Love that your mag drill sticks to wood 😂
Well done Justin !!! as always, you bedazzle us. cheers
The hard edge of the plywood isn't an issue you think? Thought you would have rounded over the front and back edges - otherwise I wonder if it will tear up the belt.
This channel is real cool
Neat repair. I've replaced the "walking belt" on the wife's treadmill, but replacing the deck would be beyond my limited skills/capability. [I wonder what that super-thick slab of plywood was originally intended for? Seems like it would be too heavy/thick for flooring, or standard furniture...I guess it could be the top for a very strong & sturdy workbench?]
Thats so smart! the whole time i was thinking that piece is way thicker than the original so how is it gonna work i never would have thought
I feel like there was several jokes here that I didnt get. Like the mag drill , and please tell me that treadmill lube was fake. That kind of commitment to a joke would make my day.
Was there videos on finishing the van? Didn’t see any videos past #5.
Assuming it is yours, nice to see the stroller :) Congrats! Surprised you don't prefer running outside, given you aren't in the city?
Drake seemed very uninterested in that sort of walk at the end!
the reason it broke is they may have been near the weight limit .. and they were running on it ,, what also brakes is the brackets that hold the board to the frame .. and yes if is a good lube the belt lube works ,,
I think that plywood piece is/was a stem panel for concrete form work.
Well done old chap.
1:20 oooo look at that _poof_ of dust
That plywood is known as bench top, I used to make it in the mill.
I was waiting for the doggy test
That is like a $600 piece of plywood!!! LOL
All the waking around the farm..If you need a treadmill there is no hope for the rest of us!
Lots of tractor seat time too, unfortunately!
you should also get some deck wax as a lubricant :)
hello from the Netherlands .
thanks for the video .
Sincerely Hollandduck
Do you find that the thicker board is easier to run on? I would think that there would be less give and the impact on your knees etc would be higher.
You're going to need to build a new one down the line because I don't think you'll be able to flip it, seeing how it was built. It's a bit thick but it should work just fine for a couple years.
Must have been ironwood plywood to use lock down that mag drill. 🙂
How is this holding up?
you should use a dry lubricant like PTFE Spray
what coating do you use?
0:22... Can u pls tell us What is the thin film material used to coat the deck surface?
Did he ever say what that was?
Did you test without the lubricant? Otherwise you could have told us if it was worth it or not lol
Thanks again.
DRAKE!
Another great and quick project. Pet the puppy for me lol.
Is your pup still around?
HPL?
3:28 Drake was watching like he wanted to do the testing himself :)
Busy you are...( Yoda voice)
You can also use the treadmill as a doggie therapy treadmill. Just have lots of doggie treats at the end, for encouragement!
Looks like you're going nowhere, and not very fast either!
You should have just taken it all apart and built a lathe out of the motor.
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Nice job! I'm very interested of the material what you used on 21-27 seconds of the video. My deck worn too, searching material to cover the deck.
@rainfallprojects501 Can you please tell the material name?
Thanks!
It was a countertop laminate, i ordered a small piece of it and it shipped rolled up in a small box
@@rainfallprojects501 Many thanks for response! Can you please share the link where is possible to order this roll ?
Drake!