rowing machine plan
#1
11-28-13, 07:07 AM
rowing machine plan
I'm looking at building a water rower for exercise. I can't afford $600+ for one. They don't appear to be very complicated. The only thing I can't find is the mechanism to recoil the line or webbing connected to the handle. I was thinking the recoil mechanism on a lawnmower. Can anyone think of the same mechanism but a little stronger to support the repetitive use? Any help is appreciated.
#2
11-28-13, 07:24 AM
Banned. Rule And/Or Policy Violation
I just used Bing to key word search "DIY rowing Machine" and lots came up with plans.
DIY rowing machine : Pulling mechanism
DIY rowing machine : Pulling mechanism
#3
11-28-13, 11:16 AM
JC1, thanks. Been there, done that. I'm just looking to make a better machine than those. They definitely aren't complicated. I've seen the several bungee chord thing but that won't last very long if you use it that often. I like the simple fan in a can of water idea. I just need to find a mechanism that will withstand the repeated abuse. Not sure if the lawnmower idea will even last for years but I think it will. Thanks for the reply.
#5
11-29-13, 12:47 PM
Could be
Rick,
I like the compact size of the Concept2 rowing machine. It's about as simple as it gets and supposedly lasts forever. The weights have to be put on a pipe or something or they swing.
I'm not sure how long the mower recoil will or will not last. I know with most of the mowers I've had they last for years (the spring at least), it's the rope that breaks.
Thanks for the response.
I like the compact size of the Concept2 rowing machine. It's about as simple as it gets and supposedly lasts forever. The weights have to be put on a pipe or something or they swing.
I'm not sure how long the mower recoil will or will not last. I know with most of the mowers I've had they last for years (the spring at least), it's the rope that breaks.
Thanks for the response.
