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Nordic Bench

COST:<$50 · MATERIAL:RECLAIMED WOOD

Onshape · Woodworking · Design for Cost

Overview

Nordic hamstring curl equipment costs hundreds of dollars I didn’t have to spare. So I designed and built my own bench from wood salvaged from an old bed frame and spare household materials — total cost under $50.

THE FINISHED BENCH — PADDED ANKLE BAR AND GRIP DECK
THE FINISHED BENCH — PADDED ANKLE BAR AND GRIP DECK

Build

ONSHAPE MODEL
ONSHAPE MODEL

I modeled the bench in Onshape to work out geometry and loads, then built it with hand saws, wood joinery, and fasteners.

Result

A functional Nordic bench that holds up to daily use, at a fraction of retail price.