Ironmaster IM2000

TheCrash · Fri, April 21st, 2006, 10:08 AM

Greetings all!
This is my first post to this forum after lurking for a couple months, so please bear with me.
I am planning to build a home gym in a 10' x 17' room that will also be home to my "office" along one wall.
I searched the forum for mention of the Ironmaster IM2000 & found no mention of this system.
Does anybody have any experience with this setup or the previous version. I am torn between this & a good Power Rack like the Powertec or Tuff Stuff.
I am a free weight man all the way, but space is at a premium & the Ironmaster IM2000 looks quite promising.
Any advice, reviews, comments, etc. would be most welcome.
Thanks.

Omaha · Fri, April 21st, 2006, 03:19 PM

It looks like it wants to appeal to a free weight guy. Can't tell from pictures if that is a smith or a free floating barbell. If it is a smith junk it and get a rack.

Try this here, it is made for space.

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/92565.html

I plan to pick one up and I am in a spot even smaller.

1,100 is a tad too high for what it offers in my opinion.

CASABLANCA · Fri, April 21st, 2006, 03:29 PM

It's a smith machine.

A power rack like the Powertec one is better

TheCrash · Sat, May 6th, 2006, 11:14 PM

Thanks Guys!
After looking at it a little more, I think I'm gonna go with the Power Rack. Probably the Powertec. That seems to be very popular. Anyone using Tuff Stuff?

GRCRYSTYK · Fri, June 2nd, 2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCrash

Thanks Guys!
After looking at it a little more, I think I'm gonna go with the Power Rack. Probably the Powertec. That seems to be very popular. Anyone using Tuff Stuff?

Yup,..Awesome gear!

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cambered · Sat, June 3rd, 2006, 11:37 AM

I have been using the Tuff Stuff Power Rack TPR-265 for the past two years, and I think I have made a wise investment. This rack is about $150-200 more than others on the market. However, the quality of the rack is good. If you examine the welding, placement of the holes, and overall fit-and-finish, the entire rack is well made.

However, I would recommend that you research various racks before you make your decision. I purchased mine from a local shop that gave a good price. Since a rack is a purchase that you should keep for over twenty years, I would try out as many racks as possible before you make your purchase.

TheCrash · Sun, June 4th, 2006, 09:01 PM

Thanks for the input, once again. Will let you know which way I go. Also looking at the new Powertec workbench bench/rack system, that looks promising!