Making Climbing Holds for My Dream Home Wall

In this DIY project, I tackle the challenge of preparing for a future home climbing wall by crafting my own custom climbing holds from scratch. Starting with a variety box of hardwood offcuts—including stunning spalted beech, yew, and sycamore—I document the entire process of transforming raw timber into functional holds. In this detailed, narrated video, I cover every step of the build: carving the holds with an angle grinder, sanding them, drilling for bolt and screw fittings, and even building a custom plywood volume to test them out. Whether you’re a climber looking to build a home gym or a woodworker interested in functional carving, I show you exactly how I turned scrap wood into crimps, pinches, and slopers that are ready to train on.