Diy Pull Up Bar Frame
At a high level you need to secure the pull up bar to a 2 x4 or 2 x6 that is itself secured to your ceiling.
Diy pull up bar frame. Use the inch drill bit to drill all four holes. At the bottom i usually make a cutaway for the plinth. Depending on your set up the attachment to the ceiling may be different. This video shows how i built a pull up bar from pvc.
Cut the pipe to the required lengths and deburr the pipes with a file. Supplies you will need for this diy pullup bar 1 inch diameter threaded metal pipe at 36 inches in length x2 1 inch diameter threaded metal pipe at 24 inches in length x4 1 inch diameter floor flanges x4 1 inch diameter 90 degree elbow connectors x2 1 inch diameter t connectors x4 1 inch. This is a great option for dorm rooms or apartments. Paint all pieces if desired.
Designed to fit over and around a door frame without the need for any drill holes or fixings. Crank down all setscrews to lock in place. This way most of the load is transfered to the ground. You should now have two holes on either side of your door frame.
The free standing pull up bar design utilizes just three different kee klamp fittings. Steps hold one ceiling fan hanger against one side of your door frame at the desired height. Instead of pressuring the door frame by an expanding pullup bar or attaching all of the weight to the frame itself i always build pillars out of small wooden boards. Cut wood strip to required length.
The 90 degree elbow is used in places where the structure changes direction in a 90 degree turn. Attach wood strip with pipe straps. Most models are easy and quick to fit over the door frame and are usually compact and easy to store when not in use. Plus you can save a lot of money by building your own.
Screw the ceiling fan hangers into the door frame. This door frame pull up bar fits perfectly into the space without needing to be mounted. A diy pull up bar is a great addition to a home gym. Subscribe to my channel.
Fittings used to build the pull up bar. Assemble loosely verify dimensions as assembled. Put foam insulation on front braces. You just need an afternoon and a few basic materials to construct a pull up bar.
You can see this used in both the base and top of the pull up bar. Mark on your frame where the. The 90 degree elbow the 30 to 60 degree single socket tee and the three socket tee. Materials to build a diy pull up bar 2 4 6 12 foot posts use treated lumber 1 4 foot 1 inch threaded pipe 2 1 inch floor flanges 1 tube of loctite threadlocker 8 wood screws i got one pack of 14 screws and two packs of 12 screws nine total 1 tube of thread glue sealant this is to keep the.
Start by drilling out holes with the diameter of the pullup bar at the desired height.