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.
Diy pull up bar frame.
Screw the ceiling fan hangers into the door frame.
Use the inch drill bit to drill all four holes.
Plus you can save a lot of money by building your own.
Cut the pipe to the required lengths and deburr the pipes with a file.
At the bottom i usually make a cutaway for the plinth.
Cut wood strip to required length.
Attach wood strip with pipe straps.
This is a great option for dorm rooms or apartments.
This video shows how i built a pull up bar from pvc.
This door frame pull up bar fits perfectly into the space without needing to be mounted.
Fittings used to build the pull up bar.
Mark on your frame where the.
Designed to fit over and around a door frame without the need for any drill holes or fixings.
You just need an afternoon and a few basic materials to construct a pull up bar.
The main selling feature of a door mounted pull up bar is the fact that it s removable.
Start by drilling out holes with the diameter of the pullup bar at the desired height.
The 90 degree elbow the 30 to 60 degree single socket tee and the three socket tee.
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.
The 90 degree elbow is used in places where the structure changes direction in a 90 degree turn.
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.
Installation construct the pull up bar as detailed in the photo above square and tighten all connections.
This way most of the load is transfered to the ground.
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.
Assemble loosely verify dimensions as assembled.
You can see this used in both the base and top of the pull up bar.
You should now have two holes on either side of your door frame.
Most models are easy and quick to fit over the door frame and are usually compact and easy to store when not in use.
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Paint all pieces if desired.
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.
Put foam insulation on front braces.
Depending on your set up the attachment to the ceiling may be different.