Pull-up Bar

Paul Findley · 01-29-2006, 05:24 PM

Pullups before on this BodySolid bar. Frame not tall enough, hesitant to bolt down the frame.

http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/19086.jpg

Newly installed bar:

http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/19087.jpg

5' Long, 3/4 Galvanized Pipe. 3/8" threaded rod in the vertical pipes. In the ceiling are two 8' 2x4s screwed together laying across the trusses. Plywood reinforced where the rod goes through, Flat washers, 2 nuts locked off.

http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/19088.jpg

This end is mounted right under a truss, the 2x4 here prevents rotation of the bar.

http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/19089.jpg

This end is between trusses, so the 2x4 here spans between 2 trusses, allowing the bolting. There is a 1" eyebolt going through the climbing wall preventing rotation of the bar on this end.

http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/19090.jpg

Finished with a roll of black althetic tape.

Paul Findley · 01-29-2006, 05:28 PM

oh yea, long sleeved race t-shirts don't work for me very well either.

James Falkner · 01-29-2006, 05:56 PM

Paul,

That looks awesome! How's your kipping on that. I worry that kipping would put a lot of stresses on the threads at the top. Pretty solid feel?

Paul Findley · 01-29-2006, 06:21 PM

Thanks!

It feels really solid, have yet to really get on it really aggro. It's a brand new upgrade.

We will see if I have to upgrade to 1/2" threaded rod, that would be pretty easy, since the only 3/8 hole is through gypsum, the others are 1/2" for ease of insertion.

I had the 3/8" from a local Ace Hardware going out of business about 5 years ago. I been dying for a use for that crap I bought on sale.

(Message edited by paul on January 29, 2006)

Paul Findley · 01-31-2006, 11:03 AM

hmmm, may have to increase the pipe diameter of the horizontal pipe. 3/4" is a bit small.

Michael Ledney · 01-31-2006, 11:25 AM

Is that 3/4" internal diameter or external diameter? If the former you should be OK unless you're adding a significant amount on weight.

We have a 3/4" ID bar (makes for ~1" OD) composed of a 5' span and a 4.5' span with a tee in between and it's held up just fine for 8+ months. It's not pampered either, I'm ~240# and and generate a whale of a force when I kip (pun intended).

Have even done multiple bar muscle ups with no threat of failure, but then again, you're the one who has to be comfortable with your rig.

Looks great by the way.

Paul Findley · 01-31-2006, 02:58 PM

I was thinking about how it felt in the hand, not worried about failure. I will have to see how a larger diameter feels, next time I am at The Depot. I could always put another roll of tape on the exterior too.

Ted Williams · 01-31-2006, 06:02 PM

I have a similar set up, no bracing though...after hearing of another person's set up like this that failed...I'm pretty leary of kipping to hard on it. Now I have my car moved to one side of the garage, right by the bar, I'm doubley afraid of it breaking and dropping me or the bar on the car. I'm keeping my eyes out for a better option.

Ted

James Falkner · 01-31-2006, 06:15 PM

Paul I have a 1" steel pipe (5' long also) that I have wrapped with black "athletic tape" - and I find the circumference to be excellent. My only problem is the stupid bar rotates in its housing which makes me drop off sooner due to lack of grip strength. But when I move to a fixed bar, I find that I can do a lot more pullups so I guess that's a benefit.

James Falkner · 01-31-2006, 06:19 PM

Ted, check out my pullup bar. The vertical 2x4's go up through the drywall and are bolted to the ceiling joists and trusses using 2 big-boy bolts. Then I drilled a hole in each 2x4 using a hole saw. Then I put the 1" steel pipe (5' long) through it and capped both ends. You'll also notice some metal bands at the bottom of the 2x4. I also put them at the top (can't see from this angle of course). They are just in case the 2x4 decides to split vertically, they hopefully will "contain" the bar so I don't go crashing on my back onto the concrete garage floor.

I am 200lbs and kip on it like crazy and it's solid as a rock. Only annoying part: the bar rotates in its housing! (see previous post above). I haven't decided whether I want to do anything about it though, cause I think it helps my grip strength.

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01-29-2006, 05:24 PM	#1
Paul Findley Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Longmont CO Posts: 1,258	Pullups before on this BodySolid bar. Frame not tall enough, hesitant to bolt down the frame. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/19086.jpg Newly installed bar: http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/19087.jpg 5' Long, 3/4 Galvanized Pipe. 3/8" threaded rod in the vertical pipes. In the ceiling are two 8' 2x4s screwed together laying across the trusses. Plywood reinforced where the rod goes through, Flat washers, 2 nuts locked off. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/19088.jpg This end is mounted right under a truss, the 2x4 here prevents rotation of the bar. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/19089.jpg This end is between trusses, so the 2x4 here spans between 2 trusses, allowing the bolting. There is a 1" eyebolt going through the climbing wall preventing rotation of the bar on this end. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/19090.jpg Finished with a roll of black althetic tape.

01-29-2006, 05:28 PM	#2
Paul Findley Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Longmont CO Posts: 1,258	oh yea, long sleeved race t-shirts don't work for me very well either.

01-29-2006, 05:56 PM	#3
James Falkner Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 608	Paul, That looks awesome! How's your kipping on that. I worry that kipping would put a lot of stresses on the threads at the top. Pretty solid feel?

01-29-2006, 06:21 PM	#4
Paul Findley Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Longmont CO Posts: 1,258	Thanks! It feels really solid, have yet to really get on it really aggro. It's a brand new upgrade. We will see if I have to upgrade to 1/2" threaded rod, that would be pretty easy, since the only 3/8 hole is through gypsum, the others are 1/2" for ease of insertion. I had the 3/8" from a local Ace Hardware going out of business about 5 years ago. I been dying for a use for that crap I bought on sale. (Message edited by paul on January 29, 2006)

01-31-2006, 11:03 AM	#5
Paul Findley Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Longmont CO Posts: 1,258	hmmm, may have to increase the pipe diameter of the horizontal pipe. 3/4" is a bit small.

01-31-2006, 11:25 AM	#6
Michael Ledney Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Thomas Kentucky Posts: 292	Is that 3/4" internal diameter or external diameter? If the former you should be OK unless you're adding a significant amount on weight. We have a 3/4" ID bar (makes for ~1" OD) composed of a 5' span and a 4.5' span with a tee in between and it's held up just fine for 8+ months. It's not pampered either, I'm ~240# and and generate a whale of a force when I kip (pun intended). Have even done multiple bar muscle ups with no threat of failure, but then again, you're the one who has to be comfortable with your rig. Looks great by the way.

01-31-2006, 02:58 PM	#7
Paul Findley Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Longmont CO Posts: 1,258	I was thinking about how it felt in the hand, not worried about failure. I will have to see how a larger diameter feels, next time I am at The Depot. I could always put another roll of tape on the exterior too.

01-31-2006, 06:02 PM	#8
Ted Williams Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 381	I have a similar set up, no bracing though...after hearing of another person's set up like this that failed...I'm pretty leary of kipping to hard on it. Now I have my car moved to one side of the garage, right by the bar, I'm doubley afraid of it breaking and dropping me or the bar on the car. I'm keeping my eyes out for a better option. Ted

01-31-2006, 06:15 PM	#9
James Falkner Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 608	Paul I have a 1" steel pipe (5' long also) that I have wrapped with black "athletic tape" - and I find the circumference to be excellent. My only problem is the stupid bar rotates in its housing which makes me drop off sooner due to lack of grip strength. But when I move to a fixed bar, I find that I can do a lot more pullups so I guess that's a benefit.

01-31-2006, 06:19 PM	#10
James Falkner Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 608	Ted, check out my pullup bar. The vertical 2x4's go up through the drywall and are bolted to the ceiling joists and trusses using 2 big-boy bolts. Then I drilled a hole in each 2x4 using a hole saw. Then I put the 1" steel pipe (5' long) through it and capped both ends. You'll also notice some metal bands at the bottom of the 2x4. I also put them at the top (can't see from this angle of course). They are just in case the 2x4 decides to split vertically, they hopefully will "contain" the bar so I don't go crashing on my back onto the concrete garage floor. I am 200lbs and kip on it like crazy and it's solid as a rock. Only annoying part: the bar rotates in its housing! (see previous post above). I haven't decided whether I want to do anything about it though, cause I think it helps my grip strength.