Great question Joseph! Although it’s called 3/4” pipe, that’s only referring to the inside diameter. The outside diameter of the pipe is actually 1”. Thanks for clearing this up for other viewers and good luck with the build. If you have any other questions, let us know 👍
Thanks everything worked out great, have it installed around my garage door, just above door height. Made it a little wider with a 4 foot pipe and added the threaded caps on the ends.👍💪😊
I personally don’t think they are since my bar is super solid in there, but it’s 100% up to you. I’d say securing the bar is probably better, but I haven’t done anything to mine and it’s fine
Great video!! On the ideas front: 1. Box for jumping (Crossfit style) 2. Squat rack 3. Bench for bench pressing. 4. Maybe some shelving solution for kettlebells/dumbbells? I know they’re all gym related ideas, and that there are quite a few videos out there, but would be cool to see your solutions as this one was waaaay better than what I’ve seen for pull up bars. Keep up the good work!!
Hey Matthew! Thanks for checking out the video and supporting the channel! That’s certainly a good idea; I’m not much of a fisherman, but I have some friend that could certainly use that! I appreciate the idea 😀
On the ends of the pipes I would maybe run a bolt thru it do it doesn't rotate, especially if someone decided to do bar muscle ups on it, leave yourself enough headroom at the top
Great call Bryan! A few others have done a modification like that and it worked great! Also, good call out on the head room issue. That would be bad for someone to slam their head into the ceiling!
Great videos mane 👍🏾. I’ve been wanting to learn woodworking for a while and will definitely be creating some of these projects. Keep the wood workout gear coming mane!!! Love your channel 💪🏾
Something similar for me but I want to use straps and D-Rings = easier on the wrists, etc. I may just put a 2x4 across and attach steel rings to hold the carabiners.
I’m not exactly sure. I’m 215 and this thing did NOT budge at all. The pipe should be plenty strong enough. We tried two people hanging on it and it was fine at around 350lbs
wow awesome video I think this is the most affordable DIY pull up bar I have seen can you please make some parallettes bars and dip bars also could you consider doing a outside pull up bars thank you for the video
Hey hi.... first it all awesome tutorial... second.. can you mounted on solid wall and what type of screws you would need ... and last but not least can you swing in that pull up?? How much weight do you think it holds????
Thanks for the support Rathina! We could make something like that, but we don’t box so it’s probably not gonna happen. Just want to be honest! Thanks for the idea though!
Hi Eric! Great video! Great easy to follow instructions. Built mine yesterday. It’s primed now, ready for top coat. Thanks keep up the great work. Much appreciated.
There should be plenty of surface area for the weight from the pull up bar to be spread evenly over the surface of the drywall. I imagine you would be alright, but I haven’t not done it, so I can’t 100% speak on it. I have seen some folks place a large piece of plywood between the pull up bar and drywall though to further spread out the pressure. You’ll just need longer screws to make sure you’re reaching deep enough into the studs 😀
Hey sir trying to start my pull-up hat tonight! But wanted to know if 10x4 wood screws or 14x4 screws would be good? If not what would I need? Home Depot said they don’t know what self drilling 3” deck screws were. Pls help!
That’s awesome that you’re gonna make it! You must’ve asked someone who didn’t know anything about the products they sell 😜 I have a link in the description to the screws I used but really any 3 inch screw should be fine. Don’t overthink it 😀
Spencley Design Co. Phew that’s a relief lol thanks a lot & yeah I was pretty pissed at the 3 nubs that I asked 😂 overthinking it has what’s been keeping me back. Hopping to it now thanks again keep up the good work 👊🏽
Ace video. Do you think this would be safe to bolt into a brick wall on the outside of a house? Also would the wood need to be treated if it was kept outside?
Hi Laurence! If you do it outside, you would need pressure treated lumber and outdoor rated hardware. As long as you properly anchor it into the brick, it will be fine
Thank you very much! It was more of an impromptu build than we usually do, but we needed something to help keep us active during the quarantine. We hope you and your family are staying safe and thanks again for visiting our channel!
Hello!! this is an amazing video, do you think i should be able to mount this on a concrete wall or do i need to change something to ensure structural integrity?
Thanks for this, I'm going to build it in a couple of days. Mine will be in the garage, and where I live gets hot and humid soon; any advice on protecting the wood?
That’s a great question. Unfortunately there’s not much you can really do about it. Your best course of action is the grab 2x4’s that are the most dry that you can possibly find. If the board feels cold or heavy in the store, skip it. You’ll definitely spend time sorting through the pile of lumber at your home center, but it’s worth it. Also, look for boards marked “KD”. That means kiln dried so the majority of the moisture should already be gone from the wood. Honestly though, I wouldn’t worry about it too much. If the pull up bar warps a lot in your environment over a few years, just build a new one! The lumber only costs about $6! If you have any other questions or we can help any other way, just ask! 👍
Thanks for checking out our channel, Guy! You can definitely tweak any measurements! Just be aware that as you move the bar away from the wall, the angled brace will be loaded with more force. You might want to add a secondary brace to make sure it’s structurally sound. Gods luck with the build!
Thanks for sharing, i had same thing in mind will be making one for my balcony, which is my excercise area, i will be using a wood stick in place of metal pipe though
What a great video and inexpensive design! Would that design still support the same weight if it was installed upside-down? Thinking about mounting above a door but don't want the bar too high
Hey Zachary! We did not, but if you look at some of the other comments, other people used a few different methods to hold the bar still like pipe flanges, screws, and bolts. I don’t think locktite or glue would work, but it wouldn’t hurt to try!
Nice video. I would prefer free standing pull up bar so that holes need not be drilled into wall. Can you make video on free standing pull up bar with wooden stand or base. Also the pull up bar can be bit longer and also removable so that I can move it from one place to another.
My construction buddy is saying using screws to mount it to the studs makes sense, but he said he'd recommend nails for everything else. Can you explain why you chose screws vs. nails without going into too much detail about shear, tensile strength, and all that jazz? I mean feel free to if you want to, but please apply it to your design. Thank you.
Hey Andrew! Thanks for checking out the video. Truthfully I never use nails on any of my projects. Never really dove into the physics about which fastener is optimal for this project. Just used screws because that’s what I have laying around
Nice project, good edition! BTW! I just finished to edit a new video for a miter saw and I just chose the same music! "Take me out to the ballgame" !😜🙋♂️
Great design. I built it today and love it. Even have my wife and daughter using it. The left side squeaks a bit when using - is this normal given it is wood? (I have 8 screws going into a stud on both sides). Thanks again!
Hi Jeff! Thanks for checking out the video! It’s probably the metal pipe that’s squeaking. There are a lot of people that have left comments so down here about improvements they made the keep the pipe from spinning. Consider one of the options like adding a metal pipe flange or adding a screw through the pipe. Just monitor it and make sure it’s nothing structural. Never hurts to go overkill and add more screws though
Awesome video I found this months ago but have been procrastinating from doing this for some reason lol. I weigh 280lbs would the studs still hold me do you think or should I modify something?
Good question! I’ve had no issues with mine, but if you read through some of the other comments, oriole discus a lot of solutions they used to ensure the pipe doesn’t spin at all
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Hi Eric, just wanna ask what screws you used for attaching the frames to the stud (w dry wall). Did you used the same 2.5in screws when combining the pieces? Isn’t too small? Thanks. It’s an awesome project btw! Looking forward for more.
Hi Adrian! We actually used 4 inch screws when attaching it to the wall! I thought I put that in the video but I accidentally missed it! Also, thanks for reaching out and showing support! We really really appreciate it! We have new projects coming out every Friday and I hope you’ll check ‘em out! If you have any other question, always feel free to reach out 👍
Hey Eric, great video. Wanted to ask can i apply this same method to the exterior of my home in the back yard. would use tapcon screw suffice, if so which sizes would you recommend both in length and In diameter. Appreciate your time
Hi Josh! I did a little research and it looks like the tapcon heavy duty screws in 3/8” diameter or larger are what others have used. I’d do some of your own research to confirm what I found, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. As always, it’s better to go a little overboard with your hardware choice than have it fail 👍
Wow! This is great I needed one and I was not sure if I had to use all pipe or what . Now I know, thank you for sharing this awesome video. You got a new subscriber. Keep up the great videos.
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Yes sir. We accidentally glossed over that in the video. If you go back and watch it, you’ll see that when I attach it to the wall, I’m using different color screws than before. That’s because those are 4in screws. Those will provide more holding power 💪
HELP PLZ URGENT PLZ HELP!!!!! I built this but instead of having them pointing inwards i had one going left and the other one is going left WILL THIS STILL SUPPORT OR WORKOUT OR WILL IT PRY OFF THE DRYWALLL?
I'm not sure what you mean by that construction method. Also, all of your comments get automatically filtered into the spam folder because of your profile name.
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Hey there! It’ll definitely work. We’ve had quite a few crossfit people send us pics and videos of how it’s working for them and so far all great results. If you want, you can always add more support pieces to really lock it down. I weigh 215 and I’ve done muscle ups and this thing doesn’t budge at all
Hey man! Great video. My 3/4” iron pipe (really 1”) is really giving me a hard time. I used a 1” drill bit identical to the one you’d used. However you seemed to slide your pipe in with relative ease. I feel like I need the jaws of life. Any suggestions?
Hi Micheal! Thanks for checking out the video and reaching out! It’s common for building materials to have varied thicknesses. It’s possible that your pipe is slightly thicker, or that mine was slightly larger. No problem though! One thing you could do is roll up some sand paper and sand out the interior of the hole to make it just a little larger. The other thing you could do is sand the pipe (would be a lot more work). Lastly, consider inserting a drill bit into the hole in the wood and rocking it around the make the hole slightly bigger. If all else fails, put a little wax on the iron pipe and use a hammer to help it in. Hopefully that helps! Report back and let me know 👍
Spencley Design Co. wow thank you for your speedy reply. I tried two things: (1) reamed out the holes with the drill bit and (2) rolled some sandpaper into a cylinder and sanded the holes. It worked! Finally I can get my muscles working a bit in this quarantine! Thanks again!
Heck yeah! Glad it worked for ya! All I ask in return for the free help is that you send the video to a friend that might enjoy it or find it useful 😀 that’s a huge help is getting the channel to grow! Thanks again Michael!
Adrain, you couldn’t definitely mount it to a brick wall! You would just need to use anchors specifically designed to go into the mortar between the bricks. They have them readily available at any Lowes, Home Depot, or hardware store! Thanks for checking our our channel and I hope you get some good exercise in during the lockdown! 💪
Thanks, Fresh Controls! We actually made some cement weights but they DID NOT work well. The biggest problem is that if they get rattled or set down too hard, they chip and cracks very quickly. I wouldn’t want to be underneath one when it falls apart! We could make kettlebells or something though!
Thanks, Fresh Controls! We actually made some cement weights but they DID NOT work well. The biggest problem is that if they get rattled or set down too hard, they chip and cracks very quickly. I wouldn’t want to be underneath one when it falls apart! We could make kettlebells or something though!
Great question! Although it’s called 3/4” pipe, that’s only referring to the inside diameter. The outside diameter of the pipe is actually 1”. Thanks for clearing this up for other viewers and good luck with the build. If you have any other questions, let us know 👍
It might work, but you’re taking away a lot of the structural integrity that way. Upside down you would be pulling the support away from the wall as opposed to pushing it into the wall
We are glad you enjoyed it! We’ve been able to get through a lot of projects during this period and might even release some videos faster than once a week!
Eric thanks for this video! We just moved and I put this up in my new garage with no difficulty. Only issue I had was the 36” bar jusssst makes it across. I worry with use overtime that it may slide out on one side. I’m thinking about getting a longer pipe which will allow it to fully go through the boards and close it off with a cap on either end. Thanks again and love the channel!
Hi, Aaron! Glad you enjoyed the video and it’s good to hear the project worked out! Quite a few people came up with some solutions to keeping the bar in position over time so check those out! Thanks for all the support!
Oh definitely Kevin! I’m 215 and it’s rock solid. I held on while with another friend (so probably 375ish lbs) and it works great. Just make sure you use some long screws going into the studs! You can also throw wood glue in the joints for some extra support 💪
I actually ended up putting a 2x4 tie across the top closer to the wall and it made it feel a lot more stable thanks for the video it is an awesome idea!. the only question I had is the hole the pipe goes into is a little big (so the pipe can slide a pretty good amount) is there anyway to tighten it up?
We used 100% pallets and pallet wood we broke down pallets that we had already cut down for scraps and used the two by fours for back support to actually give it an angle
Great video and pull up bar design. Will be building this shortly. Another option for cutting the boards is a miter saw. Plus adding a stop block will produce equal length cuts very easily.
Hi Sheldon! You couldn’t definitely add something like that if you want. Our pipe is super super tight in the wood and doesn’t move. Some other folks in the comments used metal flanges on the end or drilled vertical holes to keep it steady. It’s all up to you!
I'm a total novice when it comes to diy projects. Your frame was simple and straight forward. But I ran into trouble trying to locate the studs with my brand new stud finder. Advice on models or alternate methods would be helpful for the future. Thanks though, your design works well.
Happy you could check us out Robert! The be honest, the best stud finder we’ve come across is simple; a strong magnet. The magnet will find the screws that the drywall was held on with and that will be the center of the stud. You can pick one up for like $5 at the hardware store. We had a ryobi stud finder and it was awfully inaccurate. The magnet works much better!
