Using Gas Pipe for a pull up bar or other ideas?

[jb garage]

Anybody used a gas pipe to make a pull up bar? Or have any other suggestions? I have one kid that needs a pull up bar for Christmas, and I'd like to mount it in a hallway to the studs. Not looking for a flimsy tension style. This needs to be robust in case my fat **** decides to try one lol tia

 

[Shiftless]

I like this design.

3/4 inch should be plenty strong.

I built a shelf system from 30 feet of 3/4 inch gas pipe and one inch plywood that holds a couple hundred pounds of stuff.

 

[olds70supreme]

I made mine out of 1" black pipe. 1" was more for grip strength than for load capacity, I'm sure 3/4" would have been more than enough to hole me.

 

[Kaizen]

I like this design.

3/4 inch should be plenty strong.

I built a shelf system from 30 feet of 3/4 inch gas pipe and one inch plywood that holds a couple hundred pounds of stuff.

As a bonus against the wall allows stomach workouts without swinging as well


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[Shiftless]

I made mine out of 1" black pipe. 1" was more for grip strength than for load capacity, I'm sure 3/4" would have been more than enough to hole me.

I had the same thoughts about the grip.
One thing I’ll add is to make sure to paint the pipe before installing. The factory black paint on that pipe rubs off easily and exposed iron on the threads will rust very quickly and look bad. When I painted mine I took the assembly outside, wiped it down with acetone, sprayed on primer and then some Rustoleum satin.

 

[larry_g]

I think that I would go through the ceiling with a couple of J bolts or screws that were attached to structure. That way when the bar is not in use it can be easily stored away leaving just the J hooks visible.

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no neat sig line

 

[Gigem]

Please make sure you have the camera on!

 

[kd3pc]

we made a "grind rail" for my kid way back when he was into skateboarding and it worked very well.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Please make sure you have the camera on!

What the hell did they use? EMT?

Tommy

 

[Shiftless]

What the hell did they use? EMT?

Tommy

Nope...EMT would have bent. Obviously they didn’t thread the pipe into cast iron floor flanges. If the pipe was threaded into the flanges and the flanges were screwed into solid 4x4s, that wouldn’t have happened. Maybe those guys used closet pole flanges.

 

[evintho]

1" galvy pipe slid through 3" wide steel plate and bolted with through bolts to ceiling joists. It ain't goin' anywhere. It's mounted in the garage. Whenever we have parties, all the guys seem to migrate to the garage!

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Nope...EMT would have bent. Obviously they didn’t thread the pipe into cast iron floor flanges. If the pipe was threaded into the flanges and the flanges were screwed into solid 4x4s, that wouldn’t have happened. Maybe those guys used closet pole flanges.

I've climbed on a lot of black pipe through the years, I've never even seen 1/2" flex like that. Must be Home Depot pipe.

Tommy

 

[BD1]

If you use standard schedule 40 black pipe, you can slide 3/4" solid round steel inside.
You might find Rebar to fit too.
Going to schedule 80 pipe is a option but you may have difficulty buying a short piece.


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[Bretny]

Make sure you attach this very well. I have had the proof of a not so well attached one where I bit through my lower lip as a kid. Landing on your chin didn't hurt so much when you bite through your lower lip.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'd use galvanized over the nasty black pipe.

 

[bw77]

I've used this inexpensive setup for 20 years. I weigh 150, no idea what the weight limit would be.

 

[pbon]

If you have a stairwell, you can put a piece of pipe across into v-notched wood brackets so it is removeable. If using black iron, maybe paint it. I agree galvanized is less dirty to handle and the idea is that you will be handling this a lot.

 

[kbs2244]

Remember that pipe thread is tapered.
It is not designed for stress in tension.
You get the most strength by bottoming out the fitting.
But the only thing preventing a "pull out" is the threads.

 

[gmwelder86]

Couple floor flanges and paint and your set. 1” Would be more comfortable adult hands 3/4 Mybe for kids. Wouldn’t worry about strength of either in length of typical hallway. I’ve over 8 feet might because for concern but supported on both sides into studs should be fine.

 

[Milton Shaw]

I would not use any of the yellow flex pipe, as nice as it looks for a chin bar. But any 3/4 black should work. But if you use yellow flex make sure the video is running. Also I would not use any that was in service as a gas line while you are chinning on it. LOL. Video of that for sure...

 

[nadogail]

IMHO, 1" pipe would be a better choice.

 

[Paxtonshelby]

Wrap the pipe with athletic tape - like trainers use to wrap ankles & wrists. Gives you a nice grip. Once it gets dirty from use just remove and re-wrap.

 

[strutaeng]

Dang, I watched that video in slow motion. Looked like 3/4" galvanized pipe sheared at the threads. That pipe was a good 6' long. The way the guy jumped on it, I bet the load was likely around 400-500lbs. Although it might work most of the time, this stuff is just not designed to this type of use.

I would recommend OP just find a metal rod and have some plates welded for support. It may be a $50 weld job. Don't risk it. Some weldor/shop likely has bar scrap in his bin for this.

A little 3/16 weld is good for like 4,000 lb/inch of weld.

 

[Verado1250]

I made my frame from 2" angle and 2" square, with the round rod being the same diameter as my olympic bar, 1 1/8" solid. This keeps my grip the same, which to me, is more comfortable. I added the chains, which are attached to the truss above, as insurance. I trust the frame and how it's attached to studs, but, just peace of mind. I do 5 sets of 10 pull-ups, twice a week, and it doesn't move any, and I weigh 230. As you can see, I also welded side grips for doing those as well.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

What the hell did they use? EMT?

Tommy

My bet would be on 3/4" pipe in 1" flanges....makes for a slip fit and "easy" install, but at the pipe flexes and gets shorter.....well the video shows the rest.

 

[Toolfool]

https://www.roguefitness.com/bodywe...l-up bar&utm_content=Accessories - Pullup Bar

 

[cleanspg]

Here is mine.

 

[stokefire7]

Gas pipe !

 

[atthebeach]

I have a similar setup like bw77 has, but with a 6' bar from an old weight set. The ends are attached with ropes to the bottom cord of the roof trusses. It doubles as a handy drying rack for hanging painted parts.