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!!
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
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 😀
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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 💪🏾
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!
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!
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
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!
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?
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 💪
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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 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????
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
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 👊🏽
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.
Hi Alejandro! Thanks so much for subscribing! We appreciate your support in getting this channel out to more viewers! Check out some of our other project and stay tuned for more coming out each and every week! 🎥
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
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!
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
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 👍
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!
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!
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!
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?
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 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.
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! 👍
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
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
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 👍
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 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 👍
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
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!
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.
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! 💪
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" !😜🙋♂️
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
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?
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Yep! But, We chose the same track at time because the one is new! 🦸♂️
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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!!
Hi Juan! Thanks for checking out our video. We really appreciate your feedback and project suggestions!!!
The metal pipe is 3/4" thick, but the spade bit is 1" in the video. Should I always go a 1/4" size larger when drilling the hole?
Great video :-)
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.👍💪😊
Sweet!!!! Glad it worked out for ya! We’d love to see a picture if you tag us @spencleydesignco on Instagram!
Would love to know if you think the threaded caps are necessary, I was thinking the same
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
Built this for my son to work out attached it to shed outside painted with wood preserver top notch son loves it .
That’s awesome Roy! Glad it worked out so well for you! 👍👍👍
I'm late to the party but glad I found this video! I would love to see a fishing rod holder maybe with tackle box storage!
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 😀
A $2-$3 2X4. I remember those times
🤣 oh lumber prices are crazy right now!
@@SpencleyDesignCoit’s cool looking back on this now that 2x4s are back to that price
Thanks for the video guys! Just built this for my garage. Please make a dip bar video next!
Glad to hear it! I hope you enjoy the new pull-up bar!
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.
Can you make a homemade dip station? I would really appreciate the tutorial
MLG, you’re not the first person to suggest that. We are really considering it! Thanks for checking out our channel 💪
MLGProDripper69 I would also love to see that
Thanks for the input, Harry! We are definitely considering some designs
Option: Olympic rings best bang for the buck $20-35 for a set on Amazon and you can do more than just dips and save space
Now that’s a great idea! That is much more space efficient
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.
Yup! Miter saw is a great choice if you own one
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
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.
That’s awesome asif! Glad it worked so well for ya! Thanks for all your support 💪
Great straight forward doable project video! Well done!
Build an outdoor punching bag hanger for mounting to trees😊
Nice project for this quarantine period!
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!
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 💪🏾
Thanks for the support! Glad you’re enjoying the videos!
Great video Eric, what a great build idea to pass the time during this down time.
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!
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!
I made this and it works well. Thank you!
Thanks for watching, dad!
Super excited to to adapt this to my plans!
So glad we were able to inspire you! Hope you enjoy building and stay safe during the shutdown 😀
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
Awesome!! I hope it works out great for ya!!
Such a good design! I'll be making my own soon. Thanks for sharing!!
That’s awesome José! Thanks for checking out the video and supporting our channel. What kind of saw are you going to use to cut the wood?
Awesome vid bro! I’m building it now. How far down from the end of the 2x4 did you drill the holes for the pipe? Thank you!!!
Thanks for the support Brock! The holes are drilled about 2 1/2 inches from the end of the 2x4. If you have any other questions, just let us know 👍
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!
Perfect during Covid! I built one between my rafters in the basement last year. Lol I should have recorded it! Keep up the great work!
It was a life saver while the gyms were closed! Luckily I don’t need it anymore 😀
@@SpencleyDesignCo You made it on the top 5 DIY Home Gyms on this channel. I gave you a shout out! ua-cam.com/video/1TatKxQwCS8/v-deo.html
That’s so cool! Thank you very much!
@@SpencleyDesignCo 👊🏼
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?
Thank you! You could definitely mount it in a concrete wall if you use concrete anchors
So easy to build bro and I’m not even good at building anything. Thanks for the motivation!
Do you think I should use 4 inch screws in the wall instead of the 2.5’s?
You’re very welcome, David! Thanks for checking out the video! We hope your build goes well 💪
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 💪
Man this was a fantastic video you are top notch video editor!! Also great project!!
Thank you very much! We truly appreciate your support. Have any friends that you think might enjoy this? If so, we would love if you considered sending it to them 👍
Can u do this over drywall, yes connecting to the studs. Will it jack up the drywall
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 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????
What do you mean by “solid wall”?
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
@@SpencleyDesignCo thanks buddy.
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 👊🏽
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.
Hi Alejandro! Thanks so much for subscribing! We appreciate your support in getting this channel out to more viewers! Check out some of our other project and stay tuned for more coming out each and every week! 🎥
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
Did you use any lock tight or glue to make it so the bar doesn’t twist?
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!
It looks strong and stable. It is nice to kill time and be healthier.
Exactly! It’s SUPER strong. We had two people hang on it and it’s not going anywhere 💪
Does the pipe spin as you hang on it or is it pretty secure? Thanks!
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
I do like built not bought. Just not out of wood.
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 👍
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Great Video👍🏼. You should make weights out of cement or something and a bench with its rack.
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!
@@SpencleyDesignCo Try putting cement inside of a metal containers. I have mine for more than 3 years, still looks like the day I built it.
Pavle, that’s an awesome idea!
Nice work....can u please make heavy weight boxing bag stand tutorial...please
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!
I love it, keep up the good work.
Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the encouragement
Do wall mounted dip bars!!!!!
We definitely thought about it, but those would stick out and we would run into them while we are working! Unless...we made them fold up 🧐🧐🧐
Exactly what I was looking for, thanks
Awesome! Glad to help, Adam!
Built it and worked out great
That’s awesome David! Glad to hear you’re getting some exercise in during the lockdown!
Can we make this set up with longer measure? 33 inch from wall and for a 48 inch metal pipe?
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!
I have a tree in my back yard. I want to make that a pull up bar without using a post. Any recommendations?
Just use really long lag bolts
Great project! Thanks for sharing. Would there be any issue with using a longer pipe for wider grip pull ups?
Thanks for checking out the build, Greg! No, there’s definitely no problem going with a longer pipe! Go for it and let us know how it works!!! 💪
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?
I weigh 215 and I’ve had a friend hang on it with me and it was solid. Probably had near 400lbs on it. Wouldn’t hurt to add some more supports though!
Spencley Design Co. awesome thank you!
You bet! Best of luck with the build and with your fitness endeavors! Come back and let us know how it worked for ya!
What a great idea!
Thanks for checking out the video, Gary! The idea came in a pinch when the gyms were closed down, and it works pretty well!
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
@@SpencleyDesignCo OK cool, fair enough. Thanks for the awesome video and the super quick reply!
Sure thing!
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.
Thanks for checking out the video! Ben Uyeda from Homemade Modern has an awesome video for a free standing pull up bar. Check that out!
I looked at building one, but found one for $20 on Facebook market place. I couldn’t buy wood for that little.
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?
Hey there! In regards to protection, what are you asking about? Just preventing the wood from warping over time?
@@SpencleyDesignCo Yeah that's my main concern.
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! 👍
What would you day is the weight capacity for this set up? Im just a little over 200lbs so im just a little worried about it not being able to hold me
I weigh 215 and have has zero issues
I am heavy, I am not sure if it can hold my weight?
I’ve tested around 315lbs and it held fine. You can always add additional supports 👍
@@SpencleyDesignCo thanks 👍
Sure thing! Thanks for checking out the video
Will this setup work for crossfit pull-ups like butterfly pull-ups? Or even muscle ups?
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
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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
Thanks are awesome ideas! Thanks so much for the suggestions!
Perfect!! Thanks 👍👍
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 👍
Good luck with the build Casey!
We just recent built a pallet couch. I would love to see your take on it.
That’s an awesome idea, Carlos! Did you do 100% pallets or dud you use 2x4’s as support?
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
Ah that makes sense then. Sounds like an awesome project! Anything you would do differently now?
Great video, as usual! 👍🏻
Thanks so much Alicia! Hopefully you can find some space to make one for yourself!
yooo thank u 🙏
Thank you for checking out the video!
Great work 💪🔥
Thank you Teo! We appreciate you supporting our channel
If the steel bar was 3/4 inch, how come a 1 inch spade was used? Planning on doing this tomorrow myself
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 👍
The question I needed answered, thanks! Headed to Lowe's now
You’re very welcome Patrick! Come back and let us know how it works for ya! Or send it to us on Instagram @spencleydesignco!
Will this support 240lbs +?
Definitely! I weigh 220 and I had a friend hang on it with me and it wasn’t going anywhere
also would love to see raised beds and a wall folded squat rack.. thank you!! I just subscribe and liked!!
Awesome! We will keep those ideas in mind! Thanks so much for the support! 👍
What is weight limit? I'm around 285
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
Would you recommend attaching some end caps for the pipe to keep it from moving left/right? Or is it fine as is?
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!
@@SpencleyDesignCo Thanks. And that lines up with several other peoples advice.
You’re welcome! Glad we could help
Hey man is it alright if this can support about 180 lbs of weight? Second question is this ok for pull ups
Yup! It’s made for pull ups. I weigh 200lbs and it’s still working great. I’ve tested right around 400lbs on it and it still works great
@@SpencleyDesignCo thanks! Last question. Is it alright if its on a dry wall and the studs are smaller than normal?
Yeah it's fine if you go through drywall and into a stud. I'm not sure what you mean by studs that are "smaller than normal"
@@SpencleyDesignCo like studs that are not normal sized but will any stud any size ok?
@@SpencleyDesignCo is it alright if the measurements are off by like 2-3 inches?
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.
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!
Could this be placed on a brick wall?
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! 💪
Great video
Thanks, Andrew! I appreciate the support in helping the channel grow 👍👍👍
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" !😜🙋♂️
Thanks again for checking out our video! We always find it funny when others use the same music...but I guess there are only so many free choices!
Dude, what's going on above your right shoulder here @0:19? Is that a custom fan box? Details, my garage is a boiler in summer.
Check it out here ua-cam.com/video/lL-VGtB1Jl4/v-deo.html
You think it's ok to flip the design upside down? I want to build this for my office which is small.
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
Nice
Thanks for checking out the video Rathina
Thanks for checking out the video Rathina
Just bought a black piece of pipe to do this... 26 dollars at lowes...
Quanta criatividade😁! OK 100 %
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i’m a god at pull ups my highest is 29
Impressive! Sounds like I have some work to do!
good, but it look so fragile for that
You’d be surprised how strong it is. I’ve tested over 400lbs on it and it’s super strong 😀
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You think this would support someone who's 250?
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?
Throw some duct tape around the pipe where it goes into the hole. Should tighten it up nicely!
Jesus christ - 2 minutes to explain how to make the simplest cut.
Who is the target audience in your mind? 14 yo girls?
I think you meant, “year old”…. So close!
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Thanks so much for the checking out the video!