Pull-up Bar

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My son and I made this simple pull-up bar for our garage. Instructions The assembly uses 3/4" iron 'black pipe', commonly used for household gas lines. These directions make the pull-up bar 7' 3" off the floor, which is good for my height. You should adjust the length of the middle uprights as needed to make the height what you desire. Parts: 4 x 16" lengths of 3/4" pipe for the two triangular sections' sides and tops 2 x 15 5/8" lengths of 3/4" pipe for the triangle diagonals 3 x 27 1/2" lengths of 3/4" pipe for the pull-up bar and the two back braces 2 x 32" lengths of 3/4" pipe for the middle uprights 2 x 30" lengths of 3/4" pipe for the lower uprights 2 x 22" length of 3/4" pipe for the side floor braces 1 x 30" length of 3/4" pipe for the front floor brace 6 x 90 degree elbows for 3/4" pipe 4 x 45 degree elbows for 3/4" pipe 10 x tees for 3/4" pipe 11 x close nipples for 3/4" pipe 7 x unions for 3/4" pipe (alternately replace two of these with 3/4" couplings, as described in the instructions) 4 x 3" nipples for 3/4" pipe 2 x caps for 3/4" pipe (optional) 1 pkg of athletic grip tape 2 x stud sections (2" x 4" x 36") 8 x deck screws (9 x 3 1/2") or similar 4 x self-tapping truss screws (8 x 1 1/4") or similar 4 x 3/4" washers or similar It will make your life a lot easier if you use: Pipe dope to lubricate the joints Two sizable pipe wrenches (12-14") Instructions: Assemble the pipe components into the shape shown. Wrap the pull-up bar with grip tape, available from any sporting goods store. Mount two sections of 2x4 across studs in the wall using deck screws (9 x 3 1/2"). Prepare four pieces of canvas strapping about 8" long. Cut the straps to the size required to wrap the pipe twice, then melt both ends to prevent fraying using a butane torch or similar flame source. Attach the assembly to the 2x4 pieces using canvas strapping. I used self-tapping truss screws (8 x 1 1/4") and 3/4" washers (see photo for details). Home Depot's plumbing section generally provides free pipe cutting services. Just select the pipe you need and tell them what sizes you want. Make sure they also thread it for you! Cutting this much pipe can take about 90 minutes, so make sure you have the time to wait. I didn't, so I arranged to pick it up the following morning. Pipe unions are rather expensive. You could replace the two bottom ones with couplings to make it cheaper.