Only do this if you know how to embed beefy drywall anchors.
Diy wall mounted pull up bar plans.
Better yet find your studs and make your rig the right width to correspond with anchoring it to your studs behind the drywall.
These are complete building plans that include everything you need to build this basic bar project for less than 50.
Measure 3 inches from the bottom of the boards and use the 1 1 2 inch spade bit to make a hole in both boards.
With a large shelf a towel bar and wheels you can finish it in any color you want.
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Wall mounted pull up bar.
With this method you can just use two simple eye bolts to mount it directly to the joists.
However a 1 inch pipe is safer though more expensive and more difficult to find.
Depending on your available area and constraints you may want to build a wall mounted pull up bar.
Cut two identical pieces of the 2 4 to the height at which you d like the bar to hang.
Wall mounted pull up bars are generally far sturdier than their door mounted cousins.
How to build a pull up bar.
If you face your drywall with wood and anchor it well up the wall it will provide a solid base for making a diy pull up bar at home.
Our latest addition to the home gym makeover is this diy pull up bar.
This example is cut to 18 inches but it will vary depending on ceiling height and personal preference.
The primary piece of equipment that you ll need is a galvanized pipe.
How to build a ceiling or wall mounted pull up bar.
Even if you re not a pull up ninja i found that a ceiling mounted pull bar offers additional features uses equipment that doesn t even require doing one pull up making it a great all around addition to.
As you can imagine you need 1 a strong preferably outer wall to attach the bar to and 2 some very strong anchor bolts for the fixings.
We try to keep things simple but you should be familiar with basic tools like a drill and a tape measure.
For anyone that plans a total lift weight body weight plus any weighted vests or weight belts of 200 pounds or less a 3 4 inch pipe diameter is likely sufficient.
A ceiling mounted pull up bar is a perfect addition to a home gym.
Here is a detailed tutorial to make your own.
Some other designs require mounting a bar to a 2x4 which is bolted across several joists or studs.
Ana white a rolling bar cart is a great alternative to your standard home bar and this one can be used both inside and out.