The length of these items will vary depending on your needs. For example, choose longer posts to give yourself more ground clearance. Most home improvement stores will cut these items for you if you ask. If you have the proper hand saws, you can also cut them to size yourself.
Make the holes roughly the same diameter and depth so the pull-up bar is level later.
To keep the posts sturdy, leave at least 2 in (5. 1 cm) between their top ends and the holes.
Another option is to use metal posts and elbow joints. Replace the wood posts with a pair of equally-sized metal pipes. Thread them into 90-degree elbow joints with clockwise twists. The pull-up bar fits into the opposite ends of the joints.
Flanges have slightly different sides. Make sure the flanges are flush with the wood so they connect properly. If your bar is short, forgo drilling holes through the posts. Instead, set a flange on the inside portion of each post. Secure them in place, then thread the bar into them by turning it clockwise.
The buckets give the bar more stability. If you put the concrete directly into the ground, it may shift over time. Putting the posts directly in the ground is possible if you brace them with stones or other objects. Set the posts in the holes, then surround them with large objects that aren’t easy to move.
Have someone help you pick up the bar in order to plant the posts perfectly in the center of each bucket.
The concrete takes about 24 hours to dry. Give it plenty of time to settle before putting weight on the bar.
These pipes and joints connect the pull-up bar to the wall. They need to be relatively short in order to make the bar stable.
Adjust your pull-up bar by using pipes of different lengths. For instance, choose a shorter bar if you don’t have space for the 48 in (120 cm) bar.
Flanges are available at most home improvement stores. Choose flanges that have 4 screw holes and fit the diameter of the longer bar.
The bars need to be threaded evenly into the flanges and fittings. You most likely will need to make a few adjustments to get everything perfect. Ensure the elbow joints are well-connected by attempting to turn them clockwise with a pipe. The joints will tighten but not move out of position.
The pull-up bar has to be installed on studs or support beams. These beams are the framework of your home, so they are strong enough to withstand the extra weight. If you don’t use them, you will rip the pull out bar out of the wall as soon as you lean on it.
Hold the bar against the board before you finalize the measurements. Make sure the flanges don’t cover the spots where you need to screw the board to the studs. If you’re working on a brick or concrete wall, you have more freedom when placing your bar. You don’t need to find studs. Place the bar wherever you want it in the room.
Check the pull-up bar to make sure it looks level and firmly attached to the board before moving on.
For concrete or brick walls, use a masonry drill bit to drill into the ball. Hold the pull-up bar to the wall with concrete lag anchors and lag bolts. Test the pull-up bar to make sure it’s strong and level. Undo the screws as needed to readjust the positioning.
