Help with construction for pull-up & dip station

[Linus Jernbom]

Hello all knowledgeable builders!

I've been inspired by another thread here on the forum about building a custom portable chin-up and dip station. The idea is that it should be able to stand both outdoors and indoors. I've attached a drawing I've made and would like help assessing the construction and getting the right measurements.

The timber I plan to use is mostly 45 x 120 mm battens.

Examples of considerations:

Will this construction stand firmly?
Suggestions to make it better?
Are the measurements reasonable for a comfortable workout?

All feedback is greatly appreciated!

// Linus

 

[AndyB_]

I think the 1950 high studs are at risk of breaking when you do your pull-ups, as they should be rotated 90 degrees. Then they will break in the stiff direction and thereby withstand more. I also wouldn't trust the bars if they are also to be made of wood. Round steel profiles should be used there. I would probably have preferred to make it entirely of steel myself, but if you calculate a bit, it should be possible to make it work with wood too.

 

[Linus Jernbom]

Aha, good tip. That seems logical.. No problem reversing the studs.

The bars are intended to be made of iron. I have some sturdy pipes at home that were left over after dismantling the old heating system.

 

[fahlis]

With the proposed dimensions, 45x120, there is no risk of the back supports breaking. As you have drawn them, they can hold a piece of over 350 kg, as IngAndy suggests, for about a ton. I would make the round bars from a 45 mm dowel (I have some leftover stair railing lying around). It should hold for the Hulk's big brother (< 300 kg match weight). Do not make the round bars too narrow, it will be uncomfortable and provide a poor grip.

 

[ernemyr]

I read chips and dip Would have been quite a few chips you could have joined there

 

[kallun]

Widen it. 84cm is too narrow. I also think it will have tilting tendencies if you kip when you do your chin-ups.