How to build a pull up bar?

[jjgarth]

 

Hi all!

this has probably been asked, however I’m needing help with materials for a pull up bar outside, into the ground.

i am thinking h4 timber 100mmx100mm, stainless steel bar and quick dry cement.

from what I can see, h4 comes in maximum 3m, is that long enough to have enough in-ground length and then tall enough? I would like it to be high enough to need to do a small jump up (or if a tall friend comes to exercise they aren’t scraping their feet)

please help! I’m also thinking flanges and a threaded bar would be suitable! Does Bunnings have thick enough bar? I don’t need it to be too wide. 

image attached for inspo.

[Dave-1]

Good Morning @jjgarth 

The reason I was going with the 900mm spacing was the bend in the bar that would result if further apart, If you change the type of bar then the distance can be further apart. I would rather a solid bar for lifting purposes.

Wet concrete as well, I have only used the dry concrete once before and wasnt impressed with the installation (my water kept on disappearing) Wet concrete = solid foundation.

Over time conduit will bend, we bend the pipe at various angles with our knees so a larger suport distance and the wipe will become a bannana.

Dave