TexasRanger
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Post by TexasRanger on Jul 31, 2018 18:15:15 GMT
I have an old V-dip bar that I've tried to set up in the new house, unsuccessfully. It is somewhat similar to the one in the picture below, and, where the "V" is located in the middle there's a plate with two holes that I used in the past to bolt the assembly on to the wall. (I originally purchased the V-bar around 30 years ago and lived in a house when they used better wood -- and more of it -- in the framing.) Where I live now, there's only drywall in the garage where I can use it and I wouldn't want to try to bolt this on to the wall even if I had access. The bar's probably 4 1/2' in height, around 60lbs (solid construction). Any ideas on how to set something up? I've tried a metal pole and a U bolt to hold the v-bar against the metal pole with weights at the bottom, but, the set up was pretty wobbly..  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2018 18:52:15 GMT
Build a frame with 2X4's, a peice say 3' on the floor and a 3' length for the ceiling, add some studs, lift into place and secure into the floor and cieling, if the floor is concrete, use concrete nails, if you can find the studs behind the drywall, you can screw into them.
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Jul 31, 2018 20:20:24 GMT
Can you post a photo of it?
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Post by stormshadow on Jul 31, 2018 20:40:39 GMT
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Post by stormshadow on Jul 31, 2018 20:43:13 GMT
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Jul 31, 2018 20:54:27 GMT
Tex, the drawing shows the v-bar sitting on a post, yet you say it is 4 1/2" high. I can only assume you're talking only about the v-bar, itself. Is there a provision for attaching it to a post? That's why I'd like to see an actual photo, particularly showing how the v-bar attaches to whatever.
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Post by stormshadow on Jul 31, 2018 21:04:21 GMT
If the riser pipe of your dip bar is hollow, mount an upright pipe connected via a flange to a plywood platform. Then put your v bar upright onto the upright pipe. Then drill hole through exterior female pipe which has the male pipe of your v bar in it and then put bolt in it to keep it from rotating. Might need some bracing depending on pipe dimensions and your weight
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Post by mr potatohead on Jul 31, 2018 21:11:21 GMT
Use an "old person's" tall walker. That's what I use. Leg extensions can be made from plastic pipe if the aluminum ones that come with aren't tall enough to suit. I've bought a few from thrift stores for $5 to less than $10.
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TexasRanger
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Post by TexasRanger on Jul 31, 2018 21:53:54 GMT
Let me get a photo of the V-bar and post it. The problem is lack of space in the garage -- right now we've got a ping pong table, refrigerator, artificial tree lined up along the wall as well as a couple of bikes. Then, I've got my weights and DBs, the O-bar, a bench, a KB and some other odds and ends. Add shelving for my work tools and a bunch of other stuff. So, where I can put it up, there's a small stud but it isn't wide enough.
Henry's idea wouldn't work, unfortunately, because of the limited space.
What I have been using is the back of two old chairs, which are still in great shape -- I think.
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Post by Deuce Gunner on Aug 2, 2018 22:39:22 GMT
Depending on whether you would be willing to have your bench modified, any decent welder should be able figure out a way to add an attachment to plug it in to an end of your bench. Probably in a way you could install it or detach when you wanted to. If you put it at the foot of the bench, your Oly bar and a few plates will provide a counterbalance. If you attach it to the barbell supports, some plates on the other end of the bench will do the same. Lots of benches back in the 110 lb, department store starter set days had dip bars built in.
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Post by TexasRanger on Aug 3, 2018 11:38:13 GMT
Well, I've put the project on hold...after doing the Big 5 (essentially Ken Hutchins' original workout), I figured leave the dip bar where in it is buried in the garage right now while I'm giving Big 5 a run for a while.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2018 13:09:10 GMT
The mini frame would be attached to the existing wall studs, you could remove a section of dry wall and add extra studs to where you need them. Adding to the existing stud would only add 3 1/2". I used to make such walls for electrical panels and other things, usually a bit tight so may use a sledge hammer to knock into place, then screw in.
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Post by bob44 on Aug 3, 2018 14:58:45 GMT
This is my dip solution. I am 5' 11" and almost 180 and it is very stable. I do have to bend my knees. I have had this for a long time and except for needing to be cleaned it works like the day I got it. The rubber grips on these are wider than a lot of the ones I checked out. I also use these folding step ladders to get to my pullup bar, L-SITS and beginning planche stands.  ![]() |
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Post by billfish on Aug 3, 2018 15:59:52 GMT
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Post by stormshadow on Aug 3, 2018 20:30:33 GMT
This is my dip solution. I am 5' 11" and almost 180 and it is very stable. I do have to bend my knees. I have had this for a long time and except for needing to be cleaned it works like the day I got it. The rubber grips on these are wider than a lot of the ones I checked out. I also use these folding step ladders to get to my pullup bar, L-SITS and beginning planche stands. View Attachment![]() Bob that is awesome. Simple. Elegant. Can also use for horizontal rows I think. |
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