I want to build a PVC pipe Dip Station

[cmarti063]

Did you mean to put the angled steel facing the same direction on spotter rails.

It is like this

....================================....
* * *................................................. ..* * *
*................................................. .............*
*................................................. ............ *

(the .... is just air, the === is the bar, and the *** is the angle iron)

And yes, I did that on purpose. I can hang it from a small ledge made by the concrete foundation in the garage.

[ExtremistPullup]

It is like this

....================================....
* * *................................................. ..* * *
*................................................. .............*
*................................................. ............ *

(the .... is just air, the === is the bar, and the *** is the angle iron)

And yes, I did that on purpose. I can hang it from a small ledge made by the concrete foundation in the garage.

ok I see it now at first it looked like they faced the same direction.

[KBKB]

ok I see it now at first it looked like they faced the same direction.

Huh, I saw it that way too when I first looked. But now that I look at it again, I see it the way cmarti063 indicates in his diagram.

[cmarti063]

ok I see it now at first it looked like they faced the same direction.

Yeah my phone take junk for pictures, but who the hell has a real camera anymore. Lol, I'm just glad you could decipher my hieroglyphic schematics.

Aside from the issue Steven mentions, I see no problem with it if you can ensure that only downward force is being applied to the dip bars. Depending upon your form, however, you may have either inward or outward forces which could cause one of them to break free.

I seriously doubt that one could apply nearly enough torque on the bars to cause rotational forces to separate the bond between the bar and the angle iron. People do dips with their olympic bars and they don't just roll out from under them - that is without any bonding agent whatsoever. I understand that you have a hesitant skepticism, but I assure you that I would not take any chances with my safety. Each bond is nearly 2"^2 of surface area - that is a tensile strength of around 16k lbs per half of the bar.

[Shoua]

If your power rack accepts the steel rods then here's another alternative you can try. However, this is an angled version. Requires no welding.







All the pipe sizes you need:

[cmarti063]

If your power rack accepts the steel rods then here's another alternative you can try. However, this is an angled version. Requires no welding.

I like it. So now, there are multiple solid ideas for adding dip bars to different styles of racks.

[KBKB]

I seriously doubt that one could apply nearly enough torque on the bars to cause rotational forces to separate the bond between the bar and the angle iron. People do dips with their olympic bars and they don't just roll out from under them - that is without any bonding agent whatsoever. I understand that you have a hesitant skepticism, but I assure you that I would not take any chances with my safety. Each bond is nearly 2"^2 of surface area - that is a tensile strength of around 16k lbs per half of the bar.

You may be right. Even if it does fail, it probably won't be catastrophic. If one of the ends of the dip bar did break loose, it'd probably sit in that channel formed by the JB-Weld. Or, if the JB-Weld separated from one of the angle iron supports, it'd just slide a bit one way or the other. Still, it's something to inspect from time to time.

I've had JB-Weld break loose after a time on one of my projects. I have a hitch mounted bike rack that has developed a loose pivot, causing it to droop a bit. I used JB-weld to attach some mending plates to the rack. These plates simply act as a shim to help prop the rack up a bit. The JB-Weld is only used to hold the shim in place when the rack is rotated upward. It took a few years, but I noticed that the shim was beginning to separate from the rack. The JB-Weld was still holding them in place, but I was able to peel the plates away using hand strength only. I used JB-Weld to reattach them again, but I used a wire wheel to roughen the surface of the mending plates first. Even so, I expect it to fail again at some point.

[ExtremistPullup]

All the pipe sizes you need:

Im not too familiar with galvanized pipe and attachments but could each threaded end be a potential weak point under-stress

[cmarti063]

You may be right. Even if it does fail, it probably won't be catastrophic. If one of the ends of the dip bar did break loose, it'd probably sit in that channel formed by the JB-Weld. Or, if the JB-Weld separated from one of the angle iron supports, it'd just slide a bit one way or the other. Still, it's something to inspect from time to time.

I've had JB-Weld break loose after a time on one of my projects. I have a hitch mounted bike rack that has developed a loose pivot, causing it to droop a bit. I used JB-weld to attach some mending plates to the rack. These plates simply act as a shim to help prop the rack up a bit. The JB-Weld is only used to hold the shim in place when the rack is rotated upward. It took a few years, but I noticed that the shim was beginning to separate from the rack. The JB-Weld was still holding them in place, but I was able to peel the plates away using hand strength only. I used JB-Weld to reattach them again, but I used a wire wheel to roughen the surface of the mending plates first. Even so, I expect it to fail again at some point.

Definitely smart to periodically inspect equipment. That should be done by everyone, and it is always a good idea to say it again. I think the secret with the JB Weld is two-fold: surface prep and coverage area. I sand off all paint/dirt/etc, scuffing up the surface to create a better bond. Also, after applying the compound it becomes a bit tackier but still pliable - I roll it up like a play-dough worm and push it in the crevices, much like a bead from a regular weld. I also like to put it between the two surfaces (although much thinner than in the corners). Just my experiences. But yes - periodically inspect your gear.

[Shoua]

Im not too familiar with galvanized pipe and attachments but could each threaded end be a potential weak point under-stress

With my bodyweight (I was 205 when I had still had my homegym) and a 75 lb weight vest, I had no issues. Just had to make sure that the thread was twisted in as tight as possible.

[stefhyo]

Hi, I bought the materials to make this and used some measurements from the body rock page and my dad and I made it but it's really wobbly. Does anyone have any tips on how to strengthen it up a bit?
Any suggestions much appreciated otherwise I have a lot of small pieces of plumbers pipe available to sell on ebay!
Thanks

[Wildtim]

Hi, I bought the materials to make this and used some measurements from the body rock page and my dad and I made it but it's really wobbly. Does anyone have any tips on how to strengthen it up a bit?
Any suggestions much appreciated otherwise I have a lot of small pieces of plumbers pipe available to sell on ebay!
Thanks

Your age is listed at 33 and you needed your dads help?

Honest profiles or negs.

[DYELNO]

I've been eyeballing these dip attachments on ebay

search for "power squt dip attachment" Leave out the "a" in squat

[Northernmoris]

Your age is listed at 33 and you needed your dads help?

Honest profiles or negs.

Come on Tim. What's the problem with a 127lb 33yr old?

[rlundregan]

Come on Tim. What's the problem with a 127lb 33yr old?

Apparently he is about as handy as I am!

[KBKB]

Hi, I bought the materials to make this and used some measurements from the body rock page and my dad and I made it but it's really wobbly. Does anyone have any tips on how to strengthen it up a bit?

Did you use PVC glue to hold everything together? If not, that's a good place to start...

[daniel327]

Your age is listed at 33 and you needed your dads help?

Honest profiles or negs.

Come on Tim. What's the problem with a 127lb 33yr old?

I think this poster might be a female.

After all, they got the dimension from the "body rock" page.