Hmmm, ehhh, drywall support 185 lbs?

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

Keep seeing this **** thing on TV. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif

https://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/irn_gym_ontv.html?gid=FITNESS

It looks neat, but I just can't imagine standard drywall supporting up to 300 lbs. Check out how it mounts, I'd imagine the majority of the weight is on the opposite side of the door, while the front butts up against the door trim. I can almost pull the door trim off with my hands, just tried. We rent, so I can't have something that permanently mounts.

Canceling my (rarely) used gym membership this week, can't afford it any more. Looking to get something where I can do pull ups, push ups and something for abs all at home, without spending a lot. Not looking to get big, just stay in shape.

Any one ever try one of these?? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wow.gif.23d729408e9177caa2a0ed6a2ba6588e.gif

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[fbi90909 5,000+ posts]

Lol Wtf?

reading > ME

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

I fail to see where it'll be resting against drywall...

 

[Bender Offender 10+ year member]

Lol Wtf?
reading > ME

what?!?

edit: oh you sneaky bastard...ninja edit ftw

 

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

I fail to see where it'll be resting against drywall...

On the back side, it mounts right above the fancy door trim. While on the front it rests on the door trim.

 

[shaneb 10+ year member]

No. Drywall will not.

But that doesn't mount into the drywall.

You will want to use 3'' screws and mount it ether in the studs, or the header over the door jamb. That's how it works.

I work in construction.

I'm a carpenter and framer.

Doors have a stud on either side of the jamb. and a stud plus a header across the top.

Ceiling joists are usually 16'' or 24'' apart.

Edit. I just looked at it.

It mounts on top of the door casing. Which is held in by 16-18g inch and a quarter finish nails.

I wouldn't trust it.

wal mart has pull up bars that mount into the header like i stated.

Don't get that piece of crap.

 

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

No. Drywall will not.But that doesn't mount into the drywall.

You will want to use 3'' screws and mount it ether in the studs, or the header over the door jamb. That's how it works.

I work in construction.

I'm a carpenter and framer.

Doors have a stud on either side of the jamb. and a stud plus a header across the top.

Ceiling joists are usually 16'' or 24'' apart.

Thanks for the reply.

But what's going to change if you screw it in, as opposed to just temporarily mounting it like the ad shows?

I'd have no problem mounting it if it were my house, but it's not. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif:crap:

Edit: I think I know what you mean.

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

The weight is distributed between the face of the frame and the hoirzontal plane on the top molding piece. It kind of sandwiches the door frame with your weight, and the molding itself is not the frame of the door like you are referring to it. The frame is a 2x4 sub structure, which will withstand 1000lbs+ of structural support .

I own one of these, and it holds my 200lb body just fine.

No worries buddy.

 

[Ken448 10+ year member]

all the weight is put on the door frame in front of you..

 

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

The weight is distributed between the face of the frame and the hoirzontal plane on the top molding piece. It kind of sandwiches the door frame with your weight, and the molding itself is not the frame of the door like you are referring to it. The frame is a 2x4 sub structure, which will withstand 1000lbs+ of structural support .
I own one of these, and it holds my 200lb body just fine.

No worries buddy.

Oh you own one? How do you like it?

 

[BobbyDD 10+ year member]

No. Drywall will not.But that doesn't mount into the drywall.

You will want to use 3'' screws and mount it ether in the studs, or the header over the door jamb. That's how it works.

I work in construction.

I'm a carpenter and framer.

Doors have a stud on either side of the jamb. and a stud plus a header across the top.

Ceiling joists are usually 16'' or 24'' apart.

Edit. I just looked at it.

It mounts on top of the door casing. Which is held in by 16-18g inch and a quarter finish nails.

I wouldn't trust it.

wal mart has pull up bars that mount into the header like i stated.

Don't get that piece of crap.

Interior doors around here don't have a header above them unless it's a load bearing wall.

 

[DDeitz 10+ year member]

actually looks pretty good if i needed one i would be all over it