To make it easy, I will call this the Multi-purpose Stand, or MPS. This is my own design made from fencing material. The MPS allows you to perform pull ups, chin ups and bar dips.

The MPS can be custom built to any size. The dimensions of this MPS are:

DESCRIPTION: The MPS is 70" tall. The base has a foot print of 36" x 25" in width. At the very top, the width is 40" due to the horizontal bar. The tubing, can be purchased locally at any hardware or fencing store.

Tools: You will need a 3/8: drill along with the appropriate drill bits to tor making holes in the tubing that will allow the bolts to easily fit. You will also need a tape measure and wrenches to tighten the bolts/nuts. If you plan on cutting the tubing yourself it is recommended you use a reciprocal saw and a vise for securing the tubing. The alternative for cutting the tubing is a hacksaw. You will also need a Square to be sure the uprights are square to the footers.

Getting the parts: Purchase all the necessary parts to build the MPS. Don't forget to get the appropriate nuts and bolts.

Construction: You'll need to do some work on the ends of each of the diagnal support so that they will fit (see photo 4). Flatten the ends and round off the edges to allow the end to be flush with the vertical upright when it is attached. Do not drill any holes until you attach the diagnal support to the footer and the vertical upright.

You'll also need to attach two tubes, to the Gate Corner. Begin by inserting a a 1 5/8" x 6 3/4" tubing inside of a Gate Corner. so one end is flush with the end of the Gate Corner (photo 3). Drill the tubing by using the holes of the Gate Corner as a template. The holes should be drill all the way through so a bolt can be inserted completely through the Gate Corner and the tubing. Insert a 1 3/8" x 6 3/4" tubing inside the 1 5/8" tubing that you just drilled two holes in. Allow the tubing to extend out so a 1 3/8" x 1 3/8" brace clamp can be secured to this tubing. This is best done by actually clamping the brace clamp on the tubing then inserting it into the larger tubing. Now drill two holes through the 1 3/8" tubing by using the Gate Corner and the 1 5/8" tubing that is already inside as a template. Once this is completed, secure the peices using the appropriate bolts and nuts. Repeat this process one more time.

Assembly:

Begin by securing one of the Gate Corners you just constructed to the end of the one of the vertical upright. Be sure the vertical upright is inserted all the way into the Gate Corner. Repeat the procedure so you have two identical parts. See photos 3A, 3B and 3C.

Insert one of the footers (1 3/8" x 36" tubing) inside a Gate Corner. so th it is centered. Drill holes and secure the Gate Corner to the footer using the appropriate bolts and nuts. Repeat the procedure.

1. Assemble a section, which consists of a footer, vertical upright, diagnal support, and the upper section of the vertical upright.

Begin by sliding a 36" footer thhrough a gate corner and centering it. Drill two holes using the holes in the gate corner as the template. Secure the gate corner in place with appropriate bolts and nuts.

Insert one end of a vertical upright in the open end of the gat e corner so it is buttend against the 36" footer. It's important to align the vertical upright so the top section which was assembled earlier is parallel to the footer. After insuring correct alignment of the top and bottom, drill two holes using the gate corner holes as the template and secure the vertical upright in place using two appropriate bolts and nuts. See photo 6.

Measure 17.5" from the bottom of the footer and mark it on the vertical upright. Slide a brace band down the vertical upright aso the top is linend up with this mark. See photo 7.

Secure one end of a diagnol support to the end of the footer. Be sure that you select the end of the footer that is opposite end of where the pull up bar assembly extends out. Secure the diagonal support using a brace band as close to the end as possible, but leaving enough room to insert a post cap. Once the brace band is tightened, place a post cap at the end of the tube openings of the footer(2 post caps). See photo 5. Secure the other end of the diagnol support to the vertical upright using a brace band. Insure the vertical upright is square to the footer before tightening the brace band.

Measure 54.5" from the bottom of the footer and make a mark on the vertical upright. Slide a gate corner over and down the vertical sright till the top of it is lined up with the mark. Be sure the gate corner is on the opposite side of the pull up bar assembly and is parallel to the footer. Drill two holes using the gate corner holes as a template and secure in place using the appropriate bolts and nuts. Insert a 1 5/8" x 12" tube into the other end of the gate corner. Drill two holes and secure with the appropriate bolts. Insert a post cap at the opening of the tube.

You have just assembled one side of the MPS. Repeat the process again until you have two sections.

The two sections are joined by securing them together with the upper spreader and two brace clamps (1 5/8" x 1 3/8"). See photo 7.

Repeat the procedure using the lower spreader .See photo 6 & 7.

Last thing is to secure the pull up bar to the top sections of the vertical uprights. See photos 3A-3B. See photo 8 for an idea how the MPS looks assembled laying on it's side.

PARTS LIST

BRACE CLAMPS: http://www.fence-it.com/chainlink2/fittings6.htm
- 1 5/8" x 1 3/8" (part number ERC1513) x 4 each
- 1 3/8" x 1 3/8" (part number ERC1313) x 2 each.
**** Be sure to order one 5 1/16" x 2" Carriage Bolt - #CB5162, for each brace clamp.

GATE CORNER: http://www.fence-it.com/chainlink2/gate_fittings6.htm
1 5/8" (GCS15) (for securing uprights to the footers and for securing the horizontal bar to the vertical uprights.) X 6 each. Be sure to order 4 bolts with nuts for each Gate Corner.

GALVANIZED TUBING
- 1 3/8" tubing x 24.25" (2 pieces) for spreader bars.
- 1 3/8" tubing x 40" (1 piece) for horizonal bar. This is used as the pull up bar.
- 1 3/8" x 48" (2 pieces) for diagnol braces.
- 1 3/8" x 6 3/4" (2 pieces).
- 1 5/8" tubing x 90" (2 pieces) for vertical uprights.
- 1 5/8" tubing x 36" (2 pieces) for footers
- 1 5/8" tubing x 12" (2 pieces). Handles for bar dip.
- 1 5/8" tubing x 6 3/4" (2 pieces)

BRACE BANDS: http://www.fence-it.com/chainlink2/fittings.htm
- 1 5/8" X 6 (BB15) each w/nuts and bolts

POST CAPS: http://www.fence-it.com/chainlink2/Fittings7.htm
Post 1 5/8" Caps (PCA15) should be used on the footers and the dip bar handles to protect the user from injury.