FSH anchor point question

[Dawns]

would this wooden beam work for a full suspension hanging? how would i be able to test if it supports my full body weight (140 pounds)? or is it too risky.

it is secured by two nails on either side and approx 2 ft above my head when standing below it


literally any advice appreciated

otherwise my plan B is to use this pull up bar however this will be much more tricky as it is only a few inches above my height while standing under it while it is secured in a doorway.

 

[gottacheckout]

I can't tell by just looking. It is an older 2x4 so I'm not sure about it's strength and the nails holding it. The nails appear to be galvanized so that's good.

The best way to check is tie a rope around it and see if it holds your weight to be sure you can tie a knot on the end to hang onto. At first just hold the rope and pick your feet up. If it holds out your feet down and take a rest break. Next hang onto the rope and bounce around, if it holds figure out the drop length. Then plan on dropping and when you hit the bottom thrash around to check is strength.

At the time of the testing you should not ever put the nose around your neck. After you are sure it will work the next step (no pun intended) is up to you.

 

[Gustav Hartmann]

Why don't you use one of the beams the nails were driven through? They look more stable.

 

[metfan647]

I would not trust the robustness of that piece of wood (if I understood correctly which one you mean). There's even a gap between the bits of timber where they meet. I'd only attempt hanging on an actual supporting beam.

 

[Gustav Hartmann]

I mean the two parallel beams made of light wood, whose cross-section is much larger in height than in width. We're probably talking about the same beams.

 

[AreWeWinning]

Despite what others have said, I think that wooden beam with the two nails on each side could potentially be a good anchor point. (It's way better than some other options that people frequently use, like closet rods for hanging clothes, for example.) That said, it's hard to say just from the pictures, so you should definitely test it first with your full body weight!

Regarding the doorway pullup bar, that can be a good option too. However, you need to secure the part that goes over the door frame. These types of bars usually come with a safety wedge that prevents them from moving out of position (see picture below). If you don't have that safety wedge, you need to use another, similar solution that will keep the bar in place. This is simple to do, but may require some handiwork. The other consideration is that the height might be too low for full suspension. It's high enough for partial though, even in a good position.