Kevin Easton Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I am 220lbsI also have kids that are 3 and 5, both enrolled in gymnasticsI'd like to give GB training a shot for overall fitness, stall bars I'm sure would benefit the kids at some point. Is there any way I can make a set and kill 2 birds with one stone? Bars I can use at 220lbs and bars the kids will be able to use? Should I make them 3' wide or 4' wide?1.5" diameter dowels or 1.75"? Dowels need to be thick enough to support me, but too thick and the kids won't be able to grab them. Or shall I make a set for me and a set for the kids separately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Eames Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Hello Easto and welcome to the forums! I'm in the process of building my own stall bars so I'm constantly trolling around looking for information as well. I think 1.5" diameter dowels of a good hardwood would be sufficient to support you (I'm nearly 200lbs and my tests on mine have been solid). My two youngest kids are about the same age as yours and I am using 1.5" oak dowels with the thought of all of us being able to use them. I am spacing mine at just under 3'. I think anything wider could allow them to sag and possibly break. Good luck with your training, I think Gymnastic Strength Training™ is hands down the best way to go whether you are just looking for overall fitness, health/longevity, or amazing strength. It's fun and the results are unmatched. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Easton Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 I have found an online source in Canada for dowels. Since I am over 220lbs (working on bring this down) I am leaning towards 1 3/4 diameter dowels that are 3' in length. I have narrowed it down to the following: Ash - $258.15Hard Maple - $257.85Red Oak - $210.30White Oak - $316.50 This is the price for 15 dowels. Can someone help me narrow down which is these species of wood would be the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Grainger Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Ash and red oak have very open grain. Hard maple is used for guitar necks, and will probably feel really nice compared to the others.As long as they are cut correctly and don't have run out, all 4 are very strong, structurally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Dano Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Maple is a good choice, there's a reason that it is used to make rings, skateboards, snowboard cores etc... Strong with good flex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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