Made my first set! I used 1 1/4" PVC because that's all they had for all of the pieces and parts. Pat was not kidding about the primer. I made a streaky mess on one of the feet, but I quickly learned after that. I think I got a workout in just making these! My old miter box helped me make even 90° cuts. Thanks for the video!

I've been thinking about making something similar out of black pipe to do weighted dips off of. Thanks for helping people out with these DIY videos. You guys seem like genuinely nice people.

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

we try to be! and love to hear that! hope all is well, and thank you!!

These built your own videos have been awesome! Thank you for all the suggestions and help!

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

love the feedback!! thank you!!

Awesome 🙌🏻 I was just googling DIY pvc parallettes this week for some extra at home programming. Another great video!

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

that's awesome!! tag us In some pics!

A few years ago, I constructed a bamboo barbell using the same materials and methods. Nice build.

Pat getting some well deserved spotlight!!! Good stuff man. Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏾

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

ahah thank you!!

Great video👌🏻 Patrick is the man for DIY 🦾

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

4 жыл бұрын

He loves building things!! Thanks for watching !

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

lots of practice lol!!

Love the music in the video. Thank you for sharing the video on how to make the parralets for your home gym. I always thought the parralets were best of use at the gym. I didn't think they were good for use at your home gym. I also didnt realized you could use the parralets for something else if you didnt have an item at your home gym.

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

4 жыл бұрын

We use them for lots of things!! Its always fun to change things up however we can to keep fitness fresh!!

@erikhendricks7909

4 жыл бұрын

Ah, I see. That is so trure

Editing goals🙌🏼 Btw a max rep video or a day in live kind of video will be sick to watch! Love the content!👏🏼

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, we can bring those! I am working towards maxing my Snatch soon ;)

well done for raising such a topic as equipment for the gym with own hands, especially for the home ... Patrick's hands grow from where it is necessary(as we say))))👍 ... I'm afraid to imagine what you will build if you get a LEGO constructor🤣

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

4 жыл бұрын

HAHA he is ALWAYS building something ! Thanks for watching!

Great vid. Well done.

Cheers for doing this both of ya, take care!

Awesome vid, guys!! I will try to tackle these in the next few days when I get a chance to run to Lowes. I'm 6'6 260lbs so I'm not sure how they'll hold for me, but I can definitely see my wife appreciating adding these to the garage gym. I'll report with pics via IG once I've completed them!

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, please tag us !!! We would love to see!

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

if you wanted you could build them out of 2'' pipe and pieces as well and they would be extra sturdy!

@danieljw1985

4 жыл бұрын

You can also get pvc pipe with different thickness of the pipe wall itself, the thicker, the stronger

@kimoohelo1521

4 жыл бұрын

You can also make these out of steel pipes, usually just one section over from PVC. Use 3/4 or 1” and buy the foam pipe insulation (usually 8 feet for $1) and you’ll be fine. It will cost more at about $70 for a pair but the lower profile and ability to flat store them is much better in my opinion.

Hey... I made a pair of parallettes seeing your DIY tutorial... Thanks!

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, so happy to hear that!!!

AMAZING content! So helpful during this time. Any chance you could do a DIY video on making a pullup bar for a garage using only Home Depot supplies? Thanks and keep up the great work.

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

I will have to do some thinking on that one but we will see what we can do

Great detailed video! I hope to tackle this DIY one day

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

you got it!!

Great video. A fun DIY for all of us searching to have a fully functioning gym at home. My first thought though was “Did they mix PVC and ABS on that first set?” I know that plumbing code where I’m from doesn’t allow this (something about the cement not working to properly adhere the two different plastics). It might not be a big deal in this application but just keep an eye and make sure those joints stay tight. I don’t want to see anyone getting hurt. ;-)

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

haha good catch, yes I built that pair almost 10 years ago and though they did hold up I had a lot less experience then!

@glennhodgson6639

4 жыл бұрын

patrick oconnell It’s all good. Thanks for the great content guys. Really enjoying the channel.

@oliverleslie7382

Жыл бұрын

plumbing code? I', sure these paralletes won't be leaking any water.

@glennhodgson6639

Жыл бұрын

@@oliverleslie7382 No, but if they come apart you won’t be very happy. The right glue/pipe combination matters. It does, and no amount of sarcastic KZreadry will make it any different. Have a wonderful day.

@oliverleslie7382

Жыл бұрын

@@glennhodgson6639 nah, I've been using mine for six years now, without any glue and no separation issues, and no water leaking. And in lieu of glue you can screw pieces together, making them adjustable or portable....duh...

Made these and they are great. As an FYI though I think the standard piping in the uk is a little thinner/weaker. I’m 85kg and they are fine generally but feel a bit weak for HSPU. Easy work around - just buy the thicker piping!!!

@jacobbroughton1755

4 жыл бұрын

Ps gonna do the box next!

So handy

Perfect I am doing this! Thank you

Thanks so much guys!! Did this project super easy

Thanks. I made one set at 1 1/2 in pipe. But my kids are using it so much I will make another set.

Love the videos & DIY’s !! Keep it up please 🙌🏻

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

there is more coming this week!

Cool idea! Now, to figure out how to get plastic pipe in Switzerland with all the home DIY stores closed and plastic pipe being a rarity here as well. Will make some soon though. Thanks.

Great content as always! keep it up!!

You guys are awesome! Could you make a video showing different types of exercise using those? Ty.

Thank You Guys!

You guys should have demonstrated a few exercise on those so we now how stable and strong those are

@Villasenorbrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I saw a guy stand on one of these with 1 leg and do a pistol squat like nothing I’m pretty sure they’re stable enough!

Can you do a video on the accessories from your program, and maybe what can be done if you don’t have a ghd?

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

not off the top of my head, anything smooth should do a good job!

Which software are you using for editing? Thanks! p.s. very nice video! Big fan! :)

One easy way is to just buy those support handles for handicap toilets and just screw some blocks of wood at the ends (screws come with the handles so just need the supports)

awesome thank you, definitely want to make some of these. :)

Are you guys going to be doing a video on a DIY pulley system? 🙃

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

yes we are!!

Guys thanks for sharing your video. but i have one doubt, which kgf type of pvc we should use?

Loved the video and absolutely love your video intros! What’s the music?

@saltwaterSyndicate808

4 жыл бұрын

'I am defiant' song name by the seige

@richardlaursen3190

4 жыл бұрын

@@saltwaterSyndicate808 thanks!! 😊

@saltwaterSyndicate808

4 жыл бұрын

No problem your welcome 🤙🤙

Did you guys do anything to account for the slope of the garage floor? Thanks for the videos!

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

nope, just something we are aware of, and we only lift facing either in or out!

@erickuehnen

4 жыл бұрын

@@patrickoconnell2380 it drove me nuts. The first week I ended up layering 1/8t to 3/4 plywood under my 3/4 mats to flatten it out. Been great for 2.5 years now.

What is the thickness of that tube? Can I just use only PVC Cement? Can I just use 1inch Diameter pipe? Thanks! 😊

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

1 1/2 think, and I would suggest also using the primer!

@jasoncarel

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate that so much. 😊

Are these “wobbly”/unstable when used?

@Villasenorbrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I saw a guy stand on one of these with 1 leg and do a pistol squat like nothing I’m pretty sure they’re stable enough!

@mfa-FH

3 жыл бұрын

@@Villasenorbrandon i wish they would da a demo using it, just to see how stable it is

@Villasenorbrandon

3 жыл бұрын

@@mfa-FH I posted a link to demo

If you made this much taller would they be strong enough to support weighted dips?

If they were made to be 12” in length vice , 24” would that still work?

Must be great to have a partner and husband that knows how to train and do construction! Lucky gal!

@Villasenorbrandon

3 жыл бұрын

And you can too!

Thanx for this

Plastic things and they are stable? I build my equipment with metal pipes.

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

yes, I have had the black and white pair for almost 10 years! metal is also a great option just a little more expensive!

Watched.

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Are they strong enough for doing handstands, panche,

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! They were my go to when I was stuck at home for those things!

Random question...any recommendations for a jump rope mat?

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

we have one from gowod that works really well, but really any mat that is a little firmer than a yoga mat would prob work really well.

@jennysok8320

4 жыл бұрын

@@patrickoconnell2380 Thanks and Happy Easter.

How’s much weight do you think they can support? I’m about 237# currently.

How much weight can the pvc handle? I want to make them but I’m a chonker.

Built mine 2 days ago. Lots of purple drips, lol.

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

lol they can be hard to avoid!

psst - if you go to the SUPPLY section at Lowe's instead of the DRAIN section, you can find symmetrical tee's rather than "street" tee's.

Wheres the slosh tube video???

My Home depot doesn't cut for me

Isn’t pvc a bit weak for this? 🤔

@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

2 жыл бұрын

Nope! We use these all the time and have had no issues! IF you go with a thinner PVC it could create problems I assume !

@GlennYarwood

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell thanks 🙏

you sure it's not gonna snap under my weight? I'm about 80kg, will they work for me or bend loads and snap?

@Villasenorbrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I saw a guy stand on one of these with 1 leg and do a pistol squat like nothing I’m pretty sure they’re stable enough!

How much weight can those take?

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

quite a bit, but if there is a concern you could build them with 2'' pipe!!

library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/CFJ_Parallettes-Revised.pdf?_ga=2.104747776.1034581901.1586344275-57590092.1571831103 Here is the CF Journal article on making them at home

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@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

I made those and they broke when I was doing HSPU. Broke my toe. Be careful.

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

that's crazy! how did they break? I have had the black and white pair for 10 years!

@jeffbri139

4 жыл бұрын

One of the elbow joints cracked. Maybe I just got unlucky. I weight about 195 and used 1.5 inch schedule 40 PVC

@faithfitnessandfatherhood

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, safety was a big concern for me. Don’t want the $20 DIY project breaking on a handstand pushup!! Broken neck isn’t worth the money saved.

AND DONT WEAR ANY CLOTHES YOU LIKE WHEN USING THE PRIMER OR GLUE!!

@patrickoconnell2380

4 жыл бұрын

😂 very good point!

Since people keep asking for demo kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZH9prMacj5SXe6g.html He made the same ones and demos them

$85 now with tax

Woodprix has very good designs and plans.