chin-up bar

[Deja Q]

I bought a chin-up bar; it works by twisting one end outward until it is snug with the door.

The rubber ends keep it from slipping.

It works 28-40" doors.

It also comes with four little metal cylinder holsters, two of which I'm supposed to screw into the door frame; one at each side. But I don't see the need for that as the cylinders are thin, held in by three 1" screws each. So why are there 4 and not two? Multiple door railings, I presume...

Wouldn't the rubber feet be anough?

The box shows nothing that suggests anything would have to be screwed in.


Or should I get my landlord's permission to screw in the holsters?

[MemphisTiger]

1. I would put in the holsters.

Make sure to pre-drill the holes with a small bit to keep from splitting the wood when you put the screws in. I probably have the same chin up bar as you. I don't think that friction alone on the rubber will keep it in place, but I may weigh more than you. :)


I wouldn't tell the landlord. Sometimes it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission. If he doesn't like it just spackle the holes back and repaint the affected area.