Making a spreader bar

[penshockey1983]

Hi everyone,

Looking to make a basic spreader bar to play around with in the bedroom. Just decided on a basic 1 inch x 48 inch dowel rod for now. If it's fun I'll look into a more polished one.

Anything I should add to this one besides a coat of paint and an eye hook on each end?

 

[Primalex]

You mean wood and screwing regular eye hooks into the end?

 

[penshockey1983]

You mean wood and screwing regular eye hooks into the end?

Yes

 

[penshockey1983]

You mean wood and screwing regular eye hooks into the end?

Will probably cut it from four feet down to three.

 

[Primalex]

Hm. Personally, I wouldn't trust it to handle the shear load. Screw-in eye bolts aren't designed for forces at angles greater than 45° from their axis. If it has to be wood, I'd drill a hole through the rod and use an eye bolt with a nut. Granted, it isn't as elegant-looking.

 

[penshockey1983]

Hm. Personally, I wouldn't trust it to handle the shear load. Screw-in eye bolts aren't designed for forces at angles greater than 45° from their axis. If it has to be wood, I'd drill a hole through the rod and use an eye bolt with a nut. Granted, it isn't as elegant-looking.

That was my other thought. I may do the ones on the end and then the eye bolts at 36 inches to be safe.

 

[bondandmoneypenny]

A shower curtain rod? It would be adjustable.

 

[pumperguy191]

I made one out of aluminum. Works great. Center eyebolt to attach to the headboard. 2 eyebolts on each side, 1 for feet, other for hands. We both enjoy the hell out of it.

 

[penshockey1983]

I made one out of aluminum. Works great. Center eyebolt to attach to the headboard. 2 eyebolts on each side, 1 for feet, other for hands. We both enjoy the hell out of it.

I like that idea! Might have to modify mine to hook onto the headboard.

 

[penshockey1983]

Initial use was a success, better than I thought it would be!

 

[pumperguy191]

I like that idea! Might have to modify mine to hook onto the headboard.

If I get use it again, I'll try to take a picture of it. It works great.

 

[Boat1]

That was my other thought. I may do the ones on the end and then the eye bolts at 36 inches to be safe.

I used multiple eye bolts to facilitate adjustments being made.

 

[subdudeme13]

I used multiple eye bolts to facilitate adjustments being made.

You would, I like leather cuffs that can be attached. I tend to jerk around a lot.

 

[Boat1]

You would, I like leather cuffs that can be attached. I tend to jerk around a lot.

Lol... likewise.
I had to buy some stainless steel shackles, as I've broken/separated every D-Ring type of restraint we own.

I'm truly blessed, that it gets that intense!

 

[Dirtygirlndeer]

Lol... likewise.
I had to buy some stainless steel shackles, as I've broken/separated every D-Ring type of restraint we own.

I'm truly blessed, that it gets that intense!

Note the head bowed submissive stance. Beautiful!!!

 

[apantyhoselovr]

1 inch pvc is cheap and makes a good one!

 

[TarnishedPenny]

One can make an adjustable-length bar using metal spring clips and electrical conduit with holes drilled through it every few inches.

 

[Britva415]

I'd use a length of 3-4cm diameter bamboo, with strong jute or hemp twine loops lashed onto it.

Just my aesthetic and my DIY spirit. Also adjustable in case the loop positions need to be changed.

 

[FoxtrotJulietRomeo]

I made some quite nice, adjustable ones out of a set of elbow crutches. Eyelets at each end and in the centre so you can link them as a stockade.

They came out remarkably well though I haven’t had the opportunity to test them yet AND it’s good recycling because the NHS now find it cheaper to scrap them and supply new rather than clean and repackage them!

 

[riverj]

A good option is to use a ceiling fan extension tube of about 2 1/2 feet. You can drill holes where a tether is desired.

I added 1 inch diameter key chain loops to create fastening points for the lucky recipient. They are easy to move and strong enough for the job.

 

[Kumquatqueen]

Attaching the loops or restraints along the bar, 6 inches or more from the end, removes the problem of the restrainee waving their feet about and bashing their ankle on the end of the bar.

 

[FoxtrotJulietRomeo]

I made some quite nice, adjustable ones out of a set of elbow crutches. Eyelets at each end and in the centre so you can link them as a stockade.

They came out remarkably well though I haven’t had the opportunity to test them yet AND it’s good recycling because the NHS now find it cheaper to scrap them and supply new rather than clean and repackage them!