If you’re looking for a place to start with some inexpensive do-it-yourself kink, spreader bars are one of the easiest places to start. I wanted something really sturdy and more industrial looking, but you could use something as simple as a thick dowel and eye-screws. This was my first attempt at creating something like this, and I had no guide to follow, so it’s not perfect. Click on any picture through this guide to see it full size.
This whole thing only took about 20 minutes to construct and cost about $20. Well worth it for experimenting, compared to the $50+ spreader bars you find at online retailers.
The Parts
2 – 1/2″ metal tubes (I used a 2 ft (legs) and 3 ft (arms) poles – Read Problems section at the end)
4 – U-bolts (2″)
4 – 1/2″ T-connectors
You’ll also need restraints of some kind, and something to connect those restraints to the spread bars
Step 1
Take the U-bolt apart and insert the bar through the T-connector. Tighten the bolts back on. Do this for all 4.
Step 2
Screw the T-connector onto the 1/2″ metal tube. Repeat for all 4. Try to make sure the T-connectors are parallel with each other.
Congrats! You’re ready for some bondage play.
Problems
The 3 ft metal pole is too long. I’m a 6’2 guy and it ended up being a yoke when I tested it on myself. If you can suspend the pole, it might not be so bad. Depends on what you are doing. Also, in the original picture, you may see the clips that I used. Those are too long for this type of use. I would recommend explore shorter clips like carabiners. One last note, the u-bolts don’t fit snug against the t-connector, so they can move around some. I considered using a large eye-bolt with a washer, but I liked the look of this. When you’re shopping for your parts at a hardware store, you may want to consider this option. Just put the eye-bolt through the T-connector, with a large washer on the other side and tighten.
If you have any suggestions, or have done something like this yourself – please share!
