[lumberjim]

Yes, that's in the plan. I don't know if you can see it, but I used pvc board above the 2x6es with a slot cut out 1" wide x 20". The bolt is a 7" X 3/4". There's another 4" square of pvc on top with a washer recessed. That spreads the weight out and allows the 2 pvc boards to be the contact point, and they slide and spin against each other without too much effort. I had to drill a 3/4" hole in the center of that bracket it hangs from so I could get the bolt through. (step bit) The wood under the handle is hard maple. Drilling that recessed hole with my big dull forstner bit almost burn out my drill press.


It's hanging about 2" too low at the bottom edge, for my 6'2" , so I'll be cracking my head on it at some point. I may get proactive and raise the whole thing up, or maybe just put some padding on the bottom once I know how hot that gets.