king crusher Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Hey guys I decided to cut a half inch off a red( I also cut a 6" one too) So I'm very happy about the 6.5" red. What do you guys think this red rates in poundage?? The video is two parts because my phone memory ended so I quickly deleted a few old vids and continued. Probably made the crush harder because the nail had time to cool off. Because the crush was wayyy harder than a 7" red but the kink and sweep were not noticably harder. About 7-10min later I did a 7" red without rubber bands which is harder only because the dumb wraps want to unwind. Here are the vids Part 1(most of the video) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FNcmOlgmlBo Part 2 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxt6ha2pktc The 7" without bands https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S3tFMdfQrpM Have a good fourth everyone!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pizzo Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Wow, great job. I wouldn't bet against you on a double cert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulfgeat Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Well done! I wish I had a double overhand like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king crusher Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thanks guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrs Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Bro you're ready to go on the Red for sure. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Very nice. According to Eric, you can add about 15 percent for a 1/2 inch off. So you're probably looking at 515 to 520 poundage for the 6.5 inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king crusher Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thanks guys. Durrs yeah I feel so too. But when I do I wanna hit the 3 too. Tim that sounds good. I'm happy to be in the 500s now. The kink and sweep didn't feel too different from a 7" red. But the crush was a lot more. Doubt it helped I had to stop for about a min between vids. I actually think that made it harder. Do you think there's truth to the cooling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Most definately. Some steels are affected much more than others. That's why when I calibrate a piece of steel, I take pauses to replicate when the guys with the plate loaded setups had to stop to add more weight. I have blasted through a calibration and the numbers were a little lower. Graded bolts seem to make a big difference to me. More you can keep those moving, the easier your life will be. Cold rolled steel makes a noticable difference as well. Hot rolled steel makes such a large radious that it doesn't matter as much if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king crusher Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thanks for the good info Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ Livesey Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 These are some really awesome bends. Congrats, you have made some crazy progress super fast. You are definately ready, and should cert soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king crusher Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Thanks EJ. You and some of the other guys have helped a lot. Two things that I've done to improve are lean back and sort of using your breathing method to get air before the first hit. So I wonder who could judge for me I live up near Green Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ Livesey Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 It's up to IM to find you a judge. But you're def ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king crusher Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Jason Bergman lives in my area maybe they can get him lol. I kinda want to cert the 3 and red same time but I could get the red done for sure then concentrate on the 3 shortly after. Or just start working CCS closes only and do both. Because I don't see myself losing the red bend now that I've got it. It was learning the teq. Of it. I've only attempted a CCS close 5-6 times in the last 12mo so if I concentrate on it for a bit it should be a done deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ Livesey Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) Well if that's your plan, my advice is every other day bend just 1 red or equivalent. days you're not bending focus on a CCS closes. Take 1 day off a week. It's time to condition yourself. Edited July 7, 2014 by EJ Livesey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king crusher Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 I can feel these bends in my palms a little. Doesn't hurt at all just a faint bit if I press them hard. Just the outside area of the palm. Yeah taking the bands off is kind of an art in itself. Any tips on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ Livesey Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Yea I do have advice on bands. Find the smallest bands possible. I found some 1/2" or a tiny bit smaller bands. They are too small to wrap around twice. Then I just cut them off. Done and done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king crusher Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Cool. I can do that. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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