The Mac Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Have you given any thought to, or made any plans for, what will happen to the Museum's collection in the unfortunate event that you pass on or are otherwise incapacitated by ill health? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Have you given any thought to, or made any plans for, what will happen to the Museum's collection in the unfortunate event that you pass on or are otherwise incapacitated by ill health? Yes! It will go to my wife and 2 sons who will legally own it anyways. We have given thought to donating the collection to the Stark Museum in the event my family no longer wants to maintain the collection but that will be up to them. I can assure you that any donated item will never be sold or traded. If my family decided not to donate the collection and sell the collection(the items I actually paid for that are part of the collection) then the donated items will go to the Stark Museum or back to the donor. This is precisely why I keep meticulous records of the contents in my collection. Any donated item is marked and recorded as such and this record is stored in a safe location for future reference if needed. At this point my wife and 2 sons have no intention of ever selling the collection (if I die) but preserving it for anyone to see and/or visit. I can tell you that if I die and the collection is left in their hands that it's safe to say that the museum/collection will probably not continue to grow but remain as is with no other items being added. Hope this answers your question/concerns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Joe, It does, thanks. When it comes to Museums and Collections it's always good to know what is in place for the future - a lot of "history" and research has been lost in many fields this way. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 Joe, It does, thanks. When it comes to Museums and Collections it's always good to know what is in place for the future - a lot of "history" and research has been lost in many fields this way. Chris You are correct Chris and I appreciate the question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Here's a Russian Grip Dynamometer from Russia that I received last week and now have on display in the museum! This dyno works very well! It goes to 30 kg./66 lbs. and to reset it back to zero you simply rotate the dial in the back of the unit and you're set to go! This dyno is marked as an unknown manufacturer at this point because Natalia didn't know and I do not know at this point. I believe David Horne has a similar dyno in his collection and maybe he can enlighten us on a manufacturer? Big Thanks to Natalia Aksak from Russia for this wonderful donation to the Grip Museum!!! Hope you enjoy the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I don't know the manufacturer, but it possibly will have the date of manufacture on the back, mine was 1974. Here's a Russian Grip Dynamometer from Russia that I received last week and now have on display in the museum! This dyno works very well! It goes to 30 kg./66 lbs. and to reset it back to zero you simply rotate the dial in the back of the unit and you're set to go! This dyno is marked as an unknown manufacturer at this point because Natalia didn't know and I do not know at this point. I believe David Horne has a similar dyno in his collection and maybe he can enlighten us on a manufacturer? Big Thanks to Natalia Aksak from Russia for this wonderful donation to the Grip Museum!!! Hope you enjoy the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 It sure does! The manufacturers date is 1971. I had to use a 10x loupe to read the numbers. Thanks David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Scott Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Joe, Where does that #4 rate. My prediction is 185. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Joe, Where does that #4 rate. My prediction is 185. I haven't got to rate it yet Sam but I'll post it here when I do buddy! Yesterday I was up till 1:00 am moving my power rack upstairs instead of it sitting out in the shed unused the majority of the year because it's either too hot or too cold to train out there. I got it all done and now I can rate grippers in an controlled environment anytime now. PLUS, I bought a neat device that will seal the deal on rating grippers as far as max force numbers. I'll try and get it set up this weekend for a review. We are remodeling and painting our bathroom this weekend so not much spare time. BTW, I'm making a special display for these Szimanski Test Grippers and I think everyone will indeed like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Joe - there's only one place left to look for the PDA Gripper paper - I'll check there today - it's always the last place we look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I found it - just have to go get it copied - it's 40 pages long. Joe PM me your mailing address please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 I found it - just have to go get it copied - it's 40 pages long. Joe PM me your mailing address please. Thanks Chris! PM sent!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Joe, Where does that #4 rate. My prediction is 185. The PDA #4 Test Gripper rated @ 190.0 lbs. today! You was very close Sam!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 UPDATE! Rated 15 more grippers from the collection today and below is the new number and all 15 grippers were rated with my new DDM rating system! With my NEW ratchet style chain hoist secured inline with my digital scale I can now guarantee accuracy to +/- 6.4 oz. Total Number of Rated Grippers: 151 Highest Rated Gripper: World Class @ 285.8 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) UPDATE! Total Number of Rated Grippers: 161 Edited August 18, 2013 by Mighty Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Is/was there any real changes to what grippers read or have results been predictable and in a close range.? Overall range of #3.....#4s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) Is/was there any real changes to what grippers read or have results been predictable and in a close range.? Overall range of #3.....#4s? Thanks for the great question Richard! I will have to take some notes and get some averages. Please note that I can only compare numbers with spring size at the moment due to other variables that I can't control such as handle spread, spring quality, etc. I will get some averages posted this week and we can see. I will get averages on spring sizes for #2, 3, and 4 type grippers. By spring diameter that is. I will further break it down by brand as well. For example, COC #3's, GHP's 7 and Tetting Grand Masters and so on. Edited August 21, 2013 by Mighty Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 You mentioned handle spread. Is shutting a gripper over a longer sweep create more work done in the feat or less? Would shutting a gripper of the same ultimate closing strength be harder if that resistance sweep was more or even twice as far? Say 1 inch as opposed to two inch sweep or is it all the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 You mentioned handle spread. Is shutting a gripper over a longer sweep create more work done in the feat or less? Would shutting a gripper of the same ultimate closing strength be harder if that resistance sweep was more or even twice as far? Say 1 inch as opposed to two inch sweep or is it all the same? More! Yes! Even though the total closing force is the same you are moving that force over a longer distance (ROM) which is equal to more work. The reason a wider spread gripper seems harder than a narrow spread or even a normal spread gripper of the same total closing force is because you are starting the close from a wider hand position which is a weaker position than a more narrow hand position. Make sense? If not, I'll try a better explanation. Thanks for such a good question Richard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Wish there was a device that registered the amount of work to close a gripper through its full range. A example question would be if a 1.5 gripper was closed with a full 2" sweep would more or less actual work be done than say a # 2 closed from an inch out set? Since the hand and gripper position changes through a full range close and a deep set is a hand set in a more favorable end set position the short close is almost like an isometric exercise. In study partials or isometrics only really build strength at the range and angle they are used at .Perhaps partials might not help you get over that hump and certified as quick as hoped. This stuff is just simple food for grip thought. Logical answers are welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Updated contributors list to the Grip Museum with Alawahdi the latest addition to the list. Grip Museum Contributors- 38 Richard Sorin, GBM Warren Tetting David Horne, GBM Jedd Johnson, GBM Arian Tepper, GBM Bill Piche, Grip Board owner/founder Adam Moyers, GBM Wade Gillingham, GBM Robert Baraban, GBM Richard MacLean, GBM Seung Min Bae, GBM Michael Murphy Sam Scott, GBM Yori Skutt, GBM Kevin Collen, GBM Gordon Vizecky, GBM Kate Smith Maliuzhets Oksana Eric Milfeld, GBM Paul Knight, GBM Andrew Durniat, GBM Rob Vigeant, GBM Chris Rice, GBM Juhu Harju, GBM Terry Todd, Jan Todd Dennis Rogers Tim Struse, GBM Bobby Bourrell, GBM Ryan Pitts, GBM Steve Pekarskiy Andrew Geertsema Philip Cardarella, GBM Natalia Aksak Tommy Jennings, GBM Matt Cannon, GBM Teemu IIvesniemi, GBM Bader Samir Tayeb (Alawahdi), GBM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 UPDATED Listings as of February 1, 2014: Total Grippers = 320 (previous number was 311) Grippers by Type: 11 Torsion Spring Grippers = 276 Vulcan Type Grippers = 9 Ivanko Super Grippers = 2 Frame Type Grippers = 2 Compression Spring Type = 3 Grip Spring DB’s = 6 Others = 4 Grippers by Brand: 36 (latest brand in bold) Alex AtomGripz BCG Beef Builders - made by Warren Tetting Bone Crusher Emenee Everlast FBBC - Fat Bastard Barbell Company Generation II GHP - Gillingham High Performance GNC - General Nutrition Center Gold’s Gym Grip Master - Pro Hands Harbinger Heavy Grips Horne, David - Vulcan Hubert Brown Iron Mind - Captains of Crush Iron Grip Ivanko Jubinville - Super Gripper Kool Manus Grip - Silvis Grip Python Grip Robert Baraban - RB Grippers Samson Sandow Sears Socha - Iron Hand Spri Tetting - Thor Valeo Voit - AMF Weider Whitely York Hand Grippers by Countries: 17, (with latest country in bold) Austria Canada China England Europe France Germany Israel Italy Japan Korea Poland Russia S. Korea Taiwan Ukraine United States 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 UPDATE! Total Number of Rated Grippers: 161 UPDATE: Total Number of rated grippers is now 167 as of February 1, 2014! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 The latest donation for the Grip Museum can be read about here: http://musselwhitepapers.blogspot.com/ HUGE Thanks to Alawahdi for his donation and generosity!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Scott Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Alex AtomGripz BCG Beef Builders - made by Warren Tetting Bone Crusher Emenee Everlast FBBC - Fat Bastard Barbell Company Generation II GHP - Gillingham High Performance GNC - General Nutrition Center Gold’s Gym Grip Master - Pro Hands Harbinger Heavy Grips Horne, David - Vulcan Hubert Brown Iron Mind - Captains of Crush Iron Grip Ivanko Jubinville - Super Gripper Kool Manus Grip - Silvis Grip Python Grip Robert Baraban - RB Grippers Samson Sandow Sears Socha - Iron Hand Spri Tetting - Thor Valeo Voit - AMF Weider Whitely York Great to see you back after a long hiatus from GB.com Quick question, what happened to the PDA Grippers? They haven't been included on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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