wobbler Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I've seen discussion here and there, but has anyone rated one yet? Trying to decide if I should order some now. Finished a 120kg iron grip bar in single imps in 2 minutes yesterday, and got a good kink in a 140 but left it for later, ran out of steam. Compiling some estimates in one place would be good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Juncker Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I've got some of the new ones. I could put 2 in an envelope for yah. I think about 3-4 Stamps would get it there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbler Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Thanks man, you definitely don't have to, but I wouldn't say no. I have some bastards and I think I'm about ready to give those a shot. We'll see where I hit a wall with this irongrip stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I haven't heard of any rated yet, but my best estimate (after having bent probably a dozen new ones) would be 455-465. The most interesting thing with these newer ones is that they feel a lot like drill rod throughout all of the stages of the bend. I wish I was set-up to rate ... would definitely be getting some numbers on these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 13 hours ago, Buccos1 said: I haven't heard of any rated yet, but my best estimate (after having bent probably a dozen new ones) would be 455-465. The most interesting thing with these newer ones is that they feel a lot like drill rod throughout all of the stages of the bend. I wish I was set-up to rate ... would definitely be getting some numbers on these. Agreed, I would say around 450. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'd like to try one, are they spiral? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 6 hours ago, Josh O'Dell said: I'd like to try one, are they spiral? They are not spiral. Almost drill rod-like. PM me your address and I'll send you one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Sounds fun! Thanks buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbler Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 So 450 lbs or a bit more is the concensus, good to know, equivalent to a 150kg bar. I hear the new ones are much harder, but I also thought common knowledge for years has been yellow nail 75kg, red nail 150kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Juncker Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Like @Buccos1 said, they seem like something other than CRS. Drill Rod or some high-carbon steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Drill rod that size would be a big step up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I've bent a ton of 21/64 x 7" drill rod over the years, and it seems most like 21/64 @ 465. Almost every bend (aside from 2 that I got pretty amped for) took 30-40+ seconds and fought the entire way (like drill rod). Definitely haven't seen Reds like these in a long time (if ever)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 11 minutes ago, Buccos1 said: I've bent a ton of 21/64 x 7" drill rod over the years, and it seems most like 21/64 @ 465. Almost every bend (aside from 2 that I got pretty amped for) took 30-40+ seconds and fought the entire way (like drill rod). Definitely haven't seen Reds like these in a long time (if ever)! I started bending drill rod before I took a few years off, EJ sent me some and I still have it. I have a bar he wanted me to try and cert on bbf I'd still like to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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