Donc101 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 10” spike towel bend for Beyond the Bend challenge. Edited January 12, 2022 by Donc101 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 FBBC Bastard bent DO in an old dish towel. Video: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Amazing, nice work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 At Slim’s last big birthday gathering, Pat Povilaitis gave me a bunch of these tough, old 70d nails. Thought one of those would be a good way to finish out the Beyond the Bend @beyondthebendpodcast towel bend challenge. Not sure if the steel was tougher than the Bastard I did the same way but it was harder because the sharp point was going right through the towel and into my skin. Video: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 4:37 PM, Donc101 said: At Slim’s last big birthday gathering, Pat Povilaitis gave me a bunch of these tough, old 70d nails. Thought one of those would be a good way to finish out the Beyond the Bend @beyondthebendpodcast towel bend challenge. Not sure if the steel was tougher than the Bastard I did the same way but it was harder because the sharp point was going right through the towel and into my skin. Video: first of all, great videos and excellent bends and scroll work... I've read some posts here and you said you've gone through 50lbs boxes of 60d nails.. I just got 3 boxes of them (on clearance from Home Depot), roughly how many nails are in a box? Also got 2 boxes of 60d spirals... I think those are 40 or 50lbs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 15 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said: first of all, great videos and excellent bends and scroll work... I've read some posts here and you said you've gone through 50lbs boxes of 60d nails.. I just got 3 boxes of them (on clearance from Home Depot), roughly how many nails are in a box? Also got 2 boxes of 60d spirals... I think those are 40 or 50lbs as well. Thank you sir. The boxes I have had have roughly 575 ish nails in them. Have fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Donc101 said: Thank you sir. The boxes I have had have roughly 575 ish nails in them. Have fun! damn, so I've got well over 2000 nails now.. That will keep be busy for awhile! I'm pretty sure all the Home Depots have put their nails on clearance. Go check them out if you need more nails. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 Steel bending practice at my house Sunday at 1:00. If you are a local bender or want to try bending, you are invited. I have lots of steel from different companies and we can try some certs too. I know @londonschuirmann, @miked4c, @meliora_chris, @hisandhersmacebells are coming. Also, maybe @rollstoohard and Darrin. #steelbending #michigansteelbendingandbreaking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 I snapped 60 nails in honor of David Horne’s birthday today. He has always been a huge inspiration to me. One of the strongest people anywhere. David has done more for steel bending these past few years since I have been bending than anyone else. Thanks for all that you do my friend and have a great day! #worldofgrip #gripmasterbirthday #steelshredder @davidhornesworldofgrip 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Donc101 said: I snapped 60 nails in honor of David Horne’s birthday today. He has always been a huge inspiration to me. One of the strongest people anywhere. David has done more for steel bending these past few years since I have been bending than anyone else. Thanks for all that you do my friend and have a great day! #worldofgrip #gripmasterbirthday #steelshredder @davidhornesworldofgrip A great way for a great man to honor another great man. Happy Bday David.. I can't do strenuous activity yet but i'll have a belated snap session.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 6 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said: A great way for a great man to honor another great man. Happy Bday David.. I can't do strenuous activity yet but i'll have a belated snap session.. Thanks! Was a fun training day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_wigren Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Don, your hands must be like two balls of thick leather. My hands would’ve been torn to shreds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share Posted June 11, 2022 On 5/23/2022 at 4:09 AM, David_wigren said: Don, your hands must be like two balls of thick leather. My hands would’ve been torn to shreds. Thanks brother! Just saw your post. A couple tears but nothing too bad. Fun feat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share Posted June 11, 2022 (edited) New steel scroll done today. 10 foot square stock bar. Edited June 11, 2022 by Donc101 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 Great show at a luxury car dealership last night for their top customers. Here are some pics. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 Nasty bend! Left me in a puddle of sweat, bleeding in multiple places. The last loop took about an hour. 10 feet of 1/4 x 1 1/2” of ornery steel. The steel was turning into a giant spring and fighting back with substantial force. Dangerous bending towards the end. I was trying to get the ends to cross but it kept whipping back. I finally stopped when the steel violently snapped back and slashed my arm. Training like this builds a unique type of strength. #oldetimestrongman #steelscrolling #grapplingtraining 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Donc101 said: Nasty bend! Left me in a puddle of sweat, bleeding in multiple places. The last loop took about an hour. 10 feet of 1/4 x 1 1/2” of ornery steel. The steel was turning into a giant spring and fighting back with substantial force. Dangerous bending towards the end. I was trying to get the ends to cross but it kept whipping back. I finally stopped when the steel violently snapped back and slashed my arm. Training like this builds a unique type of strength. #oldetimestrongman #steelscrolling #grapplingtraining You are a modern day old time strongman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 Just now, Blacksmith513 said: You are a modern day old time strongman. Thanks brother! Lots of fun to be had and strength gains to be made with this type of training. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 15 minutes ago, Donc101 said: Thanks brother! Lots of fun to be had and strength gains to be made with this type of training. Yes there is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 50 x 3/8” spikes bent today. Training for Nails and Ales for ALS 2 charity event and record breaker on July 30. Here is a pic of the spikes: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Way cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 3 hours ago, John Knowlton said: Way cool Thank you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 Up to bending 75 spikes in training for the ALS charity event. Here is a pic of the spikes: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 9 hours ago, Donc101 said: Up to bending 75 spikes in training for the ALS charity event. Here is a pic of the spikes: Not even what you bend but, but the amount of volume you've conditioned yourself to bend is up there with the most impressive things i've ever seen. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donc101 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said: Not even what you bend but, but the amount of volume you've conditioned yourself to bend is up there with the most impressive things i've ever seen. Thanks so much brother! A fun type of bending for sure. Need the mind and body conditioned for it. Have a great day! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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