Roark Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 You may remember that photo of Grimek standing on a platform lifting an apparatus loaded with several steel balls? Goerner also had a steel ball that weighed over 200 pounds that he used to lift. Kim Wood used to have an 80? pound ball sitting innocently on a table at Hammer Strength headquarters in Cincy. I have searched and talked to many people in an attempt to locate some of these and have come up empty. I'm not sure why such items would have even been manu- factured in the first place. Anyway, they would make a great grip toy (in my case something along the lines of what Kim Wood has). Any leads/suggestions? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannek Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 hey Roark, this might interest you; http://www.giegler.net/iwphoto.html also take a look at his "supergripper". all the best mannek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarBender Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 That is a nice looking grip machine he has. However, I suspect that he is deadlifting the weight as opposed to crushing it. I state this based on Richard Sorin's ability and his first-hand observation of those you claimed to crush more than him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest woody36 Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 Joe, i did a search and the only large steel balls i could come up with were at this site. I don't recall the Grimek pic,so can't compare. http://www.waterscapesweb.com/orbs.html Regards Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted January 18, 2002 Author Share Posted January 18, 2002 Ray, Thank you, I appreciate the reference. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul valpreda Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 Joe, I have heard that some of these steel balls are actually cannonballs of different sizes. Maybe it would be worth checking with a military supply store. Now you have me wanting to go visit one of those stores to see if I can find one! Good luck in your search. paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted January 18, 2002 Author Share Posted January 18, 2002 Paul, Finding a single, large, steel ball, will enable you to have the fixings of a kettlebell, or simply lifting the ball by itself;finding a pair you can create a barbell; finding four and you have a set of dumbells, and if you drill and tap the handle holes you can continue to also use them as lifting balls also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul valpreda Posted January 18, 2002 Share Posted January 18, 2002 Joe, I would like to have some kettlebells to work with. You are right, those steel balls do have a lot of uses. I would need a good machinist or welder friend to help me make the toys you listed! Sounds like fun! paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryduty Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Here's a link to a site that has various solid balls from 5.7" (24 lbs.) to 15" (450lbs.): http://www.relicman.com/artbigballs.htm You might also want to check out the ebay auction site - I bought a cast iron 4" (8 lb.) ball (painted to look like an 8-ball) cheap. Train smart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Boog495 Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Roark, the steel orbs depicted from the site Woody posted are hollow. My wife has one in her garden. she calls hers a reflecting ball and she it purchaed from a garden supply buisness. I have had me eye on it for months now. want to drill a 3/4 inch hole in it and fill it with steel shot and then plug it with a rubber cap.... yeah right!!! just let me try...( death would ensue) anyway, it feels very sturdy and i think it would handle a load of shot. the prices of these orbs are fairly reasonable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted January 19, 2002 Author Share Posted January 19, 2002 Strongman, Thanks. The A0608 looks like the ball I used to have- mine weighed 87 lbs empty and I stuffed it with old nuts and bolts until it weighed exactly 100 lbs then had it welded closed. It was about a foot in diameter and the walls were maybe 2" thick. I thought it was an old wrecking ball but a Civil War expert told me it was a canonball! He was salivating so I gave it to him. Now, I wish I had not. Anyway, thanks for the reference. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Boog495 Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Actually, I`m referring to the mirror balls.. not sure if the orbs at the top are hollow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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