Left Side Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Today me and Muscle Turtle decided to have a bending challenge. We cut two yellow's down to 4" and 4.5". He got the 4, I got the 4.5. Strongman's chart rates these nails at 399+. After I struggled through the 4.5, barely getting it under the time limit, Turtle wraps his 4" nail and crushs it down fast, well under a minute. Muscle Turtle will post the videos in his gallery later tonight. Thanks to the gripboard for all your help, couldn't have done it without you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 As a member of this club I can say that it is a significant accomplishment due to it extremely short length. I am not sure about the poundage as the chart you refer doesn't always seem to reflect what others have measured but I am not sure if this 4" Blue is skewed in anyway as he could be right on the money. Yall are going through this steel like a 5 year old with a pack of chewing gum. Keep up the good work, training and technique you Left Sided Turtle Muscle! Here is mine Mr. Shorty Blue -I hope you both post yours for fun to! CLICK IT http://www.gripboard.com Your Fellow Bending Bezerker GATOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtime Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 He got the 4, I got the 4.5. Strongman's chart rates these nails at 399+.I saw on a this site that when you cut 1/2 inch of somthing it adds 15% you cut two inches off.. so thats 60% which is roughly 416 lbs, nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 sick bend man. specially 1 that short. great stuff get them vids up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 The only other man I know of to get that was Rob Vigeant (Midget) and he is a stout dude - all muscle. I definitely would like to see that video - nice job guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmainlands Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Did you get any fingers on the thing or did you do the whole bend with the heels of the hand? Either way, a unique and great bend, nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscle Turtle Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 at first I got a coule fingers on it, then my thumb got in the way so I lifted it off, then both thumbs got in the way... So i stuck it into my palms and just pressed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 (edited) This is the second sub-five inch piece of 1/4" CRS I have done now as you can see in my gallery I have an off-center 4" and since I didn't have anymore IM nails I used a one of four pieces off 4.5” FBBC stock my friend VeGripper sent me as a gift. Thanks Smitty your post motivated me to obtain a new PR I didn't even have a goal to do but it is done now as you see. Yes it hurt and was tough but when a challenge like that comes along it just has to be met half way. CLICK IT! http://www.gripboard.com I will cut this FBBC 1/4" down even further and go for a piece that is exactly 4 inches in the near future as I am still healing from an injury but I assure you there is more than one of us out there that can bend this size steel. If I was fortunate enough to have a digital video camera I would record the act for all to view but all I have is this 30-dollar digital camera that is bare bones quality and features. ( Donations Excepted ) Based on my past performance pictures in my gallery and all knowing that I am knocking on the Red Nails door I don't need a video for proof. I HAVE HONOR & INTEGRITY! Edited June 6, 2005 by GatorGrip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveb Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 cool bending guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx_fireman Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I tried the 4"....WOW...that was fun and educational..as in, I just educated myself that it is a little out of my league. I did get a 4 1/2". Picture of it is in the gallery. Unlike Gator..I have a video camera, I just don't know how to upload video in here..heck..I can't even put in a link for my gallery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamidon Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Today me and Muscle Turtle decided to have a bending challenge. We cut two yellow's down to 4" and 4.5". He got the 4, I got the 4.5. Strongman's chart rates these nails at 399+. After I struggled through the 4.5, barely getting it under the time limit, Turtle wraps his 4" nail and crushs it down fast, well under a minute. Muscle Turtle will post the videos in his gallery later tonight. Thanks to the gripboard for all your help, couldn't have done it without you. ← Great Job guys. Way to push eachother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamidon Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 The only other man I know of to get that was Rob Vigeant (Midget) and he is a stout dude - all muscle. I definitely would like to see that video - nice job guys ← I have seen shorter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscle Turtle Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 how much shorted gamidon??? Im not that strong of a bender, but I am willing to train to be the best someday, an elite member rather... In a few weeks, I will try a 3.5... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I tried the 4"....WOW...that was fun and educational..as in, I just educated myself that it is a little out of my league. I did get a 4 1/2". Picture of it is in the gallery. Unlike Gator..I have a video camera, I just don't know how to upload video in here..heck..I can't even put in a link for my gallery! ← 1. go into gallery 2. click on gripboard movie gallery 3. now click on new media 4. give it a caption name 5. tell a description about it 6 now click on browse to get the video from your computer you may have to make it smaller using windows movie maker 7. and click post image if it doesnt load in the gallery go back into movie maker and make it smaller good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx_fireman Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Thanks! I will try to get some video of my next workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclops Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I saw on a this site that when you cut 1/2 inch of somthing it adds 15% you cut two inches off.. so thats 60% which is roughly 416 lbs, nice job. ← Wouldn't that depend on the length of the steel in the first place? Either way, impressive as hell guys. I'll be there in a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I forgot to mention: Rob bent the 4" Blue with only IM cordura and with Reverse style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 (edited) Our bends were also done using only IM pads as well, but we both suck at reverse style so Rob gets the difficulty trophy here. Thanks for all your input guys, it's really appreciated. Edited June 7, 2005 by Left Side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holes Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 have you given the red a try yet? you guys are only 18 right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 Yeah, we're 18, I just turned a month ago and Muscle Turtle is about 18 and a half. No red attempts yet, don't want any injury because I was too hasty. (I know all about those kinds of injuries). I guarantee Muscle will bend the red before he's 19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holes Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 that's awesome! maybe you could get some 1/4" square stock? i'm not sure if thati's in between or not but it's in between 3/16" and 1/4" hahah sorry i have to learn more about the progressions in bending i only know what i can bend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 No worries. If it's in between 3/16 and 1/4" then it's actually easier than the bend in question. Here's a really helpful chart to clear up all the confusion about steel bending strengths. Yield Strengths Here's another list ordered by length's. Length's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holes Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 no no i mean 1/4" Square stock, would it not be harder than 1/4" rnd stock? and easier thant 5/16" rnd stock just as 3/16" square is in between 3/16" round and 1/4" round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 Hmm, a good idea, I'll have to check that out. Hard to find square stock around here though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holes Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 (edited) where are you living? wait a second i know where manitoulin is, my girlfriends family goes there every summer, have a trailer or one of there cousins do Edited June 7, 2005 by UWBodyBuilder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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