KJM Posted March 13, 2002 Share Posted March 13, 2002 Joe Kinney recently wrote to me in response to a question I had regarding his thumb development. He explained to me how he trained on his version of the TTK. Wannagrip also covered this issue in his post about his interview with Kinney. Joe worked up to 100 lbs on his TTK, squeezing it shut with two hands and then letting go with one and fighting to keep it closed. Now, I'm not close to closing the #4 but have one and can at least squeeze it hard enough to know that it actually does move and can be closed. I put 100 lbs on my TTK and ABSOLUTELY NOTHING HAPPENED. It was if it had been welded shut. If any of you have one of these things, give it a shot. Personally, I think that pinch gripping 100lbs on the TTK is even more impressive than his closing the #4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarBender Posted March 13, 2002 Share Posted March 13, 2002 The TTK is a fine tool. I prefer to place a small block under the lever arm for heavy partials. The hollow loading pin is ideal for microloading with nails and other small objects. One hundred pounds on the TTK is inhuman. Assuming that Joe is truthful about the poundage, I claim that his version of the TTK has a much more favorable mechanical advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminator Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 I think Joe just had a favorable mechanical advantage, because of how hard he trained. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 I think Joe just had a favorable mechanical advantage, because of how hard he trained. Period. I agree with Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 * Heath shakes head, rubs eye, blinks, rubs eyes, still confused* Can this be?!? You two actually agree?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 If those two ACTUALLY agree on something.... uh oh, the world might be coming to an end!!! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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