don chi Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 So far I can get a 5 3/4 x 3/16 square rod pretty smoothly and I plan on working on volume until my technique gets better. What would the next logical step be? One progression I saw listed a 6 x 1/4 G2 bolt(of). That would be marked on the end right? The one G2 I tried was waaaay out of my league. I was just curious how some of you guys progressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 i took 3/16'' square to 5'' then moved to 1/4'' round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelbiceps Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 The progression Wayne suggests is perfect. If you want more exercise, try breaking some 3/16" round and square stock. It's substantially harder to break something than bend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don chi Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Thanks guys, I'm going to use both of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 i took 3/16'' square to 5'' then moved to 1/4'' round. Yep..microload by making that 3/16" square shorter. I'm a bit different than you and it may be that due to my bad inflexibility I have better leverage (in comparision to most) with shorter pieces than larger. I've gone down to about 4 3/4" x 3/16" square and the same with cut TT's but still cannot kink a 7" x 1/4" round enough to crush it down, and also miss (but am really close) Grade 2 6" bolts. If you want grade 2's I suggest Home Depot..or just ask at your hardware store to be sure. Just buy one, if you're not sure how hard it is ! .. neilkaz ..(I bent a straw today ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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