pdfk20 Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I need to buy a loading pin, can i load olympic plates onto the 1" Ironmind loading pin? Cheers, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I need to buy a loading pin, can i load olympic plates onto the 1" Ironmind loading pin?Cheers, Pete Yes you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfk20 Posted November 24, 2006 Author Share Posted November 24, 2006 I need to buy a loading pin, can i load olympic plates onto the 1" Ironmind loading pin?Cheers, Pete Ok, so whats the point in buying the 2" pin.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannosaurus Dave Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I suggest you look into Fat Bastard BB Co. John made a loading pin to my specs at no extra cost. I needed a shorter one than IronMind sells so I could use the RT without standing on a box. I like IronMind too; I just suggest that you look at other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfk20 Posted November 24, 2006 Author Share Posted November 24, 2006 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixlitre Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I need to buy a loading pin, can i load olympic plates onto the 1" Ironmind loading pin? Cheers, Pete Ok, so whats the point in buying the 2" pin.? I personally feel that the thicker loading pin helps with plate spin when it is lifted (less slack between the pin and plates). Just my take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchulla Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I went to Home Depot and made my own for like 8 bucks. I've made about 3 of them and they work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixlitre Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I went to Home Depot and made my own for like 8 bucks. I've made about 3 of them and they work great. What did you use for material, and how do they hold up? There seems to always be a use for more loading pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apttdwler Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 This is one way: http://www.geocities.com/fightraining/loadpin.html I've also heard of using another floor flance instead of the T and putting small canabiners in the flanges hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggerfoot Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I made some spare loading pins, both Olympic and Standard, from PVC pipe, rated eyebolts, and hardened washers. I used Rust-Oleum's plastic paint on the pins. I found that it is easy to clean, resists chips, and stays slick (and looks better than the plain old white PVC pipe!). I found it nice to have a group of loading pins sitting around: http://homepage.mac.com/biggerfoot/.Pictures/loadingpin.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/biggerfoot/.Pictures/loadingpin4.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/biggerfoot/.Pictures/loadingpin2.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/biggerfoot/.Pictures/loadingpin3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixlitre Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Biggerfoot, I want to say those look better than the IM pins , and they probably cost a lot less too. Have you ever had one of the eyebolts break? I think that these would work nice for a cheap chain yolk setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggerfoot Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 (edited) Biggerfoot, I want to say those look better than the IM pins , and they probably cost a lot less too. Have you ever had one of the eyebolts break? I think that these would work nice for a cheap chain yolk setup. Thanks! For the PVC, I have not had more that 50 pounds on them. I did make a series of strong loading pins from hardened 1" bolts. I simply drilled and treaded a hole on the top and screwed in an eyebolt (used a hardened eyebolt and blue locktite). I live close to a store that sells hardware by the pound so the bolts only cost $1. I have had nearly a 100 pounds on one. I should say though for my supported wrist roller and my Rolling Thunder, I do have IM loading pins. If I did not have them, I would at least have tried my bold pin. I should add that for some reason a couple standard plates will not fit on the PVC pins...but most of the el-cheapo plates do. A file will help with the ones that do not fit. In this photo you can see some of the pins and the bolt one is on the far right: http://homepage.mac.com/biggerfoot/.Pictures/grippins.jpg Edited November 24, 2006 by Biggerfoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchulla Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I use the method apttdwler showed. I usually have it put together when I show up to the register so I have to take it apart to scan. I think biggerfoot's looks better, though. Also, I've put a cut down pool noodle in the middle of a loading pit to put olympic 25s on it for a european pinch thing. I have extra standard plates all over the place so I slap those on the sides and it works pretty well. There are a lot of uses for plumbing materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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