guru20 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 It went down in 2 sessions spaced about 5 min apart. The kink was really hard, then the crushdown actually went pretty smooth. Ill post a pic as soon as i can upload it. It was after a deadlift workout, so i think that had something to do with it. Anyway, im pumped! I dont know where to go from here though. I dont have anymore G8s, or 5" G5s. Thats alright though, maybe ill finally gets some rest..lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Nice bend Nathan, those are some tough mothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guru20 Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 Thanks Wes! it was definately a tough bend. All i can say is that G8 has my respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Dood, you're on a roll! So, if we don't give you any direction, you'll rest? HA! Buy some 5/16" hot-rolled steel and cut it to 7" lengths. If that goes well, pick up some cold-rolled steel and do the same. Another fun thing to try is a double bend. Like, tape a timber tie to a blue nail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 you could also try some 1/4 square. its good stuff, and will give you an idea where you are with the longer length needed to bend the red or Bastard - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guru20 Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 Isnt 5/16 x 7 HRS equivalent to a red? Or is it CRS? Either way, i tried to bend a red a couple days ago and it wasnt happening, lol. I do have some 1/4 square, but its hard as hell. I havent tried it for awhile though, i might have to pick it up. The thicker stuff totally messes with my head, when i see 1/4 it feels like i could do anything...but the 5/16 messes with me. Ill have to get over that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guru20 Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 Heres a pic of the bend: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m313/nh...ay/CIMG0466.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAGrip87 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Congratulations! You will be bending Reds in no time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Man you are smoking! I wished my short bending would take a run like that. Congrats! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Nathan, that's awesome! Congrats! Try Home Depot's Steel Works brand 5/16" HRS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyah!!! Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Good job Nathan!! Looks like the 5/16 HRS and square stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guru20 Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 Thanks guys! I have some square stock and some 5/16x7 , ill give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guru20 Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 I just bent a 1/4 x 7 Square. The kink was by far the hardest part, after that it was pie. Under 2 inches in about a minute. Delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Okay, you're cut off. Wait, I take that back. Report back when you bend the next piece of steel in the progression. Right after the 1/4"x7" Square is 3/8"x4" CRS. Now, ROCK THE AWESOME BENDING POWER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guru20 Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 lol..ok, so i tried the 3/8x4....no way, if that is ever done, i will bow down and worship. I got sucked into bending tonight...im so damn sore from yesterdays deadlift workout, and tonight right after i finished my KTA workout one of my friends starts bending...and i get all motivated and go all out. After thinking i pulled a back muscle, i rejoiced in the new PR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyah!!! Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Congrats on your Square PR That was really fast!!!! If I remember correctly, after I could rep about 3 squares I could get the Red Nail and a few weeks later, the Bastards will fall!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 lol..ok, so i tried the 3/8x4....no way, if that is ever done, i will bow down and worship. Ah HA! So you're not invincible! Just kidding. This is an astonishing string of PRs. It will be very entertaining to watch your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Simply amazing. Fast run up the ladder my friend! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guru20 Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 Thanks guys. I have a friend that im trying to get into the bending world, i think he has SICK potential for it. Hes pretty skinny, but his hands and wrists are extremely strong naturally. He kinked the 1/4 x 7 then i pressed it to like 110 degrees, and he finished it. He probably couldve done the whole thing though. I seem to be surrounded by strong guys, its great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Great bending man! Be interesting to see what you're capable of a few months from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guru20 Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 NEW PR! i just bent a 6" 5/16 G2 that has a 3070a CYI on the top. It was damn hard, and it felt like pinched a nerve in my left shoulder..lol. it was harder then the 1/4x7 square for me, so im counting it as a PR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guru20 Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 1/4x7 square and 5/16x6 G2: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m313/nh...ay/CIMG0468.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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