Anuwbius Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) So I found a bunch of old FBBC stock I had left over. There 5.5" and I never came close to bending one when I first got them. I think back and I remember this stock being very hard. I was barely able to finish a 6" piece. This was probibly around early 2004 to 2005 somewhere. Anyway, I recently got a new shipment from FBBC and to my surprise I was able to take down a 5.5"er fairly easy. So, I figured I would go for one of these old peices and see just how much stronger I have really gotten. Well I think the video speaks for itself, but as the video shows, the old stuff is way way harder then the new stock. I barely warped it. Again, it goes to show how much CRS can vary. This would lend a hand to the recent ideas of new IM reds being harder then a Bastard, which is probibly true at this point. I figured I would share this with everyone, because I found it to be very interesting. I mean no offense to anyone nor is my intention to take away from any persons feats when I say this, but I personally I feel that bends done with the old stock are much more impressive then with the current FBBC stock. That goes for myself as well. I mean, look at the 2005 top 50 list and see where I Huge bastard gets you, and look at it for 2006-07. Thats a 12 spot difference. This now makes me want to try some SHiny stock to see where I feel it falls in comparison to the new and old CRS from FBBC. Well, thats that. I hope everyones bending is going well! Love the pain! http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?automod...si&img=5548 Edited April 10, 2007 by Anuwbius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) My friend maximus sent me a bastard long time ago (probably it's the older bastard) that is very very hard compared to the new bastards. My best on the new bastard is 12 seconds to 1 inch. But my best with the old bastard is a small kink. By the way, nice job on the Grand! Edited April 10, 2007 by Alawadhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I wonder about the 1/4 inch square stock now. Would it be even easier than it was before or is it now as hard or harder than the 5/16 round? If anything is consistant though it would probably be the shiny stuff. Anybody tried any now 1/4 inch square that's also bent the older stock? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I wonder about the 1/4 inch square stock now. Would it be even easier than it was before or is it now as hard or harder than the 5/16 round? If anything is consistant though it would probably be the shiny stuff. Anybody tried any now 1/4 inch square that's also bent the older stock?Tim Yes. They calibrate within 5 pounds of each other. Bending the two feels about identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 So can we now assume that the 1/4 square feels about as tough as a bastard bar? The newer bastards I mean that calibrated at 385 lbs. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Eric I am curios as to the calibration of the 1/4" Square Strainless lengths from 7" down to 4.5". I couldn't find it in the search funtion so I am not sure if it has been calibrated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yersinia Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 a bastard bar is way harder than a 1/4 square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 So can we now assume that the 1/4 square feels about as tough as a bastard bar? The newer bastards I mean that calibrated at 385 lbs.Tim The bastard is way harder than the sq. Even if they are at the same poundage level. But I am not sure maybe at the 2 inch the sq is harder on the crushdown. Let my elbows heal then I will try it. And comparing the new sq to the old ones I say the new one are harder than the old ones. My friend maximus sent me some 1/4 sq and they feel easy comparing to the new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyah!!! Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Nice observation Anuwbius and BTW Nice bend on that new Grand Bastard I would love to see you bend a Shiny. Your bending videos really got me going a while back. Thanks for the inspirations!!! Keep the Vids coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Nice Work on the Grand Bastard Ethan thats a great bend regardless of the stock you can only do whats infront of you buddy Its another piece of steel youve conquered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Well, it's changed again, the pretty shiny stuff we had for a while is gone & we're back to the darker stuff. I might send a few along to Eric & see what he thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I finally got some FBBC stainless steel stuff so yesterday I decided to give some of it a shot. FBBC stainless steel 1/4" Square back to back bends, man this stainless stuff loves to get mean in the final crush down but so do I! ---- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMavIM0M13o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwWo4rZ04AA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMavIM0M13o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Eric I am curios as to the calibration of the 1/4" Square Strainless lengths from 7" down to 4.5". I couldn't find it in the search funtion so I am not sure if it has been calibrated? I seem to remember it calibrating almost identical to the other FBBC square, but it was a little tougher on the crush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yersinia Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 nice bends there Gator. 2 easy =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I seem to remember it calibrating almost identical to the other FBBC square, but it was a little tougher on the crush. NO WONDER I COULD DO IT -- THE STUFF WAS EASY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Oh man John that shiny stuff was great. Looked awesome when bent. Oh well. I bet the new stuff will be harder. I've got some 5/16 CRS that Eric calibrated at 445 lbs and it's pretty dark. Have you ever checked on 11/32 steel? That might make a good step for alot of people. I know Eric calibrated that size at 550 lbs for someone else. Thanks, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 (edited) Oh man John that shiny stuff was great. Looked awesome when bent. Oh well. I bet the new stuff will be harder. I've got some 5/16 CRS that Eric calibrated at 445 lbs and it's pretty dark. Have you ever checked on 11/32 steel? That might make a good step for alot of people. I know Eric calibrated that size at 550 lbs for someone else.Thanks, Tim Tim didn't you know I was the steel whore. I had him calibrate some 11/32 for me. the 7x11/32 came out at 550# and the 6.5 at I think 625 or 640 cant remember which. there is a post about it somewhere. its good stuff. I got some 11/32 stainless coming I just picked up too. - Aaron Edited April 12, 2007 by acorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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