Guest philostratos klidaras Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 Hey, I have selected three types of grip stunts I would like to work at in the next 3 months or so, these are nail bending, grippers and sledge hammer levering. In this regard, I was wondering what lifts one does with a sledge hammer, I see levering mentioned and I do not know what this is. Also, I am curious, what does one use to cut the CRS stock for bending and progression through the IM bag o nails? Thanks for your time and the comments on the IM grippers were helpful:D Later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mg6680 Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 Check out Tom Black's site (www.bigsteel.iwarp.com) for some great photos and articles on bending and levering. Also, Strongman's site, (http://home.insight.rr.com/strongman/) has some good info on bending. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarBender Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 24-inch bolt cutters is the recommended tool for cutting quarter-inch thick stock. A hack saw makes a cleaner cut but using a hack saw is time consuming and the hands tire quickly. When cutting any sort of metal it is a good idea to do the cutting inside a bucket to help minimize the possibility of making a projectile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyoder16 Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 You aren't kiding there Barbender. I found that one out the hard way!!! :0 S@#t!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 Hacksawing through metal is quite a long ordeal unless you have a good saw. When I made my first 20 lb block weights(blobs) from a 40lb dumbell I used a crappy saw and it took me most of an afternoon to cut one end off. The following weeks I picked up a 60lb dumbell borrowed my girlfriend's father's saw and cut both ends and the other dumbell end in less then an hour! -And my hands weren't cramped in agony like the first time Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERHEAD Posted November 4, 2002 Share Posted November 4, 2002 I don't know why you would be upset about the sore hands when using a hacksaw. Every time I buy a York dumbell I look forward to cutting my dumbells with a hacksaw. It's a great hand workout. Also, it's probable the only time I get endurance work with my hands. -HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted November 4, 2002 Share Posted November 4, 2002 "I don't know why you would be upset about the sore hands when using a hacksaw." Gee I hope it didn't sound like I was whining about hacksawing. Now chopping wood with an axe sans gloves is another story. I can whine about the blisters and hand cramps for days ;-) I haven't been able to locate any York dumbells in my area so I've been slumming it and using hexdummys for my block weights. Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryduty Posted November 4, 2002 Share Posted November 4, 2002 I like to use just the raw hacksaw blade (no holder) to cut the metal with - it gives an even better hand workout! But it does take more time! Train smart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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