acorn Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 They are finally done . Let me know what you think. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8156 - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Pretty neat idea Aaron! Very solid-looking too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 AWESOME!!! I need to get over there ASAP!! Too bad I was so sore yesterday You're not going to paint the handles right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Those are sweet But I've got two words for ya... ...wire brush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Those are sweet But I've got two words for ya... ...wire brush hehe, too late already brushed them. I was just too excited to have them done and had to snap a pic. I'll post another pic once they are painted. I did my first walk with them last night and it was fairly brutal. They spin very easy like FBBC crushers. I ended up going about 85' with 132# in each hand and one turn. but that was after grippers, 2HP, Bending, and Inch attempts I'm a bit sore today. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmatt Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Nice work Aaron!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tja Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlstrass Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 VERY impressive idea and craftmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Thanks everyone, here is a couple shots of the finished handles with paint. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8227 http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8228 They came out super sweet! - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike landrich Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Thanks everyone, here is a couple shots of the finished handles with paint. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8227 http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8228 They came out super sweet! - Aaron They look really nice, but I have 2 questions. What did you use for inner collars, 1 7/8' washers? How long is the stride on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) Thanks everyone, here is a couple shots of the finished handles with paint. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8227 http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8228 They came out super sweet! - Aaron They look really nice, but I have 2 questions. What did you use for inner collars, 1 7/8' washers? How long is the stride on them? actually 2" washers as it is 2" DOM tubing. I'm not familiar with the term stride in this context. do you mean distance between the inner collars? If so then that is about 22" from what I remember as I set the washers at 10" from the ends. Total length is 42" Edited December 19, 2008 by acorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Do you hit your legs on them when you walk? I'm making a set now. They would be 37" between the warshers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Do you hit your legs on them when you walk? I'm making a set now. They would be 37" between the warshers. I have not had a problem hitting my legs with them because running with them with any weight on them is very precarious due to the handles. 37" should be perfect though. the next ones I make will be at least 36" between the washers. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hey guys I just got ankel brace off woo hoo! So I put the time in finishing my handles I was tell ing aron about 57" long 37" between the plates, I don't want my ankel busted again! 24 lbs each http://www.gripboard.com/uploads/123397046...037_1619491.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Do you hit your legs on them when you walk? I'm making a set now. They would be 37" between the warshers. I have not had a problem hitting my legs with them because running with them with any weight on them is very precarious due to the handles. 37" should be perfect though. the next ones I make will be at least 36" between the washers. - Aaron Come the day of the contest, you will see a man running with them! -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Nice work to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Do you hit your legs on them when you walk? I'm making a set now. They would be 37" between the warshers. I have not had a problem hitting my legs with them because running with them with any weight on them is very precarious due to the handles. 37" should be perfect though. the next ones I make will be at least 36" between the washers. - Aaron Come the day of the contest, you will see a man running with them! -Rex bwahahahaha! that made me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) paul this is serious, you souldnt make fun aron ihave a couple questions, can you lock the handles incase you want to "run", they look about 1 1/2" dia. or are they bigger? what are some distances or weight or timed holds youve done so far? Rico Edited February 15, 2009 by rico300zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 paul this is serious, you souldnt make fun aron ihave a couple questions, can you lock the handles incase you want to "run", they look about 1 1/2" dia. or are they bigger? what are some distances or weight or timed holds youve done so far? Rico Handles are 1 7/8" and they spin really easy. I did 48' today at the end of the workout with 154ish each hand. Turning with them at that weight is tough. Gonna try to make another pair of bodies for the comp this coming weekend that are longer. Had a drop on the 2nd set and banged the crap out of my knee. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I'm sure that weight will make a lot of guys ribs compress especially with that size handle. With a rolling handle your going to have way lot of drops, id sell your "prototype" to one of the guys to use as a traveling set or for their kid to use or "someone shorter" a longer set is better for taller guys. You don't want everyone gettng busted shins at your comp right Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 I'm sure that weight will make a lot of guys ribs compress especially with that size handle. With a rolling handle your going to have way lot of drops, id sell your "prototype" to one of the guys to use as a traveling set or for their kid to use or "someone shorter" a longer set is better for taller guys. You don't want everyone gettng busted shins at your comp rightRico Thats the plan. will prolly ebay the existing ones once I get the new set made. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonA Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'll run with em.....I aint scared...hahaha... You should make Rex use half strides or walk backwards..... -B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ha ha thats awsome i wish i lived in the area, id have to hop with my ankle cast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Got some longer ones welded up last night for the contest. Overall length 60.5" and 40" between inner collars. Shouldnt have any trouble hitting legs now. I'll get pics up as soon as they have some paint on them. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 I'll run with em.....I aint scared...hahaha...You should make Rex use half strides or walk backwards..... -B Tie his shoe laces together when he isnt looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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