jpmmkrahling Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I am just getting back into bending after letting my hands recover. But i have done a couple of horshoes during my recovery, just no DO in a couple of weeks. I have also been working on my braced bending and it is coming along. I did not do this in one day. It actually took me a couple of days. but once i got a good kink it i was able to kill it 2 tries after that. I think i can do it faster next time so i will try and get it on video. It just gets expensive, but it is alot of fun bending something everyone can relate to. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8976 Now it is time to get back to DO & reverse with single wraps again. It is not easy to train for all 4 events at the SSS in Texas, but it is helping with my anger management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalstrength Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Good job on the hammers Mike. They are kinda expensive to bend frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Nice job! Boy those do get expensive and FAST. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 What does braced mean? Did you put it in a vise or something? Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmmkrahling Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) What does braced mean? Did you put it in a vise or something?Rico Rico, Braced just means that you can brace it against your body. It realy does work your alot more of your body then you think. You shoudl try it some time, i do not live that far away. we can meet up and do some bending some time if you want to get into it, let me know Edited July 11, 2009 by Mike K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 That looks wrong. Awesome feat, Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Nice work Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Awesome bend. I tried a Kobalt framing hammer once and took it to about 75 degrees. Man did that work areas of me body I didn't realize I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberg Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 nice job that thing looks sweet! how did you bend it anyway. over your thigh? im a braced bending noob lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmmkrahling Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 nice job that thing looks sweet! how did you bend it anyway. over your thigh? im a braced bending noob lol I started it by pulling over my knee, then i pulled it from behind my thighs. Followed by rushing it between my thighs. I did it the same way as my video below. It is hard to explain how i do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 beautifull feat of strenght Mike! congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Eaton Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Nice work Mike! If you ever come up, I'll make sure to hide my hammers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 good stuff Mike, can't wait to see you in September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewicked Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 WOOOOOOOOOOOOW! what level do you have to be at to be able to do that.. and a wrench?! that's SICK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalstrength Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 WOOOOOOOOOOOOW! what level do you have to be at to be able to do that.. and a wrench?! that's SICK!!! If you can bend a 10" spike, the hammer isn't far off. Give it a shot, you may surprise yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossie 308 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 WOOOOOOOOOOOOW! what level do you have to be at to be able to do that.. and a wrench?! that's SICK!!! If you can bend a 10" spike, the hammer isn't far off. Give it a shot, you may surprise yourself I can bend a 8 inch spike easily and cant do that hammer its a tough one !!! Nice Bend Mike !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmmkrahling Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 WOOOOOOOOOOOOW! what level do you have to be at to be able to do that.. and a wrench?! that's SICK!!! If you can bend a 10" spike, the hammer isn't far off. Give it a shot, you may surprise yourself I'm sure every hammer is different, this was the first framing hammer i found that was only $10. For comparison, i bent a 12-1/2" x 1/2" CRS bar about 6 months ago. That took me under 5 min. This hammer was 12" and i could not even do it in the same day. I did the hard 10" spike and it was still pretty easy. But i do agree with Carl about trying it. I suprised myself, After the first try i figured it would only be an ISO bar, so anything is posible. You never know what you can bend until you try it. You could also try a 22 oz framing hammer, they are about 16" so the extra length would give you some more leverage. good stuff Mike, can't wait to see you in September I think we are all going to have alot of fun!!!! I can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmmkrahling Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Thank you everyone for you comments. It is still really nice to have a bunch of guys that appreciate what we do for a hobby. Most of my friends & family just think i am nuts. I feel better that you could not kill the hammer on your first shot Jim, so i guess it really is a tougher hammer then. Remember, your hammer bend is what gave me the idea in the first place. Now i just need to get it on video, i may try it tomorrow night, i'll keep you guys updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I had to dig up this post and confirm what I already suspected to be the case. That hammer is tough! Mike was kind enough to actually send me the same hammer!!! Over my shin on one leg to thirty degrees felt not too bad, but that only served to give me a pocket full of false confidence. It was a serious battle taking it the next 15 degrees between my legs (one of my bending weaknesses), but from there it eases up significantly and it actually snapped in two at probably just past the point you see Mike's hammer. I didn't intend for that to happen. I kind of wanted to keep the intact trophy. Thanks again Mike! It's always fun to be able to try the same piece of steel, horseshoe, or tool that someone else bends on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judoboy Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 that 1/2 stock vid was awesome bent tools are cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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