Roark Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 If you have an Inch replica handle, and some plates that snug-fit onto it: Have a piece of 3/16 or 1/4 inch rod welded along each top end of the handle, then take a round file and 'notch' each plate hole so that it will slide over the rod. This fit will stop the rotation but may not withstand being dropped often- especially if only the ends of the rod are touch-welded and ground off some so the rod length will be uninterrupted for plate fitting. The plate notch will not prevent the plates from being used on standard size olympic bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Joe Another excellent idea! THANKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted December 22, 2002 Author Share Posted December 22, 2002 Thanks. Even if you have to pay to have the welding done, it will take only a couple minutes, and you can file the notch while you're watching TV or whatever. If you have a friend with a welder-even better. Really is an inexpensive method! Hey- I'm nothing if not cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harlan Jacobs Posted January 4, 2003 Share Posted January 4, 2003 Good idea Joe. I orderd a set a 2 1/2" dumbells from John Beaty. I am having Shawn Smith pick them up for me at the snowman. I understand you are going to be at the snowman. Tell big Shawn that I want to see him press the MDB overhead. I don't care how he gets it to his shoulder. Ask the same thing of Schoonie. As you know, these two guys are 2 of if not the best 2 pressers in the USA. I think one of them may do it ! Maybe both ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted January 4, 2003 Author Share Posted January 4, 2003 It is a staggering thought to imagine anyone strong enough to put the MB overhead with one hand-even after cleaning it with two hands. The weight coupled with that thick handle. We will see in about four hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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