climber511 Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Has anyone tried making a copy of a York Blob from wood? I was thinking of trying to make a copy of a couple sizes with plate loading capability and just wondered if anyone has tried it already? I have a couple hex blobs but they're not the same as the Yorks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Van Weele Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 I have. Made it out of PVC pipe caps. It's bigger than the real one. I made it but don't use it at all. It's real hard to train on. I've only managed 15lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinslater Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 Matt-what size pvc cap did you use and how did you rig it to add weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Van Weele Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 I think it was six or seven. I cut a little off each so it would be about 4 inches across the top when I sandwhiched the two together. I then taped them together across the seem and put a strap over the top of that to hang weight from. I then taped the lower part perpendicular tho the other tape to hold it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_j_carter Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 I tried it - made an exact size replica of the 50lbs (from dimensions on gripboard), but I think the problem is getting the surface right. I painted mine with hammerite, but I think it is way too 'sticky' as I can manage about 45 and my pinch grip is useless otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 The texture of a blob is kind of coarse. The paint is flat non shiny paint. I think that smooth wood or concrete woud not be much different texture wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooligan Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 the pvc cap idea gave me another idea... a fillable blob... one you could load up with shot... that way, the weight is in the center of the blob... hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 I started this thread thinking about making a wooden "Blob" to practice with because the only thing I could think of that I had the skill/tools to work with was wood. What would be really nice would be a hollow copy of a York 50# dumbbell end that could be shot loaded to any weight one wanted with the same friction properties as the York. I read Wannabe's words on patents, etc. and don't know if copying the York shape would create a problem or not. I was just wondering if someone like PDA could turn these out for sale and if members of this board might be interested if they would. Comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Atomic Athletic! http://www.atomicathletic.com/shop/tek9.as...ecific=jodplpn4 Expensive! but good quality! also, see dr ken play with it... http://www.atomicathletic.com/gallery/default.asp?offset=24 I'm not sure how closely it matches the dimensions of a real york blob, and you can only load it to about 30 lbs but its still pretty neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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