So this thing just fell in my lap working on a forklift pulled out a cylinder cylinder shaft just happened to be 2 inches diameter. I thought how cool would this be as a short deadline bar?

[John Knowlton]

2 inch diameter polished chrome 3 foot long. 

[Luke Blackwell]

1 hour ago, John Knowlton said:

2 inch diameter polished chrome 3 foot long. 

I wish it rained Grip implements like that at my job

[John Knowlton]

Just finished the short fat DEADLIFT bar.

this was a pain in the a$$. 
 

[John Knowlton]

Had to drill inch and a 16th hole in each end of the bar. Cut the Olympic bar down to fit the new holes.

put the ends of the Olympic bars in the freezer overnight

Next day heated up the 2 inch chrome bar with a torch , press in the Olympic bar super tight fit. 
collar to collar is 36 inch’s, overall is 69 inches 
Ready to DEADLIFT 

[richcottrell]

How heavy did it turn out?

I would think I could also be great for farmers walks 

[John Knowlton]

It weighs in at 55lbs

[Blacksmith513]

Great fabricating like always John.

 

I can’t wait to make my 2” Axle like I said I’m going to use my phone a friend life line and ask you for help

[Luke Blackwell]

Awesome work man

[John Knowlton]

Thanks 🙏