crs9740 Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 (edited) I finally decided to try some real weight on the yoke I made last week. I used 400lbs to walk down 50ft, turn and walk back. I only made it for two sets and my legs were done after that. I did have to put it down once on the second set. I know its not a lot of weight for some, but I'm happy for my second time using it. This is going to be fun to train with! yoke I also made a 2.5" thickbar last week. I found a solid 2.5" steel bar and welded 15 inches of 1" on each end(standard plates) Its just a smooth bar so its real tough to hold on to. I deadlifted 200lbs double overhand today with it. Not my max, but I wouldnt have been good for much more. One other thing I made was a blockweight. I got a solid bar about 6" thick and cut a piece 4.5" wide(a workout in itself). after smoothing the edges it came out to 40lb exactly. I'll get pictures of the bar and blockweight soon. One last thing...everything I make is from scap metal laying around work so its free. work is great! (for now) -CHRIS my gym Edited April 21, 2004 by crs9740 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davekline Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 You should check out the thread entitled "blobs for everyone". I am in the process of making an "Asprin" and an "Excederine" PVC blob replica. I may even consider building the "Tums" PVC blob someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apdwler Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Cool gym. I couldn't help but notice the clavis. Is it large enough to use as a kettlebell handle? I've though of this, but havn't been able to find one big enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crs9740 Posted April 22, 2004 Author Share Posted April 22, 2004 Thanks. Its about 2.5" thick and weighs a little more than 80lbs. I got lucky when I found it! -CHRIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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