my new projects

[jrr]

Like I didn't have enough projects!

got the paramount ab back machine for 20 buck at one of my favorite resale shops. probably wont use it much, but i couldn't pass it up for the price. plan for now is fix the padding paint it and sell it



sissy squat still in progress

[pumping4life]

That rusty weld on the back machine looks a little scary. Is it solid?

The sissy squat looks good. If you feel the need to make another for some $, let me know.

[jrr]

That rusty weld on the back machine looks a little scary. Is it solid?

after i knock the rust off, I'll get a better idea of how much damage there is, might just have to build a new foot rest. all the other spots are just surface rust, no big deal

The sissy squat looks good. If you feel the need to make another for some $, let me know.

you'll be the first one on the list

[Bryan88MA]

Very Nice. I'd recommend Arctic vinyl from Joann Fabric.

I'm interested in learning what your technique will be for wrapping cylindrical pads.

[HardKore79]

I'm bidding on one of your deadlift jacks.

[Skidmarx]

Heck that stack on the ab machine is worth a couple hunnerd

[jrr]

Very Nice. I'd recommend Arctic vinyl from Joann Fabric.

I'm interested in learning what your technique will be for wrapping cylindrical pads.

I have a upholstery person that does must of my work. I'm not sure how she we do it, but I bet it will look nice. like most of her jobs.

I'm bidding on one of your deadlift jacks.

Check your PM

Heck that stack on the ab machine is worth a couple hunnerd

that's what i was thinking, I'm going to keep this stack on the machine.
I already have like 1000 lbs of stack weights sitting around.

[captmorganm6]

Check your PM

Don't forget the other person who wanted one

[mensagitatmolem]

Very Nice. I'd recommend Arctic vinyl from Joann Fabric.

I'm interested in learning what your technique will be for wrapping cylindrical pads.

Not specific to cylindrical pads, but here is a website(as well as others out there) on reupholstery.

Also, when you go to work on benches/seats/etc. you are going to want to work with a quality rebond material, that is fairly dense, as well as not so thick. Some will say to use an rating of 50-60, which would be a 3+ density rating on the foam. This is due to the lack of overall thickness.

Here is a general website:

http://www.strengthtech.com/reup/reup.htm

Can't remember, as it has been several years since purchasing a particular nice wrap/cover over the internet, at a good cost. Had a soft but long lasting inside backing, and has worn well. Matched that up with a dense rebond.

[pumping4life]

Not specific to cylindrical pads, but here is a website(as well as others out there) on reupholstery.

Also, when you go to work on benches/seats/etc. you are going to want to work with a quality rebond material, that is fairly dense, as well as not so thick. Some will say to use an rating of 50-60, which would be a 3+ density rating on the foam. This is due to the lack of overall thickness.

Here is a general website:

http://www.strengthtech.com/reup/reup.htm

Can't remember, as it has been several years since purchasing a particular nice wrap/cover over the internet, at a good cost. Had a soft but long lasting inside backing, and has worn well. Matched that up with a dense rebond.

I purchased some foam from that company several years back to restore a bench and it was great padding. Their instructions were very clear and easy to follow. It was a much easier process than I expected.

[jrr]

Don't forget the other person who wanted one

sent you a PM

Not specific to cylindrical pads, but here is a website(as well as others out there) on reupholstery.

Also, when you go to work on benches/seats/etc. you are going to want to work with a quality rebond material, that is fairly dense, as well as not so thick. Some will say to use an rating of 50-60, which would be a 3+ density rating on the foam. This is due to the lack of overall thickness.

Here is a general website:

http://www.strengthtech.com/reup/reup.htm

Can't remember, as it has been several years since purchasing a particular nice wrap/cover over the internet, at a good cost. Had a soft but long lasting inside backing, and has worn well. Matched that up with a dense rebond.

Thanks for the info.

I use dense carpet padding about 3 layers glued together for my benches and get the vinyl custom fitted to the pad. I like my benches firm and this seems to work good.heres one i did a while back

[Bryan88MA]

I too had good luck using several layers of carpet padding, when I refurbished THIS bench:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ight=refurbish

I have also used this 1" high density foam for my poker table rails

http://www.yourautotrim.com/1x54x1060hdr.html.

It might be OK for a basic bench. This stuff is a lot better that the green foam at Joann Fabric. Great for a chair or padded rail, but still might not be firm enough for a heavy duty weight bench.

For replacement foam for a commercial quality bench (pre-upholstered) there is always:

http://www.fullcirclepadding.com/

[mensagitatmolem]

I too had good luck using several layers of carpet padding, when I refurbished THIS bench:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ight=refurbish

I have also used this 1" high density foam for my poker table rails

http://www.yourautotrim.com/1x54x1060hdr.html.

It might be OK for a basic bench. This stuff is a lot better that the green foam at Joann Fabric. Great for a chair or padded rail, but still might not be firm enough for a heavy duty weight bench.

For replacement foam for a commercial quality bench (pre-upholstered) there is always:

http://www.fullcirclepadding.com/

full circle padding carries quality stuff. As an aside, I often reference their website, when I find a commercial item on CL, for sale, or pictures online from an auction. They have quite a few pictures of commercial items.

Have considered a few times, giving them a try on purchasing a set of pads from them, but never have yet. Do know a few people who have, and have been happy. Have spoken with full circle a few times, and they are also willing to make pads for items not shown on their website. They just need a few pictures and dimensions.

[Accutron]

Not specific to cylindrical pads, but here is a website(as well as others out there) on reupholstery.

Also, when you go to work on benches/seats/etc. you are going to want to work with a quality rebond material, that is fairly dense, as well as not so thick. Some will say to use an rating of 50-60, which would be a 3+ density rating on the foam. This is due to the lack of overall thickness.

Here is a general website:

http://www.strengthtech.com/reup/reup.htm

Can't remember, as it has been several years since purchasing a particular nice wrap/cover over the internet, at a good cost. Had a soft but long lasting inside backing, and has worn well. Matched that up with a dense rebond.

Thats a really good site, thanks for the link and the info.

[Accutron]

That bench looks nice, Im thinking of redoing a bench in blue vinyl.

But Id need to be sure of the foam first, the floor padding is a good idea.

[Skidmarx]

here's one I did awhile back

so you had someone else do the vinyl though? You would need a pretty heavy duty sewing machine to make that

[jrr]

That bench looks nice, Im thinking of redoing a bench in blue vinyl.

But Id need to be sure of the foam first, the floor padding is a good idea.

thanks

so you had someone else do the vinyl though? You would need a pretty heavy duty sewing machine to make that

Yes, she doesn?t really charge that much to do this kind of stuff. It her side job she works at a furniture factory, so she knows here business

[jrr]

I ended up getting rid of the Ab/back machine after reading the equipment you regret thread. Paid 20 and sold it for 50....ah, not to bad I think.

Here's some pic of the Sissy squat, just need some longer foam rollers and collars to hold the rollers.

[wolfdragon]

Nice progress on the sissy squat. At least you made a profit on the re-sell.

[captmorganm6]

Very nice indeed

[pumping4life]

Looks great. Please PM me, when you're ready to sell one.

[jrr]

Nice progress on the sissy squat. At least you made a profit on the re-sell.

Very nice indeed

Looks great. Please PM me, when you're ready to sell one.

thanks guys

sure will pumping4life, its going to be a while, wifes getting jealous that I'm spending more time with my projects than with her.