home made gripper....take a look

[Philsworld]

My neighbor plays softball and he is totally into it. He works part time for a tree service and his forearms are very strong. But, he wanted me to build him a machine for his forearms\grip. He's 23 years old. I had some spart machine plates, guide rods and other parts left over from another machine I took apart for the parts. I put some drawings on paper and in 30 minutes I had a plan. Over the next week and a half I built this gripper. I gave it to him for free. But, he helped me pick up some fitness equipment\machines in Georgia. I live in Florida. It was a 900 mile round trip. I measured the grip distance specifically for his hands and then cut the cable and placed the stop blocks. He loves it. It wasn't too hard to build. This will give you guys some idea what to do if you want to build one too.

[xephonics]

thats a great job man

[hellzlegend]

looks great.
What do the #s stand for?

[jshpark]

I would love to have one of those

[Jimbo.]

Wow that's cool, great job.

[fishingeek]

Good stuff man! Tried to rep you but I need to spread more around...

[pumping4life]

Nicely done. If your friend ever has problems with the guide rod binding in the wood, a smear of vaseline would take care of it.

[Philsworld]

looks great.
What do the #s stand for?

The numbers don't stand for anything. Each plate is 10 pounds. The plates came from an old machine with two stacks. I just picked plates out and made them work and didn't put them in any particular order.

[Philsworld]

Nicely done. If your friend ever has problems with the guide rod binding in the wood, a smear of vaseline would take care of it.

I think you are talking about the handle attached to the cable? I purposely chose plywood. It's really hard and that makes the handle slide easier. And, I left a little space so it moves around easily. Honestly, if I had a mig welder or stick, I'd have used metal. But, I think it turned out decent and it works great. My neighbor is very happy with it. His friends are impressed too. Yes, vaseline would work great there for lubrication. I hadn't thought of that.

[oxbeard]

Nicely done!!!

[buffbrown21]

I wasnt expecting that!






Repppppppppppped!

[one.lifter]

I think you are talking about the handle attached to the cable? I purposely chose plywood. It's really hard and that makes the handle slide easier. And, I left a little space so it moves around easily. Honestly, if I had a mig welder or stick, I'd have used metal. But, I think it turned out decent and it works great. My neighbor is very happy with it. His friends are impressed too. Yes, vaseline would work great there for lubrication. I hadn't thought of that.

Sent you a PM.....

[ocn2000]

I think your weight numbers are a little off (jk). Nice gripper. The Golds I used to work out at had one like that. I have not seen a commercial gym with one in about 15 years.

[STR8OUT]

really nice man!! I have some extra plates too so I may try something like this! It would fit easily into a corner too.