Dip attachment compatbile with Hammer Strength HDPR8 rack?

[a7stringkilla]

By "Juggernaut version", do you mean mine? If so, if your fabricator needs any info in it, shoot me a PM or Facebook message and Ill help you guys out however I can.

[GoinGrey]

Ive had trouble finding an attachment for my Atlantis rack so I decided to build my own. I spent the last couple weeks building it in my spare time and finally got it done today. Needs some cleaning and a finish, but I love it already. It is way overbuilt.

Nice work!

[ugmoe2000]

Well done!
Tom at West Cary Barbell is receptive to making these up for us however he won't be able to get to them until early March. We were throwing around ideas of doing ones that attach to each post so you don't have to worry about hitting your head on the post if you're leaning way into them.

These are some other handles he has built like this...


We would have two angled handles so you can move in and out to get the desired width for whatever you're doing.






This one has straight handles.




This pair has both straight and angled handles which is a design he doesn't recommend. It does provide a good example of his powdercoated finish though.

Not sure what the price will be yet, and I'm sure that will depend on how many people are interested.

[a7stringkilla]

Those are nice bars! I actually was thinking of making that style, only with telescoping tubing to get anyones desired width. But once I started drawing them up I started thinking that I would have to build two sections that drop into the rack. And since Ive never even made or attempted to make one, I figured I wouldnt push my luck and keep it a little more simple. The one I made turned out great though, it even fits better than the hooks that go to the rack! As far as hitting my face on the upright, I made sure I was far enough away to never come close to it no matter what angle I dip at. Heres a vid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUOK8...ature=youtu.be

[ugmoe2000]

Those are nice bars! I actually was thinking of making that style, only with telescoping tubing to get anyones desired width. But once I started drawing them up I started thinking that I would have to build two sections that drop into the rack. And since Ive never even made or attempted to make one, I figured I wouldnt push my luck and keep it a little more simple. The one I made turned out great though, it even fits better than the hooks that go to the rack! As far as hitting my face on the upright, I made sure I was far enough away to never come close to it no matter what angle I dip at. Heres a vid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUOK8...ature=youtu.be

Your bars are SICK for your first construction of this type!

[a7stringkilla]

Got my Dip Attachment painted. I used some appliance enamel on the main part and on the bars and rear handle, I used some Plastidip spray.

[ugmoe2000]

Got my Dip Attachment painted. I used some appliance enamel on the main part and on the bars and rear handle, I used some Plastidip spray.

Lookin good man, I'll have to look into that plastidip spray--- I've never heard of it before but it looks solid!

[Jhawk Fitness]

Damn that looks good, what rack is that?

[a7stringkilla]

Its an Atlantis C-109.

[slimneverdies]

I see this one locally for $125. It says its for a 3'' wide and 2-3'' deep uprights. Looks good to me...

[ugmoe2000]

I see this one locally for $125. It says its for a 3'' wide and 2-3'' deep uprights. Looks good to me...

Unless you were modifying that piece heavily I'm not sure it would be able to fit the OHDPR8 rack. There are no holes through the center of these upgrades, much like the Atlantis rack there are these sort of gun rack catches that hold the safety bars.

[DamonB82]

Plus those short handles look booty....

[beefyron]

how about these?

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/0145.html

[ugmoe2000]

how about these?

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/0145.html

There are no holes through the center of the uprights.
This is a picture of the rack we're talking about.

[beefyron]

ohhhhh. sweet rack. good luck!

There are no holes through the center of the uprights.
This is a picture of the rack we're talking about.

[a7stringkilla]

Yo OP, If thats the rack you have, Ill trade you my rack with the dip attachment for you rack without an attachment (BOOOOO)! Sound good? SAY YES!!!

[Jhawk Fitness]

Yo OP, If thats the rack you have, Ill trade you my rack with the dip attachment for you rack without an attachment (BOOOOO)! Sound good? SAY YES!!!

Hahaha they're already very similar.

[ugmoe2000]

I finally got my new Hammer Strength rack setup and am ready to start pursuing this again if there's any interest. I'm going to reach out to WestCaryBarbell again and see what comes back.

[Therul]

I finally got my new Hammer Strength rack setup and am ready to start pursuing this again if there's any interest. I'm going to reach out to WestCaryBarbell again and see what comes back.

If I didn't have a dip station, I would pursue having a local machine shop weld a curved handle on each Hammer Strength bar catch facing the rear of the rack as to not interfere with the bar (hook) which faces the front. For dipping, the bar catches would be placed on the rack's left and right front uprights which would in turn position the dip handle on each bar catch facing the outside front of the rack. Similar to Legend's but with the handle facing the opposite direction. Have you given any thought to this? I mentioned a local machine shop because if you went this route that would save the expense and hassle of shipping the heavy bar catches let alone the return shipping with the handles welded on.
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