My own builds...

**Josephbd** · 02-23-2015, 08:24 AM

Something I just built. It's an extreme curl bar. Works particularly well with preacher curls. Enjoy guys and train hard.
Joe

**dragon360** · 02-23-2015, 08:30 AM

Looks interesting to be sure. Love to see a photo of it in action.

**Josephbd** · 02-23-2015, 08:35 AM

Will do.
Here is just one more. It's a stainless steel low row handle that spreads outward.QUOTE=dragon360;1342051311]Looks interesting to be sure. Love to see a photo of it in action.[/QUOTE]

**dumb.bell** · 02-23-2015, 08:39 AM

both of those look very impressive!

**RestoringTally** · 02-23-2015, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by Josephbd

Something I just built. It's an extreme curl bar. Works particularly well with preacher curls. Enjoy guys and train hard.
Joe

Embedded for you:

Looks good. It reminds me of the Watson Gym Power Curl Bar.
http://watsongym.co.uk/product/power-curl-bar/

It also looks like an upside down Hercules forearm bar:
http://www.eiyc.com/hercules.htm

I am with dragon360. I would like to see it in use.

**RestoringTally** · 02-23-2015, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by Josephbd

Will do.
Here is just one more. It's a stainless steel low row handle that spreads outward.

Embedded pic for you:

Interesting. I like neutral grip attachments. I assume the handles spread apart so you can start narrow and end with a wider grip.

**Josephbd** · 02-23-2015, 08:59 AM

Yes,
I it's based on the same concept as Watsons but I changed the positioning as it worked more directly. Also I wanted to modernize it by redesigning the center shaft. As for the low row handles they are made to spread as you pull back. Has a nice feel to it. Thanks for embedding the images.
All the best,
Joe

**JB426** · 02-23-2015, 09:03 AM

Very nice job on those! Looks professional.

**Josephbd** · 02-23-2015, 09:14 AM

Here's just one more for now as I have to get back to work. It's a grip machine that mimics COC's. Starting weight can be zero and can go to 750lbs. Pad rotates left and right. Negative assist handles. Band attachments and plate storage. Enjoy gang and thanks for the positive replies.

**KENKONG** · 02-23-2015, 09:16 AM

Impressive work Joe

**bobbydigitaloa** · 02-23-2015, 09:18 AM

Very cool...looks like great work!

Edit: embedded for you above.

**ProtienandIron** · 02-23-2015, 09:23 AM

This is all very cool.

**Mech6** · 02-23-2015, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by Josephbd

Yes,
I it's based on the same concept as Watsons but I changed the positioning as it worked more directly. Also I wanted to modernize it by redesigning the center shaft. As for the low row handles they are made to spread as you pull back. Has a nice feel to it. Thanks for embedding the images.
All the best,
Joe

I actually have a request to make one of these soon. Did you feel the rotating handles would be unecessary? Sort of a discussion point, and not sure it's worth the extra. Same question with the 10deg angle on the original.

**Josephbd** · 02-23-2015, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by Mech6

I actually have a request to make one of these soon. Did you feel the rotating handles would be unecessary? Sort of a discussion point, and not sure it's worth the extra. Same question with the 10deg angle on the original.

Hi,
A pleasure to meet you. Your work is superb!. No, the rotating handles are not really worth the extra cost. The unit that we had measured almost 15 degrees and we felt that straight handles would be optimal. Pm me if you need measurements or anything else.
Joe

**swimmer32** · 02-23-2015, 10:27 AM

Good to see you posting Joe! For anyone interested, Joe build the pin adaptor that I reviewed awhile back:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1312946231

I've since purchased a second one from him. I can't tell you how useful these things are for those of us with weight stacks that are not heavy enough.

**lsu777** · 02-24-2015, 06:05 AM

that handle is bad ass. Joe do you take orders?

**Mech6** · 02-24-2015, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by Josephbd

Hi,
A pleasure to meet you. Your work is superb!. No, the rotating handles are not really worth the extra cost. The unit that we had measured almost 15 degrees and we felt that straight handles would be optimal. Pm me if you need measurements or anything else.
Joe

I just might. I am more interrested in the plastic/rubber donuts (if that's what they are) at the base of the loading pins. I've been using a hole cutter to make mine on the lathe, and it's messy to say the least. Haven't found a commercial alternative yet.

**Josephbd** · 02-24-2015, 11:22 AM

They are plastic and commercially available. Used in the avionics and defense industry mostly. PM me anytime.

**Josephbd** · 02-24-2015, 11:23 AM

Sure. Pm me if interested but I am quite backed up in the Que so my turn arounds are a little longer lately. QUOTE=lsu777;1342308191]that handle is bad ass. Joe do you take orders?[/QUOTE]

**Josephbd** · 02-24-2015, 11:25 AM

Some more odds and ends.
The weight stack plate holder pin.

**Josephbd** · 02-24-2015, 11:27 AM

Poor mans farmers with plate holder.

**Josephbd** · 02-24-2015, 11:30 AM

The wrist roller with nylon sleeves and adjustable for height and stroke. 2 inch knurled grips.

**Domicron** · 02-24-2015, 11:46 AM

when will you people start building stuff for me, dammit i give up on looking into these build threads...

**RestoringTally** · 02-24-2015, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Josephbd

Some more odds and ends.
The weight stack plate holder pin.

Embedded:

**RestoringTally** · 02-24-2015, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Josephbd

Poor mans farmers with plate holder.

Embedded:

Those sure are compact.

Is that an 18" I-beam?

It seems that the corners could be a hazard as you are walking. Have you though of cutting off or rounding the corners?

**RestoringTally** · 02-24-2015, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Josephbd

The wrist roller with nylon sleeves and adjustable for height and stroke. 2 inch knurled grips.

Embedded:

Ingenious. I like that wrist roller.

OK. You have more than 50 posts. You can start embedding your own pictures. Upload them as attachments like you have been, copy and paste the image link between img tags.

Code:

[img]***URL goes here***[/img]

**swimmer32** · 02-25-2015, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by RestoringTally

Embedded pic for you:

Interesting. I like neutral grip attachments. I assume the handles spread apart so you can start narrow and end with a wider grip.

Looks like this could be a great piece - how long is it? My only concern would be if it's too long then it could really limit your range of motion.

**Josephbd** · 02-26-2015, 11:36 AM

Hey,
Thanks for the embedding info.
Theses are actually 22's. This way the plates fit on them. They were loaded with 110 kilos of extra weight and they weigh 180 lbs unloaded. Hasn't been any issues with banging against your legs but I do appreciate the feed back about rounding the corners.
Joe

Originally Posted by RestoringTally

Embedded:

Those sure are compact.

Is that an 18" I-beam?

It seems that the corners could be a hazard as you are walking. Have you though of cutting off or rounding the corners?

**Josephbd** · 02-26-2015, 11:38 AM

Hey,
It's 16.5 inches long. The handles revolve. You can pull back quite wide. Hope your training is going well.
Joe

Originally Posted by swimmer32

Looks like this could be a great piece - how long is it? My only concern would be if it's too long then it could really limit your range of motion.

**Josephbd** · 02-26-2015, 11:47 AM

Here is a dip unit that I built 22 years ago with plate holder storage and band attachments. This was when bands were just coming into the market and I was experimenting with them. They have come a long way.[img]***
image.jpg (85.8 KB)***[/img]

Thread: My own builds...

Thread Tools

Search Thread

My own builds...

Similar Threads

Make My Own Protein Blend or No?

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions