Vintage Iron Thread

[Northernmoris]

Anyone here have any Dan Lurie globes?

[Sboarder1964]

I've used a press before, I do NOT recommend it as it leaves a mark on the handle.

Straightening bent handles:

While there is still some visible bend in the handle, most of the time the worst bend is actually at the ends. Ideally you straighten both, but you get the most bang for your buck by straightening the heads. What I do that works very well and does not damage the bells is attempt to push the heads back apart on the side where they are closest to each other, by wedging lumber between them.

Straigthening the Heads
1. flip the dumbbell over so the bent side is down
2. Place as many 2x4s between the heads as will fit; sometimes you'll need a half sliver (or piece of plywood)
3. Drive the 2x4s all the way to the handle by tapping them in with a sledgehammer. Because the roundhead shape, the further you push those 2x4s in, the more the heads spread apart.
4. Take the wood out, and start over adding a new piece of wood to accommodate for the larger spread. Repeat this process as many times as needed.

If the handle still needs to be corrected, you can do the following

1. Stack 2-3 pieces of 2x4 next to each other on the ground
2. "Drop" the dumbbell such that the bend of the handle strikes the 2x4s

I say drop, but I usually "follow" the weight until it strikes the wood to keep it level. I hold the dumbbell with straps/webbing instead of holding it by the heads.

Using lumber like this is a very safe way to remedy your handles. Any time you do metal on metal, you put dents on your dumbbell, and you risk snapping the handle at the head (I've seen it happen). You might have to go through several pieces of 2x4 in the process, but your DBs will remain unharmed.

FYI, remember that USA stamped dumbbells have a thicker handle. They are harder to bend, but also harder to straighten.

[matrix563]

All my usas were bent but the pres were not

[RestoringTally]

I've used a press before, I do NOT recommend it as it leaves a mark on the handle.

Straightening bent handles:

While there is still some visible bend in the handle, most of the time the worst bend is actually at the ends. Ideally you straighten both, but you get the most bang for your buck by straightening the heads. What I do that works very well and does not damage the bells is attempt to push the heads back apart on the side where they are closest to each other, by wedging lumber between them.

Straigthening the Heads
1. flip the dumbbell over so the bent side is down
2. Place as many 2x4s between the heads as will fit; sometimes you'll need a half sliver (or piece of plywood)
3. Drive the 2x4s all the way to the handle by tapping them in with a sledgehammer. Because the roundhead shape, the further you push those 2x4s in, the more the heads spread apart.
4. Take the wood out, and start over adding a new piece of wood to accommodate for the larger spread. Repeat this process as many times as needed.

If the handle still needs to be corrected, you can do the following

1. Stack 2-3 pieces of 2x4 next to each other on the ground
2. "Drop" the dumbbell such that the bend of the handle strikes the 2x4s

I say drop, but I usually "follow" the weight until it strikes the wood to keep it level. I hold the dumbbell with straps/webbing instead of holding it by the heads.

Using lumber like this is a very safe way to remedy your handles. Any time you do metal on metal, you put dents on your dumbbell, and you risk snapping the handle at the head (I've seen it happen). You might have to go through several pieces of 2x4 in the process, but your DBs will remain unharmed.

FYI, remember that USA stamped dumbbells have a thicker handle. They are harder to bend, but also harder to straighten.

I will have to try this on my heavier Roundheads. I have some bent 65 and 75s that need to be straightened. They are too heavy to use the technique I described above.

[BulkMore]

All my usas were bent but the pres were not

Soaking them in gloss black spray paint isnt going to straighten them.

[matrix563]

Soaking them in gloss black spray paint isnt going to straighten them.

What was your reasoning that paint can straighten a dumbbell?

I find some of these techniques highly questionable. Ive personally had someone straighten my 85s in a manual shop press, didnt look hard. I went out and bought one for myself for 20 or 25 bucks.

[BulkMore]

So who bought the 4 deep dish yorks that were listed the other day on marketplace in york, pa? Came with a full set/bar and rack. Was listed for $650. Of course we all know it sold for much more than that.

[urbanlifter]

Did someone say vintage weights? Do Paramount plates count? LOL

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Paramount-B...sAAOSwSyBfVTLR

[matrix563]

Did someone say vintage weights? Do Paramount plates count? LOL

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Paramount-B...sAAOSwSyBfVTLR

Originally at 270 lol

[SomeIronBoy]

Did someone say vintage weights? Do Paramount plates count? LOL

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Paramount-B...sAAOSwSyBfVTLR

Ehhhh, my Jacksons are cooler LUL

[urbanlifter]

Ehhhh, my Jacksons are cooler LUL

No pics on the internet of Arnold/Franco lifting Jackson's, wouldn't buy those for $1lb. But Paramount has some nostalgia....

[Northernmoris]

Blasphemy

[matrix563]

No pics on the internet of Arnold/Franco lifting Jackson's, wouldn't buy those for $1lb. But Paramount has some nostalgia....

😂 lol

[urbanlifter]

To be fair I wouldn't pay much for anything vintage these days, it was a short lived hobby. Maybe when my lifting slows down I'll buy some to decorate the walls, but I'm still eyeballing new equipment so it's better spent in other places. Would be neat to have a pair of Paramount plates on the wall next to Columbo deadlifting though.

[matrix563]

So who bought the 4 deep dish yorks that were listed the other day on marketplace in york, pa? Came with a full set/bar and rack. Was listed for $650. Of course we all know it sold for much more than that.

https://www.********.com/marketplace...9405122382252/

Keep bulking i mean sulking 💁🏻‍♂️

[Northernmoris]

https://www.********.com/marketplace...9405122382252/

Keep bulking i mean sulking ������������‍♂️

This makes no sense. ������������‍♂️

[matrix563]

This makes no sense. ������������‍♂️

Well you arent a 5th dimensional being 💁🏻‍♂️

[rlundregan]

https://www.********.com/marketplace...9405122382252/

Keep bulking i mean sulking ������������‍♂️

Amey, your pic in your avatar looks a little different from the one in your FB profile!

[matrix563]

Amey, your pic in your avatar looks a little different from the one in your FB profile!

well i have a van in my profile pic. you are right i don't look like a van

[urbanlifter]

you are right i don't look like a van

What kind of van you rocking? Windows or no windows?

[matrix563]

What kind of van you rocking? Windows or no windows?

None lol. Its more a pic dedicated to van life. One day i will kit out a box truck and live in that. When i get enough money ill buy some land, build a 40x60 metal building with a small portion for a living space and rest for gym and just enjoy myself

[BulkMore]

None lol. Its more a pic dedicated to van life. One day i will kit out a box truck and live in that. When i get enough money ill buy some land, build a 40x60 metal building with a small portion for a living space and rest for gym and just enjoy myself

That will be quite an upgrade from your shed.

[urbanlifter]

None lol. Its more a pic dedicated to van life. One day i will kit out a box truck and live in that. When i get enough money ill buy some land, build a 40x60 metal building with a small portion for a living space and rest for gym and just enjoy myself

I'm a fan of those 'Tiny Home' shows, it's not a terrible idea. Buy 60-80 acres of cheap land somewhere and have a tiny home you could move around the property. I'd love to build one some day, but the wife likes her space LOL.

[Duplicitous]

Anyone recognize these? They look pretty generic, but they're Olympic, milled and have the same finish as a pair of deep dish Yorks.

[Northernmoris]

Anyone recognize these? They look pretty generic, but they're Olympic, milled and have the same finish as a pair of deep dish Yorks.

York 25s

[Duplicitous]

York 25s

Thanks for confirming. A guy on eBay had them listed as such, but I take everything on eBay with a grain of salt.

[POTA]

Anyone here have any Dan Lurie globes?

I have an extensive set of regular Dan Lurie dumbbells including original racks. I don't recall there being globes other than perhaps some 2.5 pounders I think.

[matrix563]

I have an extensive set of regular Dan Lurie dumbbells including original racks. I don't recall there being globes other than perhaps some 2.5 pounders I think.

They made them from 5 to 100. I saw a pic of a old ad for them. Not sure if all sizes were globes but it appears so

[Greybird2]

I have an extensive set of regular Dan Lurie dumbbells including original racks. I don't recall there being globes other than perhaps some 2.5 pounders I think.

Can You give a little history on that Zuvers? Really nice gym you have there..

[Zip07012]

I have a set of Dan Lurie dumbbells like in the picture. Are they from one of his gyms or were they sold to the public ? They are made with small plates with welded end caps like in the picture.