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[Domicron]

Not yet.

i won't be surprised when everyone waiting on their stuff get's emails about a delay while he works on a "new development"

[AttyGuy]

Not yet.

So we may see something in 2017 if there's enough interest....

[Mech6]

i won't be surprised when everyone waiting on their stuff get's emails about a delay while he works on a "new development"

So we may see something in 2017 if there's enough interest....

Send over that j-cup model to assist in R&D.

[vhd16]

RC version of the teardrop monolift. Very similar except main tube is centered (because RC has offset spacing on each side) and pins are bigger.




NM: this isn't yours, but it will be identical (brackets are already done). I'm just waiting on your arms which are going to powder coat with all your other red parts.

Hopefully, we will get to see pics of my monolift soon as well.

[Domicron]

Send over that j-cup model to assist in R&D.

getting some idea about the pegs?

[AttyGuy]

Pegs, Dom?

[Mech6]

Hopefully, we will get to see pics of my monolift soon as well.

It'll be in next batch of custom ones. Few weeks.
I did have an epiphany however. I'll be able to sleeve the 1" pin with steel and let you remove it easily. So you'll be happy. I'm going to tap the end of the 1" pin and use screw+1-1/4" OD washer to hold it in. Remove screw, sleeve slides off. I'll bore the sleeve on lathe so it's slide fit over the powder coat. Should work fine.

[Deep-Voiced-One]

Thanks for the comparison, I have some j cups and a post landmine holder coming from mech in red to match my rogue monolift.

Haven't been on the boards in a while, what is that focused piece on the last pic? (looks like some kind of rolling pull up bar for the top of the rack by day and a deluxe ground ab wheel by night).

[vhd16]

It'll be in next batch of custom ones. Few weeks.
I did have an epiphany however. I'll be able to sleeve the 1" pin with steel and let you remove it easily. So you'll be happy. I'm going to tap the end of the 1" pin and use screw+1-1/4" OD washer to hold it in. Remove screw, sleeve slides off. I'll bore the sleeve on lathe so it's slide fit over the powder coat. Should work fine.

Wonderful.. It only gets better as time goes by.

[lukepeter]

You do good work Mech, busy enough to build your own NC plasma yet?

[CliveWarren]

Haven't been on the boards in a while, what is that focused piece on the last pic? (looks like some kind of rolling pull up bar for the top of the rack by day and a deluxe ground ab wheel by night).

Glute Ham Roller. There's an entire thread. You place your heels on it and do kind of an ab rollout but in reverse (supine?).

[Mech6]

Glute Ham Roller. There's an entire thread. You place your heels on it and do kind of an ab rollout but in reverse (supine?).

Haven't been on the boards in a while, what is that focused piece on the last pic? (looks like some kind of rolling pull up bar for the top of the rack by day and a deluxe ground ab wheel by night).

This. Also works good as an ab wheel.
Only adding that if you want one, hurry, I'm quickly running out and will not be making more.

[LittleHouse]

Mech, have you fabricated something along the lines of a Rogue Dog Sled 1.2? $265 seems a little steep, but what do I know....

[Mech6]

Mech, have you fabricated something along the lines of a Rogue Dog Sled 1.2? $265 seems a little steep, but what do I know....

Yes, like 2 years ago. Only made 2.

[alexthaman]

I own one of mech's dog sleds. 265$ for Rogue's one is okay. It is a really nice piece lf equipment for outside cardio. I have used mine the first summer, but over here in Canada, the weather is not that great for this. Since i have my assault air bike i do my hiit on this instead. But i think i will use the dog sled more often this summer, i kind of miss every people on my street looking at me as if i came from space

[C123C]

Yes, like 2 years ago. Only made 2.

Whenever I hear this I think...you and Alex. Sometimes I wish I lived in Montreal so you could make 3 of the one offs and I'd have a functional trainer!

Fabulous city BTW - one of my favorites in North America. I also grew up in West Palm Beach, FL and the Expos were my Spring Training home team! I'll likely be up there in the next 6-9 months and if you are around maybe we can grab a beer/bite/lift whatever.

[LittleHouse]

Thanks Alex and Mech. Looking into something along the lines of a prowler or sled to get some cardio in.

[1651Naismith]

Well, kinda like high-school when you had the hot date on Friday night...she's beautiful, she's the desire of every boy in school, but you're just not gonna "fully experience" her just yet.

Mech's mono and j-cup arrived today, but only box 1 or 2 (USPS managed to get them separated, ugh).



Fit and finish is top-notch on both the mono and the j-cup. I was very pleased to see that the mono will adjust to the right height for squats without needing to relocate the plate storage at the top of the uprights. Quick and easy to adjust using the keyholes.

That said, no lube, 60-grit or shop towels just yet. Will have to wait for box #2 arrives...

[chadsalt]

Well, kinda like high-school when you had the hot date on Friday night...she's beautiful, she's the desire of every boy in school, but you're just not gonna "fully experience" her just yet.

Mech's mono and j-cup arrived today, but only box 1 or 2 (USPS managed to get them separated, ugh).



Fit and finish is top-notch on both the mono and the j-cup. I was very pleased to see that the mono will adjust to the right height for squats without needing to relocate the plate storage at the top of the uprights. Quick and easy to adjust using the keyholes.

That said, no lube, 60-grit or shop towels just yet. Will have to wait for box #2 arrives...

It sure looks lonely.

[Nebamartinez]

Well, kinda like high-school when you had the hot date on Friday night...she's beautiful, she's the desire of every boy in school, but you're just not gonna "fully experience" her just yet.

Mech's mono and j-cup arrived today, but only box 1 or 2 (USPS managed to get them separated, ugh).



Fit and finish is top-notch on both the mono and the j-cup. I was very pleased to see that the mono will adjust to the right height for squats without needing to relocate the plate storage at the top of the uprights. Quick and easy to adjust using the keyholes.

That said, no lube, 60-grit or shop towels just yet. Will have to wait for box #2 arrives...

Just damn sexy 🤤

[1651Naismith]

It sure looks lonely.

Yeah, I just wish I could fix that by accelerating delivery of box #2 by clicking on the USPS tracking status every 15 mins.

[Domicron]

Looks awesome. Nice that the keyholes give you more versatility in terms of height without needing to adjust a pin.

[Mech6]

Last call



In about 2 weeks I'm going to be making a batch of monolifts (a few sizes), which will most likely be my last. After my break, if it ends, I'd want to move into new things. I think I've pretty much saturated this forum and I have no interest/time in going "wider". So anyways, if you're on the fence, they won't last forever. But in order to stock these (anyone who's gotten one will tell you the boxes are big), I need to clear out the last of the gh rollers. Both colours. So I'll give it a bit then I'm shooting them onto ebay (they'll be more expensive with all the nonsense) or canadian craigslist.

[urbanlifter]

Last call



In about 2 weeks I'm going to be making a batch of monolifts (a few sizes), which will most likely be my last. After my break, if it ends, I'd want to move into new things.

So you are saying I need to hurry up and place my order for pair of Pendlay drop in safeties (32"), with custom handles on the inner sides within the next couple weeks?

[Mech6]

So you are saying I need to hurry up and place my order for pair of Pendlay drop in safeties (32"), with custom handles on the inner sides within the next couple weeks?

If you're serious, that would be when I start up again. Right now it's just getting rid of everything I have parts for, except for a few custom monolifts.

[urbanlifter]

Cool, there is time then for safeties! I didn't know if working on 'new things' even included Fitness equipment and rack accessories anymore, or if you were developing your own line of assault vehicles for the Government Haha.

Edit: I'm also kicking around the idea of a future cable crossover attachment for the rack, similar to the Bodycraft F430 that I had before. Something plate loaded, that could be bolted to the uprights and only swing out a couple more feet from the rack. Would make for a nice 'New' project, maybe something all the Rogue owners out there would be interested in if they don't have space for a functional trainer.

[swimmer32]

Edit: I'm also kicking around the idea of a future cable crossover attachment for the rack, similar to the Bodycraft F430 that I had before. Something plate loaded, that could be bolted to the uprights and only swing out a couple more feet from the rack. Would make for a nice 'New' project, maybe something all the Rogue owners out there would be interested in if they don't have space for a functional trainer.

The crossover attachment to my rack (NYBB) has kept me from upgrading to a better rack for a couple years. I use the crossover multiple times per week, and it barely takes up any additional room. Would love for someone (hint hint) to create a crossover that could attach to other racks.

[urbanlifter]

^^^ Exactly! The crossover was what I liked most about the F430. Not only did it give the rack more stability, but it also saved me a TON of space. Think about this for the Rogue owners, with the wider foot print and additional weight and stability, would you still need to bolt it down from there? Kill two birds with one stone

[OGLuc1f3r]

Something like this? Though you'd have to get it converted to a stack.

amazon.com/Valor-Fitness-BD-CC2-5-Crossover-Attachment/dp/B01LOX287Y/ref=sr_1_3?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1485191071&sr=1-3&keywords=cable+crossover+machine

[urbanlifter]

Something like that, only they only make 2" and 2.5" attachments and I'm not looking to buy anything 'Valor' to attach to my rack. Now if in the future Mech came up with a good 3x3 plate loaded option I would be highly interested. Stack I'm sure would drive the price up considerably, and I kinda liked the plate loaded because it gives you extra storage.