My recent builds

[urbanlifter]

What is the purpose of the fat pad again? I understand the benefit of having a wide pad, but I prefer a firm padding that doesn't really compress. So what is the benefit of having something 4" thick?

[lsi1]

I've been wondering this for a while... Their sales would increase like 10 fold if they could make this a standard thickness that you could just swap with any flat bench. I'm no equipment designer/engineer, so who knows if that's even possible, but it SEEMS like it could be done..

at first they didn't because it was just selling. Now they don't because they will allow you to pay them more to custom cut down their own bench down to height. Maybe someday when sales of the thicker pad dry up they will come out with the fat pad 2.0 thin.

[lsi1]

What is the purpose of the fat pad again? I understand the benefit of having a wide pad, but I prefer a firm padding that doesn't really compress. So what is the benefit of having something 4" thick?

Its not a ton more padding than is on a regular bench they use 2 layers of 3/4 plywood instead of 1 then a pretty dense padding so there is not nearly as much compression as you might think.

[cwcmac]

Its not a ton more padding than is on a regular bench they use 2 layers of 3/4 plywood instead of 1 then a pretty dense padding so there is not nearly as much compression as you might think.

Anyone have any idea if two is needed for any reason?

[Synthetickiller]

Yes I understand that

So what's the question then? lol

I've been wondering this for a while... Their sales would increase like 10 fold if they could make this a standard thickness that you could just swap with any flat bench. I'm no equipment designer/engineer, so who knows if that's even possible, but it SEEMS like it could be done..

This.
My bench has little tabs/wings that stick out that support the bench. Longer tabs would support a wider bench pad, killing the the need for 2 layers of plywood.

What is the purpose of the fat pad again? I understand the benefit of having a wide pad, but I prefer a firm padding that doesn't really compress. So what is the benefit of having something 4" thick?

Width wise, shoulder stability.
Thickness wise, overcoming engineering issues of benches meant to support 10" to 12" pads via 2 layers of plywood. Not sure about the rest.

Its not a ton more padding than is on a regular bench they use 2 layers of 3/4 plywood instead of 1 then a pretty dense padding so there is not nearly as much compression as you might think.

My Rae Crowther pad is almost like using soft plywood, lol. If it was 12", it would be a great bench.
The fat pad seems like a great idea on paper, but it's not compatible with anything. It really wasn't thought through. Unless you need a bench, using this pad on an existing one turns a basic upgrade into a project. I'm curious how many pads Rogue actually sells.

[Cleveland33]

at first they didn't because it was just selling. Now they don't because they will allow you to pay them more to custom cut down their own bench down to height. Maybe someday when sales of the thicker pad dry up they will come out with the fat pad 2.0 thin.

Rogue doesn't make the Fat Pad it's been out a lot longer than they have been selling it.

There is a reason for the thickness too. Thompson has talked about it, but I didn't pay much attention as it didn't apply to me.

[urbanlifter]

Its not a ton more padding than is on a regular bench they use 2 layers of 3/4 plywood instead of 1 then a pretty dense padding so there is not nearly as much compression as you might think.

Gotcha. So the only real benefit is the added 2.5" width over what I have now, then prevention for a few hypothetical injuries.

I have heard they are comfy, but it kinda sounds like the Swiss barbell of padding TBH

[C123C]

2 words: Leg Drive.

Amen...I hear people benching with 20"+ benches and saying it doesn't matter. I'm 6'3" and have plenty long legs...it's night and day. My Monster bench and FatPad sat idle, outside of resting my butt, for 6+ months for this reason. Enter Mech's custom bench frame...I use it all the time. That said my Rogue Adjustable is just fine and the 12" pad is great too...this is pretty much my incline/seated and dedicated dumbbell bench now. I've always thought Rogue doesn't get enough credit for the pads...really rock solid stuff, good dimensions, material and well made. I actually miss my Rogue pad on the Reverse Hyper.

[chadsalt]

What is the purpose of the fat pad again?

To go on a Mech6 frame.....so we can discuss Mech6 recent builds in this thread.

[lsi1]

Gotcha. So the only real benefit is the added 2.5" width over what I have now, then prevention for a few hypothetical injuries.

I have heard they are comfy, but it kinda sounds like the Swiss barbell of padding TBH

your probably right but to those of us with a history of shoulder troubles it feels good to bench on and thats worth the extra cash.

My history of shoulder issues kept me mostly avoiding the bench press so maybe I'm not setting up correctly but I feel perfectly comfortable on the bench and the added height doesn't bother me a bit. I actually prefer it.

Of course my experience with regular pad width/height tended to be big box store weight benches or adjustable benches so a good quality bench of a standard width/height could be just as good.

[Cleveland33]

Gotcha. So the only real benefit is the added 2.5" width over what I have now, then prevention for a few hypothetical injuries.

I have heard they are comfy, but it kinda sounds like the Swiss barbell of padding TBH

Did some reading, apparently the thicker softer foam let's you "sink in" to the pad and helps create a more stable base.

[Mech6]

As has been said, fat pad is 1.5" of plywood and 3" of foam. How thick is the regular rogue pad? 2.5" overall? So 3/4" plywood, 1-3/4" foam?
The double plywood is most likely because of the extra overhang on the sides. Seeing as bench pressing is nearing 1100 lbs, it's probably safer to have it doubled.

[Mech6]

Sorinex now has adjustable monster arms (up/down along upright with a pin). They've appeared in a few videos but now they've named them on instagram (with photos). How long before rogue copies? Taking bets.

[cwcmac]

Sorinex now has adjustable monster arms (up/down along upright with a pin). They've appeared in a few videos but now they've named them on instagram (with photos). How long before rogue copies? Taking bets.

Sorinex now, Rogue in 4 months, Titan will have theirs out after the New Year

[TASOSCHATZ]

Three boxes that travelled to USA and then with LTL to europe, after a few months they finally arrived.
Attention to safe packaging, everything numbered since it would land first to empirefitnessequipment and then continue. A huge amount o buble wrap, the recycling container filled up.

[TASOSCHATZ]

Pro quality items, know I do understand what all the hype is about, photos do not do justice. Also excellent communication service and assistance since I had to manage items fron canada to a used fitness equipment warehouse and then to a port etc etc europe, customs... Again the best aspect is that there are people you are happy to deal with, others not. Mech6 is one of the good ones by far. http://imgur.com/a/dhe7s
I also am the proud owner of the last indexable chin up bars and one of the last monolift pairs he made, unique i guess in greece, lol.

[cwcmac]

Whenever I see this thread bumped I think it's Mech saying he's back to building custom things and I get all happy. Then I'm let down when I see that's not the case.

Congrats Taso on the great equipment

[vhd16]

Whenever I see this thread bumped I think it's Mech saying he's back to building custom things and I get all happy. Then I'm let down when I see that's not the case.

Congrats Taso on the great equipment

+1. On spread.

[TASOSCHATZ]

Thanks guys, a purchase that did worth the time I had to wait for.

[weisgarb]

Three boxes that travelled to USA and then with LTL to europe, after a few months they finally arrived.
Attention to safe packaging, everything numbered since it would land first to empirefitnessequipment and then continue. A huge amount o buble wrap, the recycling container filled up.

Looks good, but . . . do you really want to include a close-up picture of Mech's address?

[urbanlifter]

Looks good, but . . . do you really want to include a close-up picture of Mech's address?

[TASOSCHATZ]

Looks good, but . . . do you really want to include a close-up picture of Mech's address?

First of all apologies to Mech6, I guess I wasn't thinking.
Also many thanks to Bozz for moderating.

[djslik916]

Has any other manufacturer come out with a rack mounted reverse hyper with the ability to be attached to a separate stand alone frame like Mech's yet? I didn't think I needed/wanted a reverse hyper until my back started getting sore recently. I don't have much room for a floor standing one at the moment.

I've tried contacting BWTG for custom builds in the past but he just referred me to beast metals in CA due to shipping costs from NY.

[vhd16]

Has any other manufacturer come out with a rack mounted reverse hyper with the ability to be attached to a separate stand alone frame like Mech's yet? I didn't think I needed/wanted a reverse hyper until my back started getting sore recently. I don't have much room for a floor standing one at the moment.

I've tried contacting BWTG for custom builds in the past but he just referred me to beast metals in CA due to shipping costs from NY.

DJS,

Did you post pics of your gym yet? I remember your thread on RM-6 during last BF with quiet few Mech's accessories.

[djslik916]

I did a while back, but let me get updated pics today and some thoughts after using it for a while.

[vhd16]

I did a while back, but let me get updated pics today and some thoughts after using it for a while.

That would be helpful.

[Mech6]

Has any other manufacturer come out with a rack mounted reverse hyper with the ability to be attached to a separate stand alone frame like Mech's yet? I didn't think I needed/wanted a reverse hyper until my back started getting sore recently. I don't have much room for a floor standing one at the moment.

I've tried contacting BWTG for custom builds in the past but he just referred me to beast metals in CA due to shipping costs from NY.

Have you ever tried out a RH? It's hit or miss how people say it helps their back issues. In some cases it makes it worse

[C123C]

Has any other manufacturer come out with a rack mounted reverse hyper with the ability to be attached to a separate stand alone frame like Mech's yet? I didn't think I needed/wanted a reverse hyper until my back started getting sore recently. I don't have much room for a floor standing one at the moment.

I've tried contacting BWTG for custom builds in the past but he just referred me to beast metals in CA due to shipping costs from NY.

To Mech's point above - trying a RH means using one for a while and seeing the effect on your back. The route I went was the Rogue RH-2...cheapest model available at the time and still quality. if you can spare enough room even temporarily, you'll determine if it's helpful to you. Rogue has strong resale so you'll be able to get rid of it in the event it doesn't work OR works so well you want one as a permanent addition to your gym. At that point you might get someone to fabricate you brackets for it (Mech if he gets into that again or other) and just toss the legs.

Personally, I'll never be without one now. It's an item that will be pried from my cold dead hands.

[slickid88]

Rack (2x3) is 36", storage (2x2) adds 18". So 54" + a few inches for foot plates. I have a welded version of that rack to build next, so should get another photo in here soon.

Can you please pm me. Looking for a mono attachment! Thanks

[Mech6]

Can you please pm me. Looking for a mono attachment! Thanks

Don't have any left.