Kettlebell handle for olympic plates?

**401Delta** · 09-12-2018, 06:21 PM

Just wondering if anyone has one that they would recommend.

I've seen a few that work with standard plates, but I have (10) ten lb olympic plates that I'm not using, so I thought I'd put them to use.

Best one I've found...

**keyboardworkout** · 09-12-2018, 06:37 PM

Google "Hungarian Core Blaster"

Here is mine

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...3&pagenumber=1

**401Delta** · 09-12-2018, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by keyboardworkout

Google "Hungarian Core Blaster"

Here is mine

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...3&pagenumber=1

That's stout as hell

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**SomeDudeAtHome** · 09-12-2018, 07:18 PM

https://www.titan.fitness/strength-e...ell-swing.html

Titan makes a nice one that has a handle you could do overhead carries with.

**401Delta** · 09-12-2018, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by SomeDudeAtHome

https://www.titan.fitness/strength-e...ell-swing.html

Titan makes a nice one that has a handle you could do overhead carries with.

I've been looking at something similar by MustardMetal called the Detonator...

Made in USA, tig welded extra wide handle @ $108 + $19.00 for shipping.

**Cleveland33** · 09-13-2018, 03:46 AM

Originally Posted by 401Delta

I've been looking at something similar by MustardMetal called the Detonator...

Made in USA, tig welded extra wide handle @ $108 + $19.00 for shipping.

That's pretty cool

**vhd16** · 09-13-2018, 04:56 AM

That is really nice. Are you going to get it ? I have been debating for couple of months between Kettle bells or some thing like this or just make a DIY Hungarian core blaster

I see that Sorinex does not get much love around here but below is their Hungarian core blaster

https://www.sorinex.com/product/sori...-core-blaster/

**lsi1** · 09-13-2018, 05:17 AM

I just got the Titan one yesterday. I'm pretty happy with it although its pretty big. shorter smaller people might find it hard to do swings with it because it's so big. It seems to be one of the newer Titan products with decent weld, powdercoat, and even came in a box that was not destroyed by fedex.

I used it this morning for swings as part of my deadlift workout and I like it with 1 drawback. I'm going to build some plywood or stall mat spacers so that the pin can be made to fit with a minimal gap between it and the plate to prevent the plates from flopping around so much. Either that or drill offset holes on the other 2 sides of the pin between the existing holes.

**rlundregan** · 09-13-2018, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by lsi1

I just got the Titan one yesterday. I'm pretty happy with it although its pretty big. shorter smaller people might find it hard to do swings with it because it's so big. It seems to be one of the newer Titan products with decent weld, powdercoat, and even came in a box that was not destroyed by fedex.

I used it this morning for swings as part of my deadlift workout and I like it with 1 drawback. I'm going to build some plywood or stall mat spacers so that the pin can be made to fit with a minimal gap between it and the plate to prevent the plates from flopping around so much. Either that or drill offset holes on the other 2 sides of the pin between the existing holes.

Heh....I just ordered this, although it hasn't arrived yet. I'm 5'9", hopefully it won't be too tall for me.

I would think that cutting one or two slices of PVC pipe would be the cheapest/easiest way to make a spacer for this thing.

**magicmatt** · 09-13-2018, 05:35 AM

Rogue power pin I think would work.

**lsi1** · 09-13-2018, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by rlundregan

Heh....I just ordered this, although it hasn't arrived yet. I'm 5'9", hopefully it won't be too tall for me.

I would think that cutting one or two slices of PVC pipe would be the cheapest/easiest way to make a spacer for this thing.

Your probably right I just had a couple stall mat scraps saying around and a hole saw so I was thinking free.

If it's too tall you can cut the loading pin down a bit.

**irongrandpa** · 09-13-2018, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by 401Delta

I've been looking at something similar by MustardMetal called the Detonator...

Made in USA, tig welded extra wide handle @ $108 + $19.00 for shipping.

Originally Posted by vhd16

That is really nice. Are you going to get it ? I have been debating for couple of months between Kettle bells or some thing like this or just make a DIY Hungarian core blaster

I see that Sorinex does not get much love around here but below is their Hungarian core blaster

https://www.sorinex.com/product/sori...-core-blaster/

I built one like the Sorinex example. it works great for swings, but a true kettle bell handle like that Detonator would be nice for other movements.

I've added 1" shaft collars on the handle to keep from having any sideways movement that could pinch my hand.

**401Delta** · 09-13-2018, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by irongrandpa

I built one like the Sorinex example. it works great for swings, but a true kettle bell handle like that Detonator would be nice for other movements.

I've added 1" shaft collars on the handle to keep from having any sideways movement that could pinch my hand.

I'm impressed...nice work.

I decided to go with the Detonator, just because of the extra wide kettlebell style handle. I also like the fact that it sits flush on the ground (similar to the way you built the bottom of yours) and uses a clamp to secure the plates. I just ordered their last one (I don't think they've sold many...I was order #127

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**supramax** · 09-13-2018, 07:24 AM

These are the only two I would consider, because hopefully, eventually, you'll discover how absolutely ****ing awesome one hand swings are.

**jamalfudge** · 09-13-2018, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by irongrandpa

I built one like the Sorinex example. it works great for swings, but a true kettle bell handle like that Detonator would be nice for other movements.

I've added 1" shaft collars on the handle to keep from having any sideways movement that could pinch my hand.

Nice. I had some standard plates laying around, made a kettle bell out of them with iron piping from the hardware store. The t handle is the only downside but good for heavy swings or rows.

**supramax** · 09-13-2018, 08:21 AM

This is what I started with:

This is what I have now:

**vhd16** · 09-13-2018, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by 401Delta

I'm impressed...nice work.

I decided to go with the Detonator, just because of the extra wide kettlebell style handle. I also like the fact that it sits flush on the ground (similar to the way you built the bottom of yours) and uses a clamp to secure the plates. I just ordered their last one (I don't think they've sold many...I was order #127

.

Nice and Damn.

Will wait on what you think.

Nice work as usual IGP. I have 7 to 8 pairs of 10's and around same number of 5's .

**supramax** · 09-13-2018, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by vhd16

Nice and Damn.

Will wait on what you think.

Nice work as usual IGP. I have 7 to 8 pairs of 10's and around same number of 5's .

The way I did it in my 'This is what I started with' pic, would work with OLY plates, too. Just buy a spinlock bar with collars for $8 and an extra set of collars at Walmart and cut off the molded handle.

**Cleveland33** · 09-13-2018, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by supramax

The way I did it in my 'This is what I started with' pic, would work with OLY plates, too. Just buy a spinlock bar with collars for $8 and an extra set of collars at Walmart and cut off the molded handle.

we'll get right on that

**supramax** · 09-13-2018, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Cleveland33

we'll get right on that

It's simple, inexpensive and strong and if you have Oly plates with spaces like these:

you might be able to pull off one handers.

**Cleveland33** · 09-13-2018, 10:41 AM

yea it will still be hard pass

**vhd16** · 09-13-2018, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by supramax

The way I did it in my 'This is what I started with' pic, would work with OLY plates, too. Just buy a spinlock bar with collars for $8 and an extra set of collars at Walmart and cut off the molded handle.

Good idea but i have become quiet lazy now a days to do any DIY work on equipment except for restoring York plates and bars. Not much left to restore even on those.

I did check on Detonator after 401delta post by trying to put in cart. It looks like it is available. Once i get home tonight will take some measurements and will probably pull the trigger . Need to decide short or long one. Leaning towards the short one. As long as short one can hold 6 to 7 , york 10's with the collar it should work. I do have enough/spare 25's but would prefer to use 10's.

Plus it will be easy for kids too to use the short one.

**supramax** · 09-13-2018, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by vhd16

Good idea but i have become quiet lazy now a days to do any DIY work on equipment except for restoring York plates and bars. Not much left to restore even on those.

I did check on Detonator after 401delta post by trying to put in cart. It looks like it is available. Once i get home tonight will take some measurements and will probably pull the trigger . Need to decide short or long one. Leaning towards the short one. As long as short one can hold 6 to 7 , york 10's with the collar it should work. I do have enough/spare 25's but would prefer to use 10's.

Plus it will be easy for kids too to use the short one.

Like I said, that was my first kettlebell. These

would work, too. With spinlock dumbbell bars, I've had them up to 130 lbs each. If I only had Oly plates, I'd go with the Detonator, too.

**sowilson** · 09-13-2018, 12:36 PM

You can try the Spud Heavyweight Kettlebell straps - handles up to 175lb

**supramax** · 09-13-2018, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by sowilson

You can try the Spud Heavyweight Kettlebell straps - handles up to 175lb

I was interested until I saw the price. $60 CAD for one. These

are $68 CAD

**CraigThoreson** · 09-13-2018, 03:42 PM

I have the KettleBud but for Standard Plates as I use my SpinLock on it. Works well, super well built, feels solid in hand and great for swings.

**Garage Rat** · 09-14-2018, 11:38 AM

Really only good for swings and maybe over head pressing KB style.
Other KB movements cleans,snatches and get ups require the KB to rest on the forearm and this devise may not be the best option.
Im not saying you can't but it may be more difficult to do the movement.
For swings i think it would work just fine.

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