I would like to make some metal bars for weight lifting. I need them to not bend and be able to hold up to like 5-6hundred pounds. like 1in diameter any help?
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09-10-2008, 06:53 PM #1
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what metal?
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09-10-2008, 08:01 PM #2
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Why waste time building something that is so cheap to buy?
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09-10-2008, 08:28 PM #3
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Have made 2 this year for the firemen in training in the city. Used 2" T.G.P. or turned,ground & polished grade 1045 same as used in a hydraulic ram without the chrome. Was 7 ft. long & knurled in the lathe with a diamond pattern to give hands a place to grip.
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09-10-2008, 09:03 PM #4
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I agree you can buy some of them cheap but i am looking to make odd ball bars like saftey squat bar and a football bar they run like 200 or more.
How did you like them with the 2in dia the hole way? would be great for grip work
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09-10-2008, 07:32 PM #5
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thanks any idea of a close price per foot?
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