Poorman's Rings - Page 7

Matthew Kloepfer · 05-16-2008, 09:09 PM

I just made my own rings using the oven and pvc. Worked great and real easy. I'll post pictures soon. Thanks!

Frederic Lavoie · 05-17-2008, 09:21 AM

I tried the PVC pipe on the oven yesterday. 13 minutes on 350'F with a really fine sand inside. Worked out great!

To anyone who got kinks and buckling, try a finer sand with no pebbles. The one reason I was hesitant to try this was because I didn't want to try it if it was gonna kink. Turns out it worked beautifully.

Here are some pictures.

Thanks everyone!

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_0057.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_0048.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_0055.jpg

Eddie Blanco · 06-05-2008, 08:03 AM

I made a set of pvc rings a few weeks ago for my garage gym. They kinked a little so i put some compound i had laying around and put some athletic tape over it. The athletic tape is getting really sticky/messy. Any suggestions on what other grip to use. I was thinking the grip for base ball bats but i think it might be too thick. Just might have to make another pair and hopefully they wont get any kinks.

Frederic, is that kind of pvc pipe stronger than the white (40)?

Skylar Cook · 06-06-2008, 08:33 AM

The hockey tape I used got nasty for a while (hands would stick to it, come off with black sticky crap all over them), but stopped after a while. Chalk also prevents it, but I didn't have any for the first few weeks that I had my old rings (no problem with the new ones and using chalk every time).

David Brown · 06-06-2008, 11:31 AM

Hey fredrick I am assuming those straps are adjustable? If so where can I get some?
Sorry I'm new to rings and am gathering supplies to make a pair.

Thanks

Skylar Cook · 06-06-2008, 12:19 PM

David

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40063
wfs

David Brown · 06-06-2008, 12:36 PM

Thanks.

Andres Gordo · 06-07-2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylar Cook

David

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40063
wfs

I recently bought the Xtreme Rings, I have one of the homemade rings from this thread, with these straps, I used the rings for 1 month if some one wants them I can sell you them with the straps and every thing for $5?

David Allison · 08-16-2008, 01:38 PM

Another success!

26" long 1" schedule 40 with a paint can. I used "Desert Sand" from the garden area at Home Depot for cheap fine grain.

Tim Hughes · 11-02-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Carter

Does anyone know if the "Compensation Pipe" can be found here in the US? I've googled it under that name and have been unable to find anything so far.

Have been looking also but I have had no luck. Anyone. This seems like the way to go for sure, wish I could find some.

05-16-2008, 09:09 PM	#61
Matthew Kloepfer Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake George New York Posts: 56	Re: Poorman's Rings I just made my own rings using the oven and pvc. Worked great and real easy. I'll post pictures soon. Thanks!

05-17-2008, 09:21 AM	#62
Frederic Lavoie Member Profile: Join Date: May 2008 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Posts: 11	Re: Poorman's Rings I tried the PVC pipe on the oven yesterday. 13 minutes on 350'F with a really fine sand inside. Worked out great! To anyone who got kinks and buckling, try a finer sand with no pebbles. The one reason I was hesitant to try this was because I didn't want to try it if it was gonna kink. Turns out it worked beautifully. Here are some pictures. Thanks everyone! http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_0057.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_0048.jpg http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/IMG_0055.jpg

06-05-2008, 08:03 AM	#63
Eddie Blanco Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: McKinney TX Posts: 32	Re: Poorman's Rings I made a set of pvc rings a few weeks ago for my garage gym. They kinked a little so i put some compound i had laying around and put some athletic tape over it. The athletic tape is getting really sticky/messy. Any suggestions on what other grip to use. I was thinking the grip for base ball bats but i think it might be too thick. Just might have to make another pair and hopefully they wont get any kinks. Frederic, is that kind of pvc pipe stronger than the white (40)?
	__________________ "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9)

06-06-2008, 08:33 AM	#64
Skylar Cook Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jupiter FL Posts: 839	Re: Poorman's Rings The hockey tape I used got nasty for a while (hands would stick to it, come off with black sticky crap all over them), but stopped after a while. Chalk also prevents it, but I didn't have any for the first few weeks that I had my old rings (no problem with the new ones and using chalk every time).
	__________________ "If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apologize." -Ali

06-06-2008, 11:31 AM	#65
David Brown Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brush Creek TN Posts: 23	Re: Poorman's Rings Hey fredrick I am assuming those straps are adjustable? If so where can I get some? Sorry I'm new to rings and am gathering supplies to make a pair. Thanks

06-06-2008, 12:19 PM	#66
Skylar Cook Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jupiter FL Posts: 839	Re: Poorman's Rings David http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40063 wfs
	__________________ "If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apologize." -Ali

06-06-2008, 12:36 PM	#67
David Brown Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brush Creek TN Posts: 23	Re: Poorman's Rings Thanks.

08-16-2008, 01:38 PM	#69
David Allison Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 1	Re: Poorman's Rings Another success! 26" long 1" schedule 40 with a paint can. I used "Desert Sand" from the garden area at Home Depot for cheap fine grain. Attached Thumbnails

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