I have a good weight for a hammer, but I can not find any sch. 80 pvc with either a threaded end or a bell end. Are there any nationwide stores that would most likely carry either of these items? I've checked our local Lowes, and it was a scratch.
Schedule 40 PVC (gray electrical conduit) will work just fine. A ten foot length should cost no more than $2 a length so buy several. The do break from time to time.
Use the flared end to hold the weight places in place.
I've felt the sch. 40, and am just concerned that it's 'too flimsy'. But, now that I think about it, when centrical force is applied, it won't matter how hard or soft a pipe is, at least it's worth an experiment or two.
Reading this just answered every single question and curiosity I ever had about the different events. Thank you to Yaish for starting this and everyone that contributed.
Here in Nor Cal, essentially all our hammers have sched 40 handles in competition. There might still be one or two with rattan handles on the truck, but I kind of doubt it.
What Alan said about balance is definitely true. Watch this video of the 56 lb WFD throwing my friend to the ground. That's right, the weight throws him, not the other way around.
He actually hit the ground so hard he hit the trig with his arm, and made a nearly 12 inch cut on his arm. He has a nice scar from it.
Colin, thanks for fixing the vids, and I think it was Highland Tide who stuck this post. Thanks guys.
It'll be a little bit, but I'll add how I made my training implements sometime next week.
Last edited by Colin; 20th September 07 at 08:34 AM.
Reason: fixed video code
Originally Posted by Yaish
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