Homemade gym equipment

[Iron_Clad]

Hello all,

I'm a fabricator based in central Maryland, and i've recently got into building gym equipment like the prowler and push-up spikes.

I was looking for new equipment to build for a better price than typically offered and I figured these forums would be the best place to start. I'm looking for ideas, not commitments, so if you've ever had an idea on a new product or to modify an existing one, I'de love to hear it.... Thanks in advance! Also, I cannot respond to Pms until my post count hits 7, please e-mail me at ironcladfabrication@gmail.com if you'de like personal feedback.

When I get home, I will add a photo of a prowler I made with mods. It's uncoated, but was later zinc primed and then coated the frame silver and posts/skids gloss black.

[Iron_Clad]

Here are a few photos, original sled and a modified, both raw and then coated.

[TurningGreen]

This looks pretty BA. Can we get some "in use" shots...That would be awesome

[Iron_Clad]

I have a short video on my phone, but I can't upload from it...i'll email it and upload it when I get home.

[Iron_Clad]

I can't upload the video for some reason, I'll see if I can't get anyone to send me an action shot in the future.

Here is a picture of the push-up spikes not coated.

[Steelwolf]

This is nice work

[TurningGreen]

I would love to put your creations through the ringer, they look beasty

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[Iron_Clad]

Thanks steel!

Where do you live TG?

[TurningGreen]

Thanks steel!

Where do you live TG?

Originally from Western NY, but currently in the Raleigh area of NC

[Iron_Clad]

I could probably do one of those "if it fits, it ships" boxes of the push-up spikes.

I'de have to check on the shiiping for the sled though. I'll have them texture coated within a few days, and I could post a picture tonight of the larger size 1 5/8" vs smaller 1"

[TurningGreen]

That would be outstanding. Definitely let me know on some pricing, and if I can get them to NC I will do photoshoot for your creations and post them up. Im a high school art teacher on summer vacation so I have plenty of time on my hands...it'll give me something creative to do as well.

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[Iron_Clad]

Here is a side by side shot of the 1 5/8" and 1" Push-Up Spikes.

I'm going to have these coated in a textured black, similiar to the bedliner called Line-X for extra grip.

TG, I'll try and get you a price quote within the next week including shipping. Thanks man!

[TurningGreen]

These look great, I'll be looking forward to it.

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[Mrodz]

Subbed to see more pics if you end up doing more things, beautiful work.

[Iron_Clad]

I'm making a traditional drag sled this afternoon, and i'm working on creating a mock ab wheel. Once I get the mock together i'll put out money for something more appealing to the eye. I'll be doing a yoke and some sort of farmers walk bars in the future.

I'm working on getting photos so I can create a site as well. I'm talking 6-12 months out though.

[Eizbear]

Wow, really good looking equipment! Wish I had your skills cause I could seriously use some of that !!

Subbed!

[Iron_Clad]

Wow, really good looking equipment! Wish I had your skills cause I could seriously use some of that !! Subbed!

I could always ship...i've sold the prowlers for less than half of what elitefts has...

[TurningGreen]

I could always ship...i've sold the prowlers for less than half of what elitefts has...

Any ideas on pricing and shipping to NC yet?

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[Iron_Clad]

Any ideas on pricing and shipping to NC yet?

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The PO is on my ttd list this afternoon, right after I get pricing on an ab workout machine i'm putting together

[Iron_Clad]

More work!

a standard sized dragging sled and a olympic(plate) sized sled.

These are the first two i've done, I'm not exactly thrilled with them but I guess they are practical. I'm going to keep researching different brands and options other drag sleds have and re-do the plan before I finalize anything.