Homeade Ab Iron

Hello all. ... Ive just started to make my own Ab iron. I got A piece of aluminum bar that is 3/4 X 3/4 in dia, and around twelve inches long. I put about A five degree bend in one of the ends. I was curiouse if any of you have made one,and have any tips for the pry end.. Should I just gring it down? I understand there cant be any sharp edges so I have rounded them all down...I will post pic latter...I also know that it would be cheeper to buy one but thats no fun!...Andy

Yo, Andy Bro.  There are specific regs (in the DFG booklet) for dimensions - I think 3/4" may be too narrow.  You should check it out.  I don't want you gettin' popped at GS3!

Eric     

Most homemade ab irons are made from leaf springs.
DEFINITELY check the DFG regs for dimensions.

Just happen to have the reg book in front of me

...Abalone irons must be less the 36 inches long, straight or with a curve having a radius of not less then 18 inches, and must not be less then 3/4 inch wide not less then 1/16 inch thick. All edges must be rounded and free of sharp edges. 

Hi Andy.
          If you do grind on aluminum, DO NOT use a bench grinder. The aluminum will build up in the wheel and act as a wedge and frag the wheel, which is spinning at 2000-3000 rpm. I saw a guy having reconstruction surgery on most of his face from a grinding wheel accident.    Not to be a downer just a little tip. Cant wait to see the pics.

Domenic

Just happen to have the reg book in front of me

...Abalone irons must be less the 36 inches long, straight or with a curve having a radius of not less then 18 inches, and must not be less then 3/4 inch wide not less then 1/16 inch thick. All edges must be rounded and free of sharp edges. 

Shit Eric looks like I may be  in good shape....

3/4 of an inch wide....what kind of pinners are you looking to pry with that thing 

Shut up, Art - I wanna get him on video bending that puppy on a Shelter Cove pot-roast!   

JK, Andy - I totally respect the fact that you're making your own iron.  I wanted to warn you that I've bent some 1.5" wide aluminum irons on big abs in the past, but I didn't want to burst your creative bubble.  Well, Art handled that little nastyness!   

Bring your custom job, Bro.  If you bend it I've got a replacement for you to have.   

Back in the "old day" when I was rock picking for Ab, I made some Alum Ab bars varies from 12" to 24" in length (1.5" wide and 1/4" thick with one end taper to 1/16" in complying with the regulation) and they seem to work fine but never pop a 10"+ ab with it so dunno if they will bend or not for a big Ab 

I was just sayin....... 

I love it when you know who you can pitch shit to on this site.   

Hopefully we'll meet in person this year so I can validate it and amp it up a notch or three.   

I really appreciate the honesty here......... ....Yeah you guys are _icks! JK. What the hell do I know im A newbie! ...Andy

Dude - I can't wait to see your homemade ab iron!  If it's the bomb you may have another enterprise on your hands.   

Made mine about 20 yrs ago, still using it, started with 1" flat bar 1/4" thick, filed "not ground" a taper into it stopped at 1/16", bent to exactly an 18" radius,  it's cold steel which means it has a full protective coating of rust. I've "lost" it twice spent allot of time to find it, so I painted it bright yellow. it's ugly but effective, never approached a 10 with it, maybe a bit short for that, still hope to find out some day. It's been fondled by many a warden over the years with out a problem. pics later, I'm at work right now,

"fondled by many a warden"  hehe, I like that.     That's the kind of ab iron I know very well from knowing people with such treasures.  Hold onto that thing, Dale, and let me get it on video.  I'm sure it'll pull a 10 just fine.