Heavy Handle I am lucky that I live close to an industrial surplus store that sells hardware $1 a pound (for all types of bolts, washers, pipe, etc.). I was able to make a Heavy Handle and a Rolling Thunder for less than $5. I started with a clamp...I think it is used to hold conduit and piping. I used 2 3/8" PVC pipe for the grips. I used the top part of the clamp for the heavy handle and the bottom for the Rolling Thunder:
much finger room, I had to offset the bolt. I used an old hollow dumbbell handle, pipe foam and a 2" pipe for the inside of the handle. I used some fuel line for the bolt to run through and used some extra set time epoxy to firm the handle up. I cut a small notch on each side of the handle to give it more strength. I used 3/4" PVC pipe and a hardened bolt for the plate pin. I used a short piece of 1 1/2" PVC pipe for the weight plate to rest on.: I painted the metal handle parts with Rust-Oleum's hammered paint: I am really happy with the result. It feels very sturdy: |
| HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP HEAVY HANDLE Author & Designer: Clay Johnson |
