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[D. Bergin]

That's a pretty bad-ass setup. I know from being 52 myself, splitting wood in the woods, lugging said firewoood up our hill, and having one too many whoopsies...that the "support gear" is the most important aspect of all that equipment.

[jiw98]

Ben, that is a really neat log. What is the weight without any additional weights add to it? Good luck with your goal. 300# press is a nice accomplishment.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by jiw98

Ben, that is a really neat log. What is the weight without any additional weights add to it? Good luck with your goal. 300# press is a nice accomplishment.

When I first screwed it together it weighted 185 pounds because it was really wet green treated 4X4s. Then after it dried out and I added the rope it weighed 128 pounds. The brackets for adding plates weigh 12 pounds so it now weights 140 pounds before adding plates. So far I have only had one heavy day and I added 30 pounds and done 13 total repetitions. Should do better this Saturday.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by bnorth

When I first screwed it together it weighted 185 pounds because it was really wet green treated 4X4s. Then after it dried out and I added the rope it weighed 128 pounds. The brackets for adding plates weigh 12 pounds so it now weights 140 pounds before adding plates. So far I have only had one heavy day and I added 30 pounds and done 13 total repetitions. Should do better this Saturday.

Wow fantastic

Keep it up. We will exercise vicariously thru you