Modifying my Kettlebells for Throwing

You have to be careful with a shovel handle as it's originally not meant for that type of torque. If it blows apart you could be looking at a possible injury. A piece of steel would be much better. (Mind you I don't know what your shovel handle looks like). However if it works, You go girl! haha

jsully wrote: you can buy a 28# wfd for approx $75 and a 56# wfd for approx $110 from Mike Landrich. Look up Landrich Power Systems, he's out of New York. Much safer than piecing together what you're talking about.

I'd use the kb as is before I'd monkey with it that much. Or use rope to prevent handle blowout or the smashing it'll take on impact.

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Nice Sheaf bag.  I made one out of a mech laundry bag stuffed with artifical rubber multch from, you got it, Home depot and then stuffed in a burlap bag.  The end is secured with a metal hose clamp for an auto parts store.  The shape sucks but i am still practicing with a 16 pound bag.  I really wish i could find a 24 or 28 lb stone.  I have 17, 20, and 34.  The 34 doesn't get much use.

Man, I have 3 kids that are a money drain.  My oldest start UT this fall whcih is costing me.  I have to count my pennies and find cheap ways to do things.  I competed in San Antoinio last weekend and had to bring my own bologna sandwiches and beer.  : )

No, But I use to have a dog named Moose and walking him was a terror.

Tom, I just bought a 6" R-Ring from Ironmind.  I was using a D-ring but it didn't feel right.  Thanks for the link.  --Jim

Marius wrote: Thanks for all the input. I really appreciate it.   Some good ideas here...just have to find some way to get my throws improving other than practicing at the games.   Hey, where do you live Mike? I read on a strongman site "in NY but on the PA border." Are you anywhere near Binghamton? I live in Cobleskill, so just over an hour away.

I just emailed a local welder to get a price on making me a 28 lb weight (actually 25.5 lbs as the O-Ring I bought from Ironmind is 2lbs and my chain is .5 lbs).  I'll let you guys and gals know the results.  My homemade hammer works great.  I JB welded the plates together so there isn't a shifting during the throw.  I made my sheaf out of a burplap sack with a laundry bag interliner filled with rubber multch from Home depot.  The shape isn't nice and rectangular but it weights 16 lbs and works just fine.  My fork is from a local harware store.  I used a dremel tool to cut the middle tine off and also sanded it tines smooth.  I am making my implements on the cheap.  They work jsut fine.   

Marius wrote: Oh, wow. That's almost not NY. :D   About six hours from me...shipping it is!