IROC-Z Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 What is the preferred method for filing a gripper? Is it best to file a little bit off each handle, or do most people just file one of the handles? I hope this doesn't sound like a dumb question, but I've never filed one down before - and I would hate to ruin a perfectly good gripper. Also, I'm looking for some advice on which gripper to file. I have closed a #3 on a few occassions, but I cannot close it on a consistent basis. Should I file a #2 or a #2.5? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerHouse Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) I think most people file one handle and it is typically the non dogleg handle. I double filed my trainer because I don't really have a use for it so I am going to modify it as much as possible to make it a little bit harder. I would file the #2.5 a little bit. And nice job on the #3 close, it's taking me forever!! Edited March 9, 2008 by PowerHouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAGrip87 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I personally only file one side, the side I wrap my fingers around. If you can close your #2.5 every time you do a gripper workout then that is the one you should file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IROC-Z Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 Thanks for the advice guys. I am going to go ahead and file a little bit off the non-dogleg side of my #2.5. Hopefully that will help me conquer the #3. Sometimes I feel like the #3 is laughing at me!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 i agree with u guys-) i filed my #2 in both sides, i want to do it look pretty:-) if i were u ... i would file your #2.5 (start with 1 mm each side and go up if necessary). do it very slow because its very easy to file to much:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae_yogi Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Is it true that if you file both handles you end up pinching the palm between the handles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlstrass Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I prefer to file only one side, the one the fingers wrap around. I was getting aroiund 15 reps with my #1.5 and filed off about 1/4" and now I can get around 5-7, so it can make a big difference. How many reps are you getting with the #2 and #2.5? I'd use that to determine which one, or file both. If you prefer doing singles then keep filing a little off at a time. If you can rep the #2 easily then take a bigger chunk off and keep using it for lower reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPGoodfellow Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Is it true that if you file both handles you end up pinching the palm between the handles? I pinch my hand in the handles all the damn time! Filed or not. HAHA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IROC-Z Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 I prefer to file only one side, the one the fingers wrap around. I was getting aroiund 15 reps with my #1.5 and filed off about 1/4" and now I can get around 5-7, so it can make a big difference. How many reps are you getting with the #2 and #2.5? I'd use that to determine which one, or file both. If you prefer doing singles then keep filing a little off at a time. If you can rep the #2 easily then take a bigger chunk off and keep using it for lower reps. I've been doing multiple sets of 3 reps with the #2.5. I think I'm just going to file a little bit off the #2.5 to begin with and see how that goes. Maybe in a few weeks I'll be ready to take off a little bit more. Right now, I will do whatever it takes to become consistent with the #3. I'm getting sick of having that #3 kick my arse all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 IRON: i know what do u mean about being sick about your hard #3! :-) if i were u i would take off more mm in order to do 1 rep only (work with overcrush)instead of 3 reps:-) good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IROC-Z Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 IRON: i know what do u mean about being sick about your hard #3! :-)if i were u i would take off more mm in order to do 1 rep only (work with overcrush)instead of 3 reps:-) good luck! Thanks for the advice Hugo. I may just give that a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I filed both handles on my HG250 to strengthen my overcrush more. You have to see where the handles touch, look closely, file it down so that this area is farther back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coombsfh Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I took a large section out of an hg100 and hg250 with a friend's band saw, worked a treat, and much much faster. Just don't squeeze straight off as they get warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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