GatorGrip Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I snuck out of the house without my Fiance noticing and bent this piece of steel rib injury and all. Yall all are bending so much tough stuff this ain't much but it is my best effort at the moment! Off Center a bit but crushed DO nonetheless. This bend will go on my string of nails, bolts and bars I have bent since starting back at the beginning! (Thanks again Ben) Anyway the poor pic is just to show yall the ole Gator is still trying to get back to being a bender. lol My rib was healing then I went and helped a lady move her furniture from a storage facility and re-injured it this time the part closest to my spine. This cracked rib, torn muscle or cartilage is a pain in the ass. If I cough to hard or sneeze it hurts like a mutha! I am trying to heal and get back to more bending as most of this was done in well under a month until bronchitis set in and the cracked rib thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankD Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I snuck out of the house without my Fiance noticing and bent this piece of steel rib injury and all. Yall all are bending so much tough stuff this ain't much but it is my best effort at the moment! Off Center a bit but crushed DO nonetheless. This bend will go on my string of nails, bolts and bars I have bent since starting back at the beginning! (Thanks again Ben) Anyway the poor pic is just to show yall the ole Gator is still trying to get back to being a bender. lol My rib was healing then I went and helped a lady move her furniture from a storage facility and re-injured it this time the part closest to my spine. This cracked rib, torn muscle or cartilage is a pain in the ass. If I cough to hard or sneeze it hurts like a mutha! I am trying to heal and get back to more bending as most of this was done in well under a month until bronchitis set in and the cracked rib thing. Cool pics Gator! I hope your rib injury heals soon. Those are a bugger to get rid of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks for the motivating words Frank, my goal is to get back to bending Insane Bastards and getting that cert from my past out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Good going there Gator!!! You've bent a lot of steel my friend! Stay with it. Your goals are within reach with consitency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 I slipped out a little earlier this evening and bent another 7", 6" CRS and a 7"x5/16" G2 Bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 That string of nails is about the coolest thing I've ever seen. Great bends Gator! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 After the motivating words of today for my earlier bend I felt like trying some more so again nothing special but I took a pic of the 7"x5/16" CRS ---- 6"x5/16" CRS ---- 7"x5/16" Grade 2 Bolt Thanks Again Guys For All The Kick Ass Compliments -- It amps me up to do more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks for the motivating comments it drives me onward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I snuck out of the house without my Fiance noticing and bent this piece of steel rib injury and all. Yall all are bending so much tough stuff this ain't much but it is my best effort at the moment! Off Center a bit but crushed DO nonetheless. This bend will go on my string of nails, bolts and bars I have bent since starting back at the beginning! (Thanks again Ben) Anyway the poor pic is just to show yall the ole Gator is still trying to get back to being a bender. lol My rib was healing then I went and helped a lady move her furniture from a storage facility and re-injured it this time the part closest to my spine. This cracked rib, torn muscle or cartilage is a pain in the ass. If I cough to hard or sneeze it hurts like a mutha! I am trying to heal and get back to more bending as most of this was done in well under a month until bronchitis set in and the cracked rib thing. Tres cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 I couldn't resist the steel long so after I tore off 3 rolls of duct tape I bent these 3 little bends back to back. I was feeling weak because I hadn't had but a few cups of coffee today but hope the video works of the Red, I also did a 375 and 410 DR just prior to videoing this. I wore my python shirt and the skull bandanna you sent Ben for a laugh. Where's my Harley now to go with my new head rag? Dedicated to Ben and my fellow warriors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaz Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Nice video. I like the shirt too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Great video Kel! So glad to see you back in the steel destruction business buddy. Glad you liked the 30lbs of steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawel r Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 :mosher :mosher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Long time no see for me Pawel r thanks for your motivating message. I am trying to get back into the swing of bending again after a 3 year layoff. I appreciate all the support I get from you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfk20 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 That was a very strong bend!And Fast! Great Job Gator! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Thanks Pete the Gator still has a little left in the tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 I forgot how much yield strength a Red Nail has so if any body can let me know I would appreciate it. I have some drill rod that Ben sent me, I suspect is easier than the red but I need confirmation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard santos Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Awesome Bend ....Fast and Solid.Looked to Easy Cut it Down.Looked like Your Old Self Bending GAtor Style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Thanks Rick for the motivating comments, I am trying to get back into it! An old gator will lay as still as a log then burst into action, Gotcha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Hey Gator. Pobly don't remember me I havn't been around in years but I always loved reading your posts cause you were always so positive and wanting to motivate everyone. I see you certed with a mag bastard that is sick, dude. I hope your injury heals fast and you come back strong. Oh and congrats on the forthcoming marriage, Sir. Just remember it's her special day. Don't have too many glasses of champagne and start bending things Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Good to see you back at it. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Great to see you both on the board helps me remember the good old days. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Bent my first pieces of Drill Rod in IMPs today. I was a leather (suede) man from the beginning but there has been a recent upsurge in going with IMPs to bend the bars. I have to admit this makes it much tougher but if I am ever going to cert on the Red Nail then this is the route I must take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Still stoked about my earlier success with the Ironmind Wraps I tried a Red but it just wouldn't budge so I grabbed another 410 pound drill rod and warped it down to 1 1/8" gap spacing! Yall are right this IM pad bending is addicting, now I need something to bridge the gap between the 410 DR and the IM Red nail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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