EricMilfeld Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I still havent figured out how to set the grippers yet Everything I do is a no-set. Is this a strength or technique issue? If you require a deep set, a strong pinch is an asset. I push the lower handle of the gripper into my palm with my left thumb to hold the handle in place. I then fully bend my left forefinger and use its second segment to push down on the very end of the gripper, while I wiggle my right fingers into position around the handle. This technique allows me to get the deep set I like with my #3, with no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmmicklabs Posted October 10, 2003 Author Share Posted October 10, 2003 Eric, Thank you for the advice. I tried your technique but it did not work for me. I could not even close the trainer after I got it set If someone wants to email me a video of how to "set" a gripper it would be much appreciated. My email addy is tmmicklabs@mwgl.org btw...My hands are quite short compared to most of the guys on this board. 7.5 inches from the wristline to the tip of my middle finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 My hands are also 7.5 and I use a differnt technique than most on this board. I put my middle finger of my left hand through the spring and try and almost cheat close the gripper (sometimes I even brace my left hand against my left leg) . I focus on setting my pinkie in the proper position at the end of the gripper. I am going to try eric's method when I get home but so far I have never been able to get a good set by squeezing the bottom of the gripper with my other hand like most do here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Way to go !!!!! Now the next trick will be to get consistent with it. Your perservence is Noteworthy!!!! Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE HALEY RILEY CLOE Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 Job well done!!! I am as impressed with your dedication as with the actual feat! It feels good to knock off a new gripper, now set your sites on the next target and slam it shut! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 If someone wants to email me a video of how to "set" a gripper it would be much appreciated. There are plenty of gripper setting techniques in the movie forum. You need to find what will work for you, by the way. For me, I set the gripper differently depending on which hand is setting and which is closing. Eric is right, a good pinch will help you out on this IMO. -Jedd- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 About how much do these collars cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 collars are found at http://www.fractionalplates.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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