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Bolt Bending Compilation

by Scott Bird | November 20, 2008

You know that intense feeling of satisfaction that comes with your first bolt bend? So do Brian's client. Nice one. Continue reading »»

Reverse Bending Instructional Video

by Scott Bird | November 11, 2008

Adam explains (and demonstrates) the Reverse style of unbraced bending. Nice one. Continue reading »»

5/16'' 0-1 Drillrod Medley

by Scott Bird | September 13, 2008

Ready for a bit of drillrod bending? Here's Fox (Jeremiah) working through (part I, part III) 6 x 5/16" rods. Nice one. Continue reading »»

Scroll

by Scott Bird | July 14, 2008

Scrollwork. Yes, Mighty Joe's been here. Continue reading »»

Mighty Joe Musselwhite

by Scott Bird | July 13, 2008

Gripboard regulars may already be familiar with the name 'Mighty Joe Musselwhite' - here he is in action. Good stuff. Continue reading »»

Bending Compilation

by Scott Bird | July 8, 2008

Dave in action. Good stuff. Continue reading »»

John Pritikin Spoke

by Scott Bird | June 25, 2008

Old-time Strongman Jon Spoke in action. Good stuff. Continue reading »»

• Straight to 'S' in 48 Seconds | 14 Jun 2008
• 20 Red Nails in 15 Mins | 12 Jun 2008
• Hand-cuffs, duct tape and oven mitts | 31 May 2008
• 3/8" x 6" Steel Bolt | 24 May 2008
• Advanced Nail Wrapping | 19 May 2008
• Going Red | 4 May 2008
• Dennis Rogers Destroying Wrench (with tissue wraps) | 17 Apr 2008
• #5 Draft Horse Shoe | 15 Apr 2008
• FBBC 5.5 Stainless Square Bend | 14 Apr 2008
• High-speed Scrolling | 9 Apr 2008
• Yellow Nail Bend | 3 Apr 2008
• 12" FBBC Spike Bend | 29 Mar 2008
• Bending a G5 at arms' length | 17 Mar 2008
• Snapping a wrench | 28 Jan 2008
• Pretzel Scroll | 22 Jan 2008
• Looking for leather bending wraps? | 6 Jan 2008
• Gator Grip Bending Compilation | 10 Dec 2007
• Wrench bending | 5 Dec 2007
• Bending the Blue Nail | 29 Nov 2007
• Bending wraps | 26 Jul 2007
• Braced bending videos | 22 Jul 2007
• Flat bar bending | 16 Jul 2007
• Diesel Crew ebook : Bending | 26 Feb 2007

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• Rock the Kitchen: How to Plan for Diet Success
• 10 Challenging Bodyweight Exercises
• The Art of Working Out Alone
• A journey from alcoholic to weightlifter
• Buying Your First Kettlebell
• Get Motivated: Inspiring Transformations

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