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fiend
Jul 18, 2001, 3:30 AM
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Anyone have any experience making plastic holds? I'm in the process of adding a home wall and am thinking about making some. I have seen a few different methods but would like some other opinions as to tricks and tips.
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marcsv
Jul 18, 2001, 4:09 AM
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check this site out
http://www.cranc.com/holds.html
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compclimber
Jul 18, 2001, 1:24 PM
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If you just need holds ask the employees at a climbing wall if there are any broken holds they could give you, If you manage to aquire some holds a dremel tool will shape the rough edge's off.
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fiend
Jul 18, 2001, 4:04 PM
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I saw the cranc site and it was pretty good, still looking for other opinions though.
As for the local gym, I used to work there but had a falling out with the owner and am now persona non grata there.
Don't think I can get any surf stuff either.
If I don't find any better info then I'll try the Cranc method and let you know how it works. Probably won't be for a month or so yet.
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compclimber
Jul 18, 2001, 4:10 PM
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I forgot to tell you to check eBay there's always holds on there.
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kagunkie
Jul 18, 2001, 4:11 PM
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Ever concider using real rock? With a drill and some glue I think you could make some pretty good holds. (drill hole in rock, add glue, insert threaded rod, attach to plywood)
[ This Message was edited by: kagunkie on 2001-07-18 09:12 ]
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fiend
Jul 18, 2001, 4:38 PM
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Yeah, a friend has alot of those on his wall. I want to try to make small technical slopey holds that are tendon and skin friendly. I think plastic is the best medium for this. Plus I wouldn't mind making a little extra cash around here by selling holds to some locals with home wall.
Hell, I'd suck resin fumes all day rather than get a 'real' job.
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kagunkie
Jul 18, 2001, 4:46 PM
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Take the real job,that way youll have health insurance. A good thing for a climber to have Id say.
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rockhugger
Oct 31, 2002, 6:02 AM
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I used to make holds for a major company,PM me and I'll give you the info on molds n holds.comes with precise instructions on how to mix the catalyst for the polyester resin.
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alexinmilton
Oct 31, 2002, 6:16 AM
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If you've been searching like I have than you've probably come across this page:
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails/9640/
It gives some interesting ideas for making holds.
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