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exile
Dec 1, 2003, 7:02 AM
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Wood is the easiest material to make holds from. The problem is that they get slippery with sweat very quickly. Has anyone successfully overcome this problem? Would supergluing sand to them be effective?
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overlord
Dec 1, 2003, 2:43 PM
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probably. try it out.
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thinksinpictures
Dec 1, 2003, 2:51 PM
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Haven't done this myself, but I would suggest getting a good, slow-drying glue, painting it on the hold with a 1/2" to 1" brush, then dumping sand onto the hold until it's totally covered. You might even do two layers of glue/sand to ensure total coverage. Let us know how it turns out.
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edge
Dec 1, 2003, 2:59 PM
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Adding glue and sand to a wooden hold will make a surface exactly like sandpaper. Of course the size of the sand particles will have much to do with the properties, but really you will wear your shoes and fingertips out quickly with this method.
I have several holds made from a variety of hardwoods, and they are fine for feet or for hands if they have a positive edge for crimping or pinching. They may not be as grippy as manufactured holds, but they will also make you much stronger by using them, and isn't that what you are hoping for?
I also have used spruce/pine/fir framing lumber for making larger holds and slopers. The key is to texture them with a wire brush wheel chucked in a drill, which will remove the early wood layers and leave the latewood layers slightly higher, giving nice gripping qualities. When they do get a bit greasy, you can touch them up quickly with the wire brush.
But what do I know?
http://www.rockclimbing.com/photos.php?Action=Show&PhotoID=20607
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overlord
Dec 1, 2003, 3:18 PM
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nice wall, edge.
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thinksinpictures
Dec 1, 2003, 5:30 PM
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[sarcasm]Yeah, edge obviously has no idea what he's talking about.[/sarcasm]
Nice wall, dude.
Seriously, how do you get any work done? I'm sitting in an office right now and if I had something like that anywhere near me...
[drool]
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