Just a couple comments:

I have built a wench and think it is absolutely great. I at first was skeptical b/c it kept slipping and didn't feel right, but after some adjustments and breaking it in a bit, the thing is amazing. I followed PirateSteves idea and used insoles instead of the grippers, and they work very well. I also have trimmed off a lot of the extra Velcor and my Wench is now only about 6-7 inches long (I was having troubling clamping it using a medium clamp)

First of all for all those who need parts you can find all of them at walmart if you use the insoles instead of the grippers

Velcro = Crafts

Clamp *3 pack of small, med, large*= Hardware (tricky to find at the one i went to, kinda hanging off to the side and not really part of the aisle so keep a lookout for them)

Nylon Strap = camping/hunting/fishing section

Insoles = pharmacy

**Btw, i did find beige colored grippers that were 1*2 at Target in the hardware area

I was able to put the whole thing together in less than 20 and after trying it and finding it a bit uncomfortable at first i manually tried breaking the Velcro in with my hands. I basically rolled it up, twisted it, bent it and everything else just to loosen it up a bit, and it worked pretty well and made it much more comfortable with my next use.

For those wondering about weight, the pirate took care of that saying that he can use up to 25lbs, i have done 15lbs and its worked comfortably for me




Red - what you made looks to be very cost efficient and uses items that are readily available. The only thing i see that wont work as well as the Wench is that from the pics it doesnt look like you have the side 'grippers' These i believe are important for those using more weight as the Captain had said somewhere it will take pressure off the dorsal nerves. But nice job nonetheless



Capt - EXCELLENT creation, I commend you. This is a great device. Been using it for 3 days now, and I can already tell I will get great gains. My penis is already exhausted
:p

Pirate - very nice ideas for the ADS and the insoles, you have taken this fantastic idea to a new level. I commend both pirates

Cheers to both of you:clank:
 
Xulf-
Thank you for the kind words. I hope you get what want.

I thought I would take the opportunity to highlight a few classic rules for everyone to keep in mind:

Respect:
you owe it to yourself to be extremely careful. Respect that what you are doing is unusual and your body knows it.

Be Alert:
Pay very close attention to what you are doing, how much you are doing, and for how long you are doing it. At all times!
Never exceed the 20 minute mark and always keep in physical touch with your unit.

Enough is Enough:
Obey your body. Listen when it tells you it has had enough. Your body does not lie.
Be willing to hang up the hanger and hang another day.

Pain Is Bad:
Pain is never, ever acceptable. Do not try to work through pain.
Other than a mild tugging sensation, you should be able to do a full set without being severely distracted by your weight.
The only acception to this is when stretching skin, and even then you should not feel the need to stop a set. If so, stop the set.

Time and Patience:
The only people who gain via hanging are the patient ones. All others quit, move on to other methods, or hurt themselves.

Time and Patience are the key to gains.


--Cap
 
Originally posted by CaptnHook Be willing to hang up the hanger and hang another day.

Hey Cap, isn't this a country song?:D
 
Man oh man DLD! You are like an encyclopedia when it comes to long forgotten country tunes.
I ain't heard that old heart tugger since me and Ma packed up the ol' pick up and left fer the big city!

Hang Another Day
(By Stretch Longhorn)

I have lived life like a rich man
I lived on a park bench
I tried every known device on earth
From a doorknob to a Wench

But when my gains get hard to get
I'm careful not to stray
I just hang up my old hanger
and hang another day....

*(chorus)
LMAOLMAO LMAO
 
Originally posted by CaptnHook
Man oh man DLD! You are like an encyclopedia when it comes to long forgotten country tunes.
I ain't heard that old heart tugger since me and Ma packed up the ol' pick up and left fer the big city!

Hang Another Day
(By Stretch Longhorn)

I have lived life like a rich man
I lived on a park bench
I tried every known device on earth
From a doorknob to a Wench

But when my gains get hard to get
I'm careful not to stray
I just hang up my old hanger
and hang another day....

*(chorus)
LMAOLMAO LMAO
LOL, you should audition for American Idol singing that tune hehe

Another bonus of the Wench is this: halfway through the set, pick up the weight, unclamp and for about 15-20s repeatedly squeeze the head till it goes back to normal colour. This might prevent tissue death/numbness. That would probably be too hard to do with other hangers...
 
Then you should probably show him this forum valerie, so that he can begin doing some of the exercises.
 
Yeah Valerie .... take a peek over to the picture proof section and GLARE at the size of the monsters LOL, ya boy can have meat that we prepare here at this butchers shop LOL .... pork sausages and salami are common here.
 
When you said the stick back to back you mean stick the sticky sides together?
 
Shism,

Yes. You will notice that you can peel the plastic strip from the back of both male and female bands to expose the sticky (glue) adhesive. Marry these two surfaces together, essentially creating one solid band of Velcro with opposite male/female sides.

Be careful: That stuff is very sticky.

It is really important to accurately match these two strips when sticking them together. For some, it might require more than one try - but you should have enough Velcro to make a mistake and start over.

-Cap
 
Wow, this is the holy grail of stretchers. I had hell finding most of the parts for this device today. Can someone specify what the grippers are actually for, and what isle they would be found in? Also same for the clamps, I must have clamps.

You guys rule, ACESHIGH
 
Ace-
The intended purpose of the Waxman Grippers is to provide a non-skid buffer between heavy furniture and hardwood floors. They are made of a very firm rubber and have a nice mild texture on one side.
I and others have consistently found them at Lowe's Hardware stores in the hardware section (nuts, bolts, screws, etc).
Others have found them at Walmart. Save yourself time and print the "supplies" pic and take it along to show sales help. They'll know what it is.

The clamps have been found at Walmart, Lowe's, and HomeDepot. If that doesn't pan out, check into the company homepage - you can buy them there or they may direct you to where else you might find them. Also, do a search here on the forum. A lot of guys use them for other purposes, so I'm sure their must be a link somewhere here at MoS:
http://cableclamp.com/

--Cap
 
Thank you very much for you reply. I found grippers, and constructed a wench today. I must say it is everything it is made out to be, to me it is the holy grail of home made hangers. I need the clamps for more than just this too, like the others. I thinK I will have better luck tommarow.

You truely have helped out this man.
 
I agree that this looks like a great device. I was toying around with a similar design using those stretchy velcro straps that hold my ski's together. The idea about gluing the velcro back to back is great.

BTW wouldn't a better name be CApt'ns WINCH? LOL - "To the winch wench!"
 
Ace-
Thank you much. Your feedback is valuable, so anything you can say - pro or con - will be welcome.
I hope you get something out of it.


LZ-
I had a bunch of names floating through my warped brain but the Wench stuck.
A lot of people mistake the name for the Captns Wrench - which always gives me a good laugh.

Thanks for the kind words.
--Cap
 
Captn,

there was a mention of a manual for the wench. i don't see it anywhere though. was it ever completed and posted? thanks.

fiddler
 
ok I decided to be adventurous, and pick up the materials I need to make the Captain's Wench. I got everything except the grippers. Home Depot doesn't have them. Neither does Ace Hardware, or Walmart.

Is there a subsitute I can use. If not I will just see if I can order it from Lowe's website.

I can't wait to start using this Wench ;)
I am picking up extra material to make more than one. I heard DLD doesn't even have one of these. So I will make one for him.

Hey Cap did you ever create the stretcher's thread to show different types of stretches you can do?

I would be curious to see that, and any feedback from people who have used the Wench.
 
This is really cool. I've been thinking about an easy way to hang and this seems perfect. Even if i'm not hanging I can use it for an easy way of manual stretching. Work sucks right now so whenever I have time off i'm gonna go pick up the supplies. I'll keep posting on the success
 
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