Wanted : Old Springs from chest expander

[brumstar123]

Hi, bit of a weird one, but does anyone have an old chest exerciser/expander in their garage? You know the ones, where if you over egg them they pinch your arms and chest like buggery!

I'm, constructing a pole lathe, but my better half doesnt want me taking up the whole garden with the pole setup, so im gonna go for a vertical spring set up instead.

Let me know if you've got one and i'll pay you the packaging costs via paypal

Hope someone can help

 

[g4ghb]

can't help you with springs but a chap I know uses bungi straps.... the things with hooks either end for attaching items to car roof racks etc

might be another avenue to try...

 

[mr dazzler]

It would be far easier to use bungee rope (from luggage strap's), or use a bike inner tube......

 

[fred gordon]

My father had a set of these. One day while using them the hair on his chest got stuck in the springs! OOOOUCH!!!!! Threw them out next day.:yikes:

 

[stooboy]

the new in thing is resistance bands and might fit the bill perfectly. alternatively check your local gumtree these things come up for sale often.

 

[Eric_Methven]

You may find the springs too snappy for a pole lathe. You really need a smooth action as would be the case with a springy pole. Bungee is the best alternative, or an archery bow suspended above the lathe with the cord hooked onto the string. If you do go with the springs, be prepared for the racket. On the upstroke, the spring will snap closed with a thwack - completely spoils the peace and harmony you get when using a pole lathe IMO.

Eric

 

[maddave]

If you bolt an upright to either side and stretch a bungee between them, then take your "drive cord" from that to your treadle, that will work. look at the pic below and imagine a horizontal bungee at the top (gives you the idea)

 

[Tengu]

Ill have a look see

You will be suprised at the junk I have

 

[helixpteron]

It may need some Faberge Brut too...

 

[mr dazzler]

the other important thing to remember is that you need your lathe spring to be adjustable to get varying degrees of tension. you need more torque to turn bowls for example. With bungee or inner tube this is quick and easy. LOL I wouldnt like to be stood near your lathe if the springs broke off theirmounting and were flailing about in mid air.....

 

[brumstar123]

cheers fir the responses guys, ill look into using the bungee idea, ill post up some pics when it's complete. On easter break at the mo so i've got alot of time on my handsokenest: