So, I HIT THE JACKPOT!!

**DJSTARER** · 11-17-2006, 06:31 AM

I was snooping around the basement of my townhome complex where I live, and behold, in the deepest darkest part of the cellar, i found a bench, weider brand olympic bar and matching plates (4X45s, 2X35s, 2X10s 2X5s). The bench even has a high pully connection for lat work! It is in okay shape (the barbell is in great shape).

So besides the simple rant of excitment that I will be taking it off the hands of the landlord (it hasn't been touched for over 5 years), I need to know how to best clean the rust of the equipment.

At last, I'll be able to train at home, with bands!

**Ikaika** · 11-17-2006, 06:36 AM

score! finding stuff like that is fun, but when it is in good enough shape to actually be useful its 100 times better.

have fun with the bands and your new free stuff!

**madman911** · 11-17-2006, 01:25 PM

Sand off as much of the loose rust as possible, if you have a Dremel or other rotary tool, you could use a grinding wheel attachment. Then spray paint the whole deal with Rustoleum... several good coats. You'll be set. I know someone who did this and it worked great.

**DJSTARER** · 11-17-2006, 04:21 PM

great idea madma. Thanks for the response

Boomer718 · 11-17-2006, 04:43 PM

Actually I just repainted all my old York Olympic plates and solid dumbbells with Rustoleum flat black and they look as good as new. Good luck with your find of old iron.

navarone · 11-17-2006, 04:55 PM

congrats on your find, Its awsome when good luck strikes like that!

11-17-2006, 06:31 AM	#1
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,142 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 116	So, I HIT THE JACKPOT!! I was snooping around the basement of my townhome complex where I live, and behold, in the deepest darkest part of the cellar, i found a bench, weider brand olympic bar and matching plates (4X45s, 2X35s, 2X10s 2X5s). The bench even has a high pully connection for lat work! It is in okay shape (the barbell is in great shape). So besides the simple rant of excitment that I will be taking it off the hands of the landlord (it hasn't been touched for over 5 years), I need to know how to best clean the rust of the equipment. At last, I'll be able to train at home, with bands! __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

11-17-2006, 06:36 AM	#2
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,895 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 221	score! finding stuff like that is fun, but when it is in good enough shape to actually be useful its 100 times better. have fun with the bands and your new free stuff! __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

11-17-2006, 01:25 PM	#3
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,543 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 62	Sand off as much of the loose rust as possible, if you have a Dremel or other rotary tool, you could use a grinding wheel attachment. Then spray paint the whole deal with Rustoleum... several good coats. You'll be set. I know someone who did this and it worked great. __________________ Millennium Sport Technologies Sponsored Athlete http://www.millenniumsport.net IMPC 2006 Novice Division Champ IMPC 2007 Open Division Champ Never underestimate the power of the bandana.

11-17-2006, 04:21 PM	#4
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,142 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 116	great idea madma. Thanks for the response __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

11-17-2006, 04:55 PM	#6
navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 930 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 52	congrats on your find, Its awsome when good luck strikes like that! __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 200-205 depending on the day Bench: 265X5 atm. Squat: 360X5 atm.. Higest Ever 435 Deadlift: 420X3 Waist: 34 Arms: 17.5 cold . Pics Finally! http://www.ironmass.com/f16/nav-s-1-...ulk-12947.html

11-17-2006, 04:43 PM	#5
Boomer718 Pro Stature Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 180 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Actually I just repainted all my old York Olympic plates and solid dumbbells with Rustoleum flat black and they look as good as new. Good luck with your find of old iron.

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