Day 2 of the Capt Wrench
To repeat from Day 1 above; I am using a 1” wide velcro strap instead of a 2”. And I must tell you that I imagine that the 2” is much more comfortable. I will be buying that and making a new wrench immediately.
A few other notes that I hope help someone else:
1. If you do not clamp tight enough, you will feel very painful skin stretching as your wrench is being pulled down by the weights as you hang. I started today by going for 2 clicks with a medium clamp and just couldn’t get comfortable. Once I went to 3 clicks, I immediately felt better. I am currently hanging 7.5 lbs for the second day. I was doing 1 hour sets with 5lbs for the last month with a sock hanger. But with the wrench and the increased weight, for now at least, I am following some basic guidelines and doing 20 minute sets. But I will probably increase to 1 hour sets very quickly, mostly for convenience and my ability to find time to hang.
2. Nylon strap. Wal Mart did not have a nylon strap. They had polyester. I bought that and hoped for the best. But the polyester is not good for the wrench. Once you cut polyester, it just continues to unravel and fray. I will also be buying a nylon strap. Again, the instructions were clear, I know. This is just for any future Wrench-makers that may wonder if they can use a polyester strap. No.
3. This thing works great. Just be patient and make adjustments. Once you make one, you will be able to make more very easily with better personal specifications.