Several people have asked about the equipment I have in my gym and where I purchased it from.  Fact is, I am fortunate enough to have a good friend who is ridiculously talented.  Daniel Hester, who is an engineer on the Bay Bridge retrofit project, designed, built, and installed the pullup bars, squat racks, bumper plate holder, as well as the barbell holder at CrossFit Sweat Shop.  It was great to be able to tell him exactly what I needed and have him custom build my equipment.  For instance, I told him I wanted a bumper rack with wheels so I can move it if need be, the next day he sent me a drawing which was exactly what I had in mind, a few days later the rack was done!  Aside from CrossFit Sweat shop, Daniel has also constructed equipment for CrossFit Oakland’s new box.  Daniel has even built equipment for individuals who workout at home in their garage gyms.  His quality of work exceeds much of what I see from large manufacturers, and it’s really helpful that he being a CrossFitter (a top level one at that) understands the needs of an individual or a gym owner, and the demands that will be placed on the equipment.  In addition to being extremely talented, Daniel is also the most genuine and down to earth guy I know.

For more information, contact Daniel at hesterfabrication@gmail.com

Daniel during the 2008 CrossFit Games in Aromas, CA.

If you enjoy the equipment, post your praises to Daniel in the comment section.

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Thursday’s WOD:

Front Squats
5-5-5-5-5

Pullups (weighted if possible)
5-5-5-5-5

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