Iron Guide 2022 August 04
Iron Guide 2022 August 04
Iron Guide 2022 August 04
IRON
GUIDE
A Collection of Strength
www.theironguide.com
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TO THE SOURCE OF MY STRENGTH --- DIANNA, AMELIE & ELENA
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FOREWORD 7
C O N T E N T S
THE IRON GAMES 11
IRON HUNTING 13
STRENGTH IMPLEMENTS 17
CRAFTMANSHIP 19
WHAT IS VALUE? 23
CONDITION 27
IRON RATINGS 29
WEIGHT PLATES 35
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 167
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FOREWORD
I was hooked.
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23rd, 2021, to the amateur aficionado I am today and to every
one of us in between.
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Marsh's Collection
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volorum faccabore molores
secepudae consequ iberunt
utemporest as et molestiae
por sinis del ium coremos
apient, cum dolest unt am,
aut alitaerum id magnisciatae
nient quam non nobist qui
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THE IRON GAMES
The Iron Games have been around for centuries and have
always been simple. For show, health, or sport, the goal has
been to pick up heavy things and put them down.
Over the years, iron enthusiasts have met, mailed, and messa-
ged to break bread, share stories, and trade goods. Recently,
the medium has evolved to include online groups and social
media. Tales are told, and all have learned that discovering
something “in the wild” evokes envy and excitement. And yes,
there’s fierce competition, arguments, and drama.
Lots of drama.
Efren
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IRON HUNTING
Yes, we all have the dream. The lucky ones among us have
experienced the dream in real life, with few experiences like
it.
It’s boring, tedious, and much work, but one has to put in the
effort. Search your local marketplace ads. The frequency and
search terms don’t matter as much as the consistency. Stop
by garage sales, thrift stores, and antique shops. The more
chances you give yourself, the better your odds.
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Ask Questions
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Paramount Weights at
Gold's
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STRENGTH IMPLEMENTS
Ultimately, the goal has always been to allow men and women
to pick up heavy things and to put them down in a way that is
as safe and convenient as possible.
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CRAFTMANSHIP
All vintage weights are cast iron with gray iron as the founda-
tion.
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Plates with higher degrees of machining (i.e., Bergs, Jacksons,
Eleikos) typically exhibit precise fits, finishes, and weights.
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Berg Factory, Jackson
Workshop
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WHAT IS VALUE?
The culmination of this work was the creation of the five cate-
gories and values that make up the Iron Rating.
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As such, they were awarded the highest value possible in the
Scarcity category, and every other plate was evaluated rela-
tive to that standard.
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Jackson, York, Gibson
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CONDITION
It’s also worth noting that only the two ends of the spectrum
play a significant role in vintage iron value. Mint condition
pieces typically demand a premium, while those considered
Poor lose much appeal and value.
MINT
EXCELLENT
GOOD
POOR
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IRON RATINGS
WEIGHT PLATES
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CATEGORIES
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RATINGS
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RATINGS
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WEIGHT
PLATES
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BERG
OLYMPIC - WIDE HUB 1950s
ACCURACY: HIGH
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BERG
OLYMPIC DOUBLE SIDED - WIDE HUB - MACHINED 1960s
ACCURACY: VERY HIGH
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BELL FOUNDRY CO.
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC 1960s
ACCURACY: LOW
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DAN LURIE
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC 1980s
ACCURACY: MEDIUM
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ELEIKO
OLYMPIC - WIDE HUB - 2ND GEN. 1950s
ACCURACY: HIGH
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ELEIKO
OLYMPIC - WIDE HUB - 3RD GEN. 1960s
ACCURACY: HIGH
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GIBSON
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC - CROSSHUB 1960s
ACCURACY: MEDIUM
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IRON ISLAND
OLYMPIC MILLED 1990s
ACCURACY: HIGH
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INTERNATIONAL
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC 1960s
ACCURACY: MEDIUM
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IVANKO BARBELL
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC - CHROME PLATED 1980s
ACCURACY: HIGH
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IVANO BARBELL UNBRANDED
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC - CHROME PLATED 1970s
ACCURACY: HIGH
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IVANKO BARBELL UNBRANDED
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC 1970s
ACCURACY: HIGH
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JACKSON BARBELL
NUMBER #4 - BORE DIAMETER 1.5" 1940s
ACCURACY: MEDIUM
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JACKSON BARBELL
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC - CROSS HUB - 2ND GEN 1940s
ACCURACY: HIGH
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JACKSON BARBELL
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC - CROSS HUB - 3RD GEN 1950s
ACCURACY: HIGH
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MARCY LOS ANGELES
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC 1960s
ACCURACY: LOW
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MARS
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC - CROSSHUB 1960s
ACCURACY: MEDIUM
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PARAMOUNT
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC - 1ST GEN UNMARKED 1960s
ACCURACY: MEDIUM
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PARAMOUNT
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC 2ND GEN MARKED 1960s
ACCURACY: MEDIUM
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SCHISLER EAGLE HEAD
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC 1980s
ACCURACY: MEDIUM
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UNIVERSAL
OLYMPIC - LATHED 1970s
ACCURACY: HIGH
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WEIDER
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC - CROSSHUB - LATHED 1950s
ACCURACY: HIGH
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YORK BARBELL
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC - 2ND GEN 1940s
ACCURACY: MEDIUM
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YORK BARBELL
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC - MARKED 1950s
ACCURACY: MEDIUM
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YORK BARBELL
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC 1950s
ACCURACY: MEDIUM
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YORK BARBELL
OLYMPIC KILOGRAM 1970s
ACCURACY: VERY HIGH
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YORK BARBELL
OLYMPIC MILLED 1970s
ACCURACY: HIGH
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ZUVER'S
DEEPDISH OLYMPIC 1960s
ACCURACY: LOW
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BELLS & GLOBES
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JACKSON BARBELL
WAXED GLOBES
CAST QUALITY: HIGH
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JACKSON BARBELL
WAXED GLOBES
CAST QUALITY: HIGH
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TENNESSEE BARBELL
WAXED GLOBES
CAST QUALITY: LOW
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YORK BARBELL
ROUND HEAD DUMBBELLS
CAST QUALITY: MEDIUM
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YORK BARBELL
ROUND HEAD DUMBBELLS
CAST QUALITY: MEDIUM
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YORK BARBELL
ROUND HEAD DUMBBELLS
CAST QUALITY: MEDIUM
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YORK BARBELL
ROUND HEAD DUMBBELLS
CAST QUALITY: MEDIUM
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YORK BARBELL
BUNS - PART OF GLOBE SET
CAST QUALITY: MEDIUM
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YORK BARBELL
BUNS - PART OF GLOBE SET
CAST QUALITY: MEDIUM
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YORK BARBELL
GLOBES
CAST QUALITY: MEDIUM
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WEIGHT
COLLARS
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BERG
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ELEIKO
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ELEIKO
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IVANKO BARBELL
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JACKSON BARBELL
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MARCY LA
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MARS
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OLYMPIC
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PARAMOUNT
88 T H E I R O N G U I D E AUGUST 2022
RUSSIAN
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SCHNELL
90 T H E I R O N G U I D E AUGUST 2022
UESAKA
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UDDEHOLM
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WEIDER
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WERKSAN
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YORK BARBELL
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YORK BARBELL
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YORK BARBELL
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YORK BARBELL
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ZKC
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OTHER
SOURCE: IRON
From the decades of the 1930s through the 1970s, York Barbell
sponsored over 40 national champions and numerous Olym-
pic gold medalists.
The equipment in his gym was modest for many years until
he decided to dip his toe in the water and build a dedicated
garage gym.
Efren lives in Southern California with his wife and two daugh-
ters. He's an avid handyman and enjoys tinkering with the
latest smart home technologies.