Ordering Process

The Inch dumbbells are made to order.  The Inch training handles and blobs are in stock and ready to ship.  To order a bell, the customer pays for just the bell first.  It takes about a week to get the dumbbell made.  The customer will then be sent a invoice for freight shipping. After the shipping cost is paid the dumbbell will be shipped.  It takes about a week to ship the bell to the customer.  Dumbbells are shipped to the closest distribution center to the customer to waive a $100 liftgate and residential pup truck fee.  Dumbbells ship with either XPO or Estes Freight  The dumbbells can be picked up at the foundry in Jacksboro, TN during weekdays 8am- 4pm to waive shipping charges.  Blobs ship through USPS with flat rate box for $25 per blob, which include insurance to cover the cost of them losing a package.  Handles and bolts ship through USPS, and I will give you a quote for shipping the handle and bolts after they are packaged.  You can place your order by sending me a email to zstan3@aol.com with what you want, your name, shipping address and phone number.  I accept venmo, paypal or zelle.  

FAQ's

How much to ship a Thomas Inch dumbbell?

Depends on your location and how much weight is on the pallet.  The first bell to ship cost the most, and then it is a small increase for each additional dumbbell put on the pallet.  They ship from the foundry in Jacksboro, TN.  See recent shipments below to get a idea on what it cost to ship a dumbbell.

$270 Jacksboro, TN to San Antonio, TX- (1) 110 lb bell, (1) 125 lb bell, (1) 138 lb bell

$260 Jacksboro, TN to Denver, CO (1) 125 lb bell

$300 Jacksboro, TN to Philadelphia, PA (1) 138 lb bell

$200 Jacksboro, TN to Philadelphia, PA (1) 172 lb bell

$170 Jacksboro, TN to Roanoke, VA (2) 172 lb bells (1) 138 lb bell

$265 Jacksboro, TN to Salt Lake City, UT (1) 110 lb bell

How long to does it take to get the Thomas Inch dumbbell after ordering?

It takes about a week and a half to get the dumbbell made and about a week to have it shipped.

What is the texture like on your castings?

The texture of the castings is similar to 120 grit sandpaper.  After they are poured the castings are shot peened and sand blasted, to give it a consistent texture.

How does your fatman blob compare to the original?

The replica is right around the same difficulty as the original, with a grittier texture.  The slopes are the same and has the same width.  The slopes on the replica are the same as the origianl non handle side.  The slopes on the replica are symmetrical and the same on both sides, vs the original has a flatter side on the handle side.

Are you going to make any different sized Inch bells and blobs?

Yes I am in the process of making more inch bell patterns of different sizes.  Priority order is as follows 160, 185, 200, 100, 75.  For blobs the priority list is 59, 40, 35, 65.  If you have a size you want please let me know and the priority list can be adjusted.

Left:  the Thomas Inch dumbbell replica

Right: 138lb inch dumbbell

Top Left: SSE Logo

Bottom Left:  the loose pattern for the Thomas Inch dumbbell replica

Right:  the original Fatman next to the fatman replica and the SSE 48 lb blob.  The contour gage was set on the original fatman and put on the replica to show that is has the same curvature

Top left:  My first large pickup order with Rob who runs Clinch River Castings

Bottom left:  some of the folks that work at the foundry

Right: Alongside the Thomas Inch dumbbell replica pattern board