Alright folks, let me tell you about this wild project I tackled recently – building my own John Cena wrestling belt. Yeah, you heard right. I’m a grown-ass man, and I built a wrestling belt. Don’t judge me!
It all started with me watching some old wrestling matches. John Cena’s spinner belt? Pure gold. A symbol of my childhood! I decided I wanted one, but the official replicas are kinda pricey. Plus, where’s the fun in buying something when you can build it yourself?
First, I started digging around online for reference pictures. I needed good, clear shots of the belt from all angles. Google Images was my best friend here. Saved a bunch of pics to my computer. Gotta have the details right, you know?
Next up, materials. I went down to my local hardware store. I ended up grabbing some thick MDF board for the main plates. It’s strong and easy to work with. Also, I needed some thinner plywood for the smaller details. Don’t forget the bolts, nuts, and washers – gotta hold this thing together!
Then came the fun part – cutting out the shapes. I printed out some templates based on the reference pictures. Traced those templates onto the MDF and plywood. I fired up my jigsaw and went to town. It was loud, dusty, but damn satisfying watching those pieces come to life.
After the cutting, sanding was key. I spent hours smoothing out the edges, making sure everything was nice and round. Nobody wants a sharp wrestling belt! Used different grits of sandpaper, starting rough and getting finer as I went. Patience is a virtue, people.
Now, for the shiny stuff. I used chrome spray paint for the main plates. Gave it a few coats, letting each one dry completely before applying the next. The key is thin coats to avoid drips and runs. For the smaller details, I used some acrylic paints – black, red, the works. Hand-painted those bad boys, making sure to get all the little details.
Putting it all together was the trickiest part. I used bolts and nuts to attach the plates to a leather strap I bought online. Made sure everything was lined up properly and tightened down. Then, added some Velcro to the end of the strap for adjusting the fit. Gotta be able to wear it comfortably, right?
And finally, the moment of truth: the spinner! This took some ingenuity. I used a lazy Susan bearing as the base for the spinning mechanism. Attached a smaller plate to the bearing and then mounted that onto the main plate. It actually spins! I was so stoked when that worked.
So there you have it. My very own John Cena wrestling belt. Is it perfect? Hell no. But it’s mine. I built it with my own two hands. And every time I look at it, I get a little dose of nostalgia. Plus, it’s a great conversation starter!
If you’re thinking about building your own, go for it! It’s a fun project, and you’ll learn a lot along the way. Just be prepared to put in the time and effort. And maybe invest in some earplugs. Trust me on that one.
