Can you use plastic ice cream packages with lids instead of plastic containers that cost money , or are the plastic of the ice cream packages too thin ?
The plastic doesn't need to be thick. It's only a form to hold the concrete until it sets. You can use those, soda bottles (2 and 3 liter) milks jugs, pails of various sizes, etc. If you don't have to buy the container (and you don't) this is very inexpensive.
Awesome video...i work for a concrete precast company and we have leftover concrete nearly everyday...ive used 4" or 6" pvc pipe cut about 3 or 4 inches tall and coat the inside of the pipe and whatever the pipe is resting on with diesel fuel or gas alternatively so after it sets up you can hammer the pvc off with ease. Just use the conduit or in my case I have so chrome pipes I found and anchor them just like buff dudes did. Love the work keep it up and stay buff!
The dyi videos are awesome! I mean all buff dude videos are awesome but these are especially so! I am a computer tech for a school district and I work out at one of our gyms every day after work, and I've been concerned about the aging or broken equipment our district doesn't have the money to replace. Some of these videos might be very helpful in getting this gym up to snuff on the cheap. Thank you!
ATG gains Use a round form and pour concrete into it using the same method. it will make a plate with the right thickness. adjust the thickness for weight. make sure you put a spacer in the middle though.
ATG gains Use a round form and pour concrete into it using the same method. it will make a plate with the right thickness. adjust the thickness for weight. make sure you put a spacer in the middle though.
ChilledOutBro How about if you could get two 5 gallon bucket lids, tape them together, then make a hole in one of them after you tape them together and pour the concrete in. Then drill a hole after you coated the concrete with wax or something to keep it together. But hey, these were your weights years ago. Kind of like reinventing the wheel. Just a theory.
Rule of thumb is that a gallon of finished concrete weighs about 20 pounds, so you need 2 1/4 gallons, or 520 cubic inches. If the mold is 15 inches across, your 45 pound plate will be close to (slightly under) 3 inches. You don't want it much thicker or your bar will run out of room for additional plates. Water chemically bonds with the mix, so the final weight should be a little more than the dry mix. Get an 80 pound bag of quikrete and use half for each plate. Get some plastic garden edging, cut 2 4-foot lengths, roll and tape them. Those will be the sides of your 2 molds (1 for each plate). Diameter will be 15.27 inches across, making your plates just a hai runder 3 inches thick.. The base of your mold could be plywood, cardboard, sheet plastic, or the ground. In the center of each, put a piece of 2 inch PVC pipe. That will be the donut hole- , and should fit an olympic bar snugly. Use caulk or duct tape to secure the pipe and keep the concrete out. Shoot for close to 3-inch depth. You probably won't hit 45 pounds exactly, but what is most important is that your two plates match each other. Weigh 40 pounds of concrete powder into each mold , when you mix in the water, measure equal amounts. When you finish, the 2 inch pipe should be a snug fit over your bar- if it's too snug, tap it out with a hammer, otherwise cut it flush with the plate.
Buff Duke is the best. Honestly, the younger guys are cool to watch and I get a lot out of the exercise tutorials and comedy skits, but this guy is my favorite.
If it's interesting to anyone: moisture doesn't evaporate from concrete mixture, because concrete does not dry - it sets. Water stays in it and combines with its various components.
Although these dumbbells take quite long to make it's absolutely worth it. I also really enjoy the DIY videos. It's cool to watch, even if I don't make some stuff myself!
My coworkers laughed at me when I told them that my older brothers and I used tin cans filled with concrete as dumb bells when we lived in Mexico. " Tin cans filled with concrete? Why not just buy dumb bells?"
Great video! Just set the first half of my dumbbell, I’m using 2 lb protein containers that I had emptied out, going for a 30 lb dumbbell in total. There was some room for more in the tub, can probably push it up another 5-10 lbs total.
Thanks for the video. They look nice. I'd like to offer some information about concrete. Concrete doesn't dry, it cures. It's a chemical reaction. It will cure under water, so it does not need to breath. It can dry out when exposed to air, but you don't want it to. So, sealing the container, and even adding water on on the exposed surface of the concrete to keep it from air curing will yield a better end product. Note that concrete will cure better under water than air dried. A better, more detailed explanation can be found by searching the web.
Cxeri93 wait.....what? Im not close to the end. Jesse just had to shoot the nerdy meth assistant guy to ensure walter didnt get replaced. And now jesse is throwing drug rave parties in his house so he doesnt have to face reality.
I use my backpack and a metal bar, fill it with books. wear it for squats, pushups... put the bar through the straps for curls, behind the back tricep extensions, upright rows... one handed bent over rows. you can do a lot with a backpack
+christain chausse When I was 12, I had an 80lb backpack, refused to use a locker. No one could lift it toothere shoulders lol I had to repair the strap on a regular basis.
Todd fill a military Seabag with sand, hook a chain to all four holes and mount as needed. Duct tape the whole bag or wrap it with whatever you like, we did that in Iraq and worked awesome!
Once again, another awesome DIY workout equipment by Buff Dad. I can't wait to put together my power rack and bench. Oh and order the BUFF DUDES program. You guys are the best!
How would u know how much concrete to put for a certain weight... Do u weigh it as you pour??? Would the evaporation or curing of the concrete effect the outcome of the finished weight? Let me know how this actually works fellas. Thanks.
A rule of thumb is 1 US gallon of finished concrete yields about 20 pounds. If you want to make an incremental set of dumbbells, then 1 quart (1 pint per dumbbell-head) would yield a 5 pound increment.
Dude your dad is so cool! Love these do it your self videos. They really are awesome. These videos are a great addition to your channel. This mixed in with the Mistakes to avoid and other comical features such as the Yoda skit, leaves me impressed at how well diversified your channel is. I think you guys are doing a great job and I hope you keep up the great work!
i filled my containers with osmium instead of concrete, but i couldnt use plastic since osmium melts at 3027 degrees celsius (~5480 in fahrenheit) and even steel containers would be in danger of incineration as it melts in 2750 degrees celsius. i was pretty much forced to use tungsten containers, so the project was relatively expensive for me.
Birder Ben MTS is my favourite so far there red velvet is so good but if you don't wanna buy online you can also get isoflex chocolate peanut butter, the best chocolate peanut butter protein powder I've ever tasted. A cheaper option though would be musclepharm cookies and cream but the protein quality isn't the best
I have a buddy who made one out of two wooden planks and then either make a wooden foundation or simply a fill a big bucket with concret and mount the planks in them. next up you just cut in to the planks to make it possible to rack the barbell in or on them depending on the height
BUFF DUDES: Great DIY sequel now - 2nd in a series Featuring: Daddy BUFF DUDE & companion - ROVER! Grrrrrrr . . . " NO pet was harmed during the DIY segment here!" Great job guys - keep those DIY coming now.
***** depends what your interpretation of 'buff' really is. Just coz i can't build this shit doesn't mean i'm not 'buff'. I use 50kg dumbells for hammer curls and biceps curls, 100kg barbell curls once a week..is that 'buff enuff' for you? LOL..
Adesperately Wickedheart ~ I am NOT a buff dude - I'm a 67 year old great-grandma, and guess what - this is NOT hard for me. I was just making a joke, hence the *lol* at the end. It's YT, don't take things so seriously. *LOL*
A complete set of fixed dumbells could run close to $1000. With adjustable or plate-loading dumbells you are only in the mid 100s, but you run the risk of plates falling off. If your workout space is outdoors, anything with resale value (including your "cheap" several-hundred-dollar dumbell set) will eventually be stolen. OTOH, an 80 pound bag of concrete costs less than $5. The concrete set you build will function exactly the same as a set you buy, but will be worthless to thieves.
Everyone on your videos should have your haircut! It is superior! AWESOME! Physic is not just about aesthetics; It is about time management, resourcefulness, success and superiority! Buff Dudes should be executive managers and look like that. If everyone at buff dudes adopted your style, it would be easier for us to conquer the universe!
Great video! Did you cut off the plastic containers after the concrete set, or did you leave them on? If you left them on, won't the plastic crack the first time you law the dumbbells down hard on a hard surface?
Ok, i think you proved your manliness with the very "macho" intro and the sound effects... chill dude, we get it. Great video btw very helpful, thanks!
Dude: damn you big, what gym you go to?
Me: Home Depot
That’s what she said, but it was a doooood
😂😂
You can always use empty protein tubs and fill those with concrete.
Ha, that's a great idea Olivier van Rooij !
Yep. Coffee containers work too.
i have the 5lb tubs of protein. you may be on to something here!
*****
like
whos here after the world wide quarantine??
Yeah.
Yeah, everything's sold out
me
Tony Orellana I just bought adjustable dumbbells, saves a lot of space and money
@@ahmadbazzi4639 where man, only things I can see are like a 30kg set for 300+ pounds, been looking everyday now
i am very excited if you produce more of these DIY videos ! they are great and good to understand.
Thanks BUFF DAD!!!
You're welcome
Can you use plastic ice cream packages with lids instead of plastic containers that cost money , or are the plastic of the ice cream packages too thin ?
Yeah if it's too thin probably wouldn't work
The plastic doesn't need to be thick. It's only a form to hold the concrete until it sets. You can use those, soda bottles (2 and 3 liter) milks jugs, pails of various sizes, etc. If you don't have to buy the container (and you don't) this is very inexpensive.
Awesome video...i work for a concrete precast company and we have leftover concrete nearly everyday...ive used 4" or 6" pvc pipe cut about 3 or 4 inches tall and coat the inside of the pipe and whatever the pipe is resting on with diesel fuel or gas alternatively so after it sets up you can hammer the pvc off with ease. Just use the conduit or in my case I have so chrome pipes I found and anchor them just like buff dudes did.
Love the work keep it up and stay buff!
You've saved my gains from the quarantine. Never thought I'd see the day when rogue website is completely wiped out.
@bloop bloop ever heard of German volume training?
The dyi videos are awesome! I mean all buff dude videos are awesome but these are especially so! I am a computer tech for a school district and I work out at one of our gyms every day after work, and I've been concerned about the aging or broken equipment our district doesn't have the money to replace. Some of these videos might be very helpful in getting this gym up to snuff on the cheap. Thank you!
I love this guy he seems so nice! Is he one of the dads or just a friend?
He's our Dad, JamAirsoft "Buff Duke" ;-)
Buff Dudes he look more like brandon :)
+Buff Dudes Buff Duke is your dad ! thats so cool lol you guys are the awsome :))
Best looking homemade dumbells you rock buffdudes!!!
I'm not a DIYer, but these videos are too awesome. Good work my man!
This is quite possibly the coolest father/son thing to do ever.
You should show us how to make 45lbs PLATES........
THIS
ATG gains Use a round form and pour concrete into it using the same method. it will make a plate with the right thickness. adjust the thickness for weight. make sure you put a spacer in the middle though.
ATG gains Use a round form and pour concrete into it using the same method. it will make a plate with the right thickness. adjust the thickness for weight. make sure you put a spacer in the middle though.
ChilledOutBro How about if you could get two 5 gallon bucket lids, tape them together, then make a hole in one of them after you tape them together and pour the concrete in. Then drill a hole after you coated the concrete with wax or something to keep it together. But hey, these were your weights years ago. Kind of like reinventing the wheel. Just a theory.
Rule of thumb is that a gallon of finished concrete weighs about 20 pounds, so you need 2 1/4 gallons, or 520 cubic inches. If the mold is 15 inches across, your 45 pound plate will be close to (slightly under) 3 inches. You don't want it much thicker or your bar will run out of room for additional plates. Water chemically bonds with the mix, so the final weight should be a little more than the dry mix. Get an 80 pound bag of quikrete and use half for each plate.
Get some plastic garden edging, cut 2 4-foot lengths, roll and tape them. Those will be the sides of your 2 molds (1 for each plate). Diameter will be 15.27 inches across, making your plates just a hai runder 3 inches thick.. The base of your mold could be plywood, cardboard, sheet plastic, or the ground. In the center of each, put a piece of 2 inch PVC pipe. That will be the donut hole- , and should fit an olympic bar snugly. Use caulk or duct tape to secure the pipe and keep the concrete out. Shoot for close to 3-inch depth. You probably won't hit 45 pounds exactly, but what is most important is that your two plates match each other. Weigh 40 pounds of concrete powder into each mold , when you mix in the water, measure equal amounts.
When you finish, the 2 inch pipe should be a snug fit over your bar- if it's too snug, tap it out with a hammer, otherwise cut it flush with the plate.
Buff Duke is the best. Honestly, the younger guys are cool to watch and I get a lot out of the exercise tutorials and comedy skits, but this guy is my favorite.
could you possibly make a power rack/cage in the future? :) would love to see that :) and maybe an adjustable bench ;)
What else? A treadmill? ;)
no treadmills are too mainstream ;)
Hahaha why not the whole gym
or even scaffolding...
@Dbz8607 they were laughing at you then, but look at us all now 😩
If it's interesting to anyone: moisture doesn't evaporate from concrete mixture, because concrete does not dry - it sets. Water stays in it and combines with its various components.
A good bit of water does evaporate. The final product will be lighter than what you measure when still wet.
@@eduardofreitas8336 how much heavier should I weigh the wet mix to get an accurate weight?
9:11 He almost started crying. What a genuine person :')
Although these dumbbells take quite long to make it's absolutely worth it. I also really enjoy the DIY videos. It's cool to watch, even if I don't make some stuff myself!
I'm confused. I used the optional companion but he stopped moving when I was finished and I don't know where his parts go.
Nice tricks to make our own dumbells at home... great piece of information shared by buff dad on tools and hardware.
Buff Dad
Thanx Buff Dad.....these DIY episodes are the best!
My coworkers laughed at me when I told them that my older brothers and I used tin cans filled with concrete as dumb bells when we lived in Mexico. " Tin cans filled with concrete? Why not just buy dumb bells?"
Cause were locked in our houses by the government
Your coworkers need to go to Mexico. Damn the women are pretty and the food is good!
Most of people do not have sufficient money so these type of equipment are the best options for them . I like this creativity.
Ryan McGrath - The original comment was from 4 years ago..
@@JosephQPublic what's your point?
Great video! Just set the first half of my dumbbell, I’m using 2 lb protein containers that I had emptied out, going for a 30 lb dumbbell in total. There was some room for more in the tub, can probably push it up another 5-10 lbs total.
I was expecting a big muscular dude but here we have Walter White
*Walter Weight
Or just Bisenburg!
TheWisherable hey there that's the Duke you're talking too...
He's actually pretty jacked for his age
Jacob Keary Walter White or this guy?
Meh... he's more of a Tim the Tool Man Taylor look
Thanks for the video. They look nice. I'd like to offer some information about concrete. Concrete doesn't dry, it cures. It's a chemical reaction. It will cure under water, so it does not need to breath. It can dry out when exposed to air, but you don't want it to. So, sealing the container, and even adding water on on the exposed surface of the concrete to keep it from air curing will yield a better end product. Note that concrete will cure better under water than air dried. A better, more detailed explanation can be found by searching the web.
Is this man, the father to the two buff dudes? He has the same speech characteristics.
...*cousin*
tammy brown Ok, thanks tammy.
Franx K No he is the Buff Dudes Buff Dad
TheDerro123 ...*he looks 2 young 2 be their dad....its the cousin*
tammy brown its his dad. they say it in the power rack video
Duke, the king we needed this year.
Absolute legend.
A man that knows how to work with his hands is a smart and cool man!!
Buff Dad is your ideal father figure; strong, kind, knows how to build anything. Glad I was raised by my own Buff Dad.
Walter white aint dead, he's working out to get bigger for his revenge on Jesse.
Cxeri93 wait.....what? Im not close to the end. Jesse just had to shoot the nerdy meth assistant guy to ensure walter didnt get replaced. And now jesse is throwing drug rave parties in his house so he doesnt have to face reality.
Great video buff dudes. Watching all the way in Trinidad and Tobago and I'm definitely going to be trying this in the very near future
I use my backpack and a metal bar, fill it with books. wear it for squats, pushups... put the bar through the straps for curls, behind the back tricep extensions, upright rows... one handed bent over rows. you can do a lot with a backpack
+christain chausse When I was 12, I had an 80lb backpack, refused to use a locker. No one could lift it toothere shoulders lol I had to repair the strap on a regular basis.
+DarkLinkAD lol I guess I have a super back pack
aye so do I :D I even use that and a big paint drum thing with the bar for barbell curls
dude. thank you
I would never have thought of this. Yhanks for sharing these projects.
+Knight Cat Typos, awesome.
Homemade punching bag with stand
Todd fill a military Seabag with sand, hook a chain to all four holes and mount as needed. Duct tape the whole bag or wrap it with whatever you like, we did that in Iraq and worked awesome!
you're on point man, i like the look and the handy man approach.. it's cheap, and easy. you're a winner
Got to love Buff Dad :) x
Buff Dad is awesome!
Love this dude, he is awesome. Keep em' coming
Awesome stuff Buff Bros! Tell pops he's doing great!
Thank you Matthew! We will definitely tell him. :) He's working on some great new stuff now!
I can't wait to see whats next! Time to grow! (flexes arm)
The closest thing I can get to this equipment is a tea spoon and a 15cm plastic ruler...
Love the idea... I would even add some insulation foam on the bar to get better grip.
Thanabalasingam Krishnan Moogathy yes or the cushioned tape used to wrap tennis racquet handles.
This guy rules, I wish he was my uncle
Ur genius!!! Just luv ur ideas on constructing ur own equipment.
Awesome!
Once again, another awesome DIY workout equipment by Buff Dad. I can't wait to put together my power rack and bench. Oh and order the BUFF DUDES program. You guys are the best!
This has to be one of their dads. He looks just like the guy with the short hair. Great video!
I LOVE IT! YOU´RE THE BEST WORKOUT FAMILY!
How would u know how much concrete to put for a certain weight... Do u weigh it as you pour??? Would the evaporation or curing of the concrete effect the outcome of the finished weight? Let me know how this actually works fellas. Thanks.
A rule of thumb is 1 US gallon of finished concrete yields about 20 pounds. If you want to make an incremental set of dumbbells, then 1 quart (1 pint per dumbbell-head) would yield a 5 pound increment.
@@JeffTheHokie love your Stone Age measurements
Dude your dad is so cool! Love these do it your self videos. They really are awesome. These videos are a great addition to your channel. This mixed in with the Mistakes to avoid and other comical features such as the Yoda skit, leaves me impressed at how well diversified your channel is. I think you guys are doing a great job and I hope you keep up the great work!
i filled my containers with osmium instead of concrete, but i couldnt use plastic since osmium melts at 3027 degrees celsius (~5480 in fahrenheit) and even steel containers would be in danger of incineration as it melts in 2750 degrees celsius. i was pretty much forced to use tungsten containers, so the project was relatively expensive for me.
I love these guys so much. They are awesome. So many great videos they have done
this guy reminds me of heisenberg from breaking bad
Truly a great and informative vid!! It just makes you want to do your own dumbbells, but might have to watch it more than a couple of times!
Why does concrete mixture look apetizing?
I was thinking the exact same thing
looks like 12lbs whey lol
Nice really enjoy the DIY stuff Sir Duke.
That concrete probably tastes better than the crappy protein I bought. Does anyone know of a brand that has the protein/taste ratio down pat?
Birder Ben MTS is my favourite so far there red velvet is so good but if you don't wanna buy online you can also get isoflex chocolate peanut butter, the best chocolate peanut butter protein powder I've ever tasted. A cheaper option though would be musclepharm cookies and cream but the protein quality isn't the best
Birder Ben weider choc is pretty good. very good quality protein as well.
Birder Ben - optimum nutrition gold standard, extreme milk chocolate. It's perfection.
This is easily the best fitness channel on youtube...beside the fitness blogs
Can you show us how to make a curling bar?
***** There is no such thing as common sense on youtube *sigh
Don't think I'll be making this one but these vids are really awesome to watch. Keep it up!
what a fucking AWESOME guy!
All gyms closed, all sporting goods stores out of dumbbells. This 6 year old video has never been more relevant than today. Thank you!!!!!
I would add some lead to get more weight in a smaller size, maybe get some cheap lead from old car batteries
This Buff Dude is what we like to call an OG Dude! 💪
It's "WHEY" easier... Lol
Such awesome Buff Dudes each and everyone of you.
Love this guy, but who is he??
buff dude's dad
Onizuka GTO What an awesome dad!!
BUFF DAD!
With all that chemistry shit you should know its...Heisenberg.
rattletop
You're goddamn right.
Buff Dad is awesome. really looking forward to some diy projects
In for hammer vid!
Great job and nice presentation !
I wonder if Duke is related because he sounds like them
yeah he's their dad
PRETTY COOL
PRETTY COOL
,
Yes Buff Duke! Tyvm for the video! 💪
Buff Dudes dad is cooler than me
your the man BUFF DAD! keep them coming!
DIY squat rack?
This one might be a little too complicated for me.
How hard can it be?
I have a buddy who made one out of two wooden planks and then either make a wooden foundation or simply a fill a big bucket with concret and mount the planks in them. next up you just cut in to the planks to make it possible to rack the barbell in or on them depending on the height
Awesome stuff! You can see that both buff dudes have gotten their genes fom Grandmaster Buff!
Damn he is basically an older version of Brandon (well he is his dad)
Great DIY!!! Very simple.
this guy reminds me on Walter White ahaha :D
BUFF DUDES: Great DIY sequel now - 2nd in a series
Featuring: Daddy BUFF DUDE & companion - ROVER! Grrrrrrr . . .
" NO pet was harmed during the DIY segment here!"
Great job guys - keep those DIY coming now.
I dont understand why americans use inches and feet meters centimeters are alot easier
Loved the video. Love your style!
Is that fight dummy lou feriggno? haha
its angry arnold
Buff Dudes your dad is a genius to that I give a round of applause I cant wait to see more videos
7:39 that's what she said
Genius!
if you cant afford dumbbells you definitely wont be able to afford the food you need to go with it
one of the best helpful video on this channel
just put a few bricks on the end of a barbell, way easier
Thanks for the DIY guide! Awesome.
...you might want to change the level for this video to 'hard' lol..
if you buy pipe already cut the measurment all you have to do is mix and pour concrete. that's super easy.
If this is 'hard' for you, you are *not* a 'Buff Dude'! lol
***** depends what your interpretation of 'buff' really is. Just coz i can't build this shit doesn't mean i'm not 'buff'. I use 50kg dumbells for hammer curls and biceps curls, 100kg barbell curls once a week..is that 'buff enuff' for you? LOL..
what part of it is hard for you?
Adesperately Wickedheart ~ I am NOT a buff dude - I'm a 67 year old great-grandma, and guess what - this is NOT hard for me. I was just making a joke, hence the *lol* at the end. It's YT, don't take things so seriously. *LOL*
you make the best diy video's! awesome tot watch. espassialy the diy workout equipement
Your hands seem to be shaking a lot,are you alright?
This is awesome! Buff dudes dad is adorable.
Cheaper if u buy a real dumbbell
Not really. You can make a full set from 15-20-30 with about $20.
True. Time would be your cost in constructing one of these, plus you don't know how durable homemades are. Just buy some, big deal
+Timothy Cain these are moredurable
A complete set of fixed dumbells could run close to $1000. With adjustable or plate-loading dumbells you are only in the mid 100s, but you run the risk of plates falling off. If your workout space is outdoors, anything with resale value (including your "cheap" several-hundred-dollar dumbell set) will eventually be stolen.
OTOH, an 80 pound bag of concrete costs less than $5. The concrete set you build will function exactly the same as a set you buy, but will be worthless to thieves.
JeffTheHokie hgh
Nice job buff dudes, really liked the video. I was hoping if y'all can make a video on how to make a barbell
With all that money you're spending on materials to make dumbbells you can just buy some professional ones SMH
jesse vu ?? he probably spent like 12$ on those professional set of 20lb dumbells is like 50 $
Deathfromtexas damn you can get a wireless still for less than $12??? Last time I check some are going for hundreds
a youtube account oh so you're gonna make one dumbbell with it and throw the drill away?
Everyone on your videos should have your haircut! It is superior! AWESOME! Physic is not just about aesthetics; It is about time management, resourcefulness, success and superiority! Buff Dudes should be executive managers and look like that. If everyone at buff dudes adopted your style, it would be easier for us to conquer the universe!
Great video! Did you cut off the plastic containers after the concrete set, or did you leave them on? If you left them on, won't the plastic crack the first time you law the dumbbells down hard on a hard surface?
Ok, i think you proved your manliness with the very "macho" intro and the sound effects... chill dude, we get it. Great video btw very helpful, thanks!