Great video! Couple tips: put rebar or wire mesh in concrete; at 24-48 hours take plates out of mold and file that sharp edge on top; after filing put them back in same mold and submerge them for a few days or more, this is called pond curing and they will be stronger for it; spray them with truckbed liner to protect chipping and dust.
@@kristianlawrence hmmmm.....just looked on amazon and the first brand I saw was $200 for 1 gallon which covers 110 square feet. and you can get two 45 plates for $120 shipped. also, I know when whey sprayed on my truck liner they sandblasted it first to give it some tooth. the concrete may need the a similar treatment for it to adhere properly and who knows if it even sticks to concrete in the first place? concrete is always spalling or "delaminating" if you will to some degree. So I guess you'd have to seal the concrete first? maybe that would work?
Using cement made to pour countertops would be a better choice. It has fiber reinforcement and will make the weights much more durable than regular concrete. Once they have stopped losing weight through drying, roughen the surface and then coating them with countertop silent or rubberized bed liner will prevent them from absorbing moisture and make them a little more durable as well. Also if you want more accurate weights, make them an ounce or two heavy, then when they have stabilized in weight drill holes to tune them to accuracy.
@@ModernBuildsYou can use some rubber-like bathroom hermetic for those purposes. Now your weights can't break and can't get wet. You can then coat them in it again, to have some kind of hit absorption, if you accidentally drop them.
Thinking about using metal pipe instead to increase longevity and potentially use mesh or rebar for heavier weights and some form of spray or paint on rubber or sealant. Seen this done with 5gal buckets but the trashcan giving it built in handles is an awesome addition.
If these trash cans are stackable, you could put a second base on top of the flat side of the drying concrete. This would mold it in so the rings fit into each other, making them easy to stack.
If you want to add impact protection, but do not want to drop $$ on rubber coatings, use fabric (from old clothes and bedding) and paint leftover from other projects. Cut the cloth into pieces, saturate them with paint, and stick them on, Papier-mâché style.
Awesome job. Some reinforced concrete with some wire added to mold would really stiffen them up. Will check out your next video on the "Modern build" plates 💕🤙
Great video! If you make more of these, there is some kind of small pieces of fiberglass you can mix in with the concrete that helps keep them from cracking if you accidentally (or not) drop them. Especially something to consider if you plan on deadlifting with them.
@@ModernBuilds Your local box store sells crack resistant mix which has the fiber in it already, or you can go to amazon and search for fiber additives (half oz per 50 lbs mix). They wont turn them into bumper plates, but they should hold up a bit longer than regular concrete plates. I have also seen people cover concrete plates in flex seal for added protection.
Great idea, really love that you get handles and the use of a jigsaw to vibrate out the bubbles. I am, however, nervous about the lack of rebar or even glass fiber reinforcement. concerned that a micro crack will suddenly develop into a massive left-right weight difference,
You would benefit to use fibre cement, which is used for table tops. And then put in som metal bars or mesh to prevent breaking if you drop them. Personally I would paint them to prevent dust in the room.
Random thought - could you seal them with something to add further protection and durability? Like a spray-on truck bed liner or other rubber/plastic coating?
I've been researching this for a couple days now and I think I'm just going to use the cinder blocks in my backyard. They're 38 lb each. Can't I just hang them over the bar lol?
You should put fiberglass in the mix and put rocks or rebar in the center of the concrete as a reinforcement. Furthermore if you have reinforced concrete plus all that and let it cure for a full week and that stuffs almost as strong as an actual iron weight. I still wouldn’t drop it though just for safety.
Good thing I’m a stone masonry laborer, I can take all the mortar I need. Sometimes we have an entire wheelbarrow leftover. I’ll probably wait until we use black mortar again though, it would look a lil better I think
these look great. I think they came out the same weight because you may not have accounted for the weight of the orange buckets. Not trying to be picky.
I wonder what adjustable dumbbell weights would look like Probably a little unwieldy - the 42's look about twice as thick as a standard 45 plate, which is understandable considering the material and density, but for a dumbbell that would be a problem.
You should come up with an easy way to make atlas stones. The hardest part is getting a mold that doesn't cost a lot, anything durable enough drives the price up.
Wouldn’t it make more sense to put the mold assembly on the scale and THEN pour in pre-mixed concrete mixture until the scale reads exactly 45 more lbs???
That turned out super pro for sure! I hope this video pops off because this is a really good idea and a HUGE cost savings for IMO a better and more accurate product for the price. Keep it up!!
Hey, Mike. We Okies know how to be creative and save a buck, don't we? I love the weights as well as the entire home gym/lifting station. Thanks for the video.
NEXT TIME try to do the CMix on a black trash bag and just add the whole bad and the marked required water to it close not then shake and boom you got it ready in less than e minute
Was the concrete wet during the entire cure time? You need to keep the concrete slightly damp and covered for it to cure properly. It stops curing as soon as the water leaves it. Here, learn about concrete ua-cam.com/video/8XApTsnDmgY/v-deo.html
These are great!! Maybe the weight of the bucket was the difference between the dry concrete and the concrete with water added that made the weights of the plates the same pre and post mix
Great video! Couple tips: put rebar or wire mesh in concrete; at 24-48 hours take plates out of mold and file that sharp edge on top; after filing put them back in same mold and submerge them for a few days or more, this is called pond curing and they will be stronger for it; spray them with truckbed liner to protect chipping and dust.
obsolete, but he could just put a thick layer of primer and black paint to hold the concrete in place and prevent most cracking
In the future you should try putting a metal skeleton in the contrete to absorb impact and prevent it from breaking apart.
Or use the fiber-reinforced version of quickcrete
I know what you mean...... but in light of the bodies recently found in the lakes drying up, this reads pretty funny 😂
Bro mine's are much cheaper & tougher than this, probably he saw my video & tried making his plates with some more investment than mine .
I was about to ask you, why didnt up put a metal frame in it?
Thanks for sharing ,man!
@@ryanbell6537what?
I imagine you could also use a concrete hardener and sealer to make them a bit more durable, maybe even coat them in a rubber coating like plasti dip.
Plasti dip wouldn't be tough enough. Polyurethane Truck Bed Liner would be great though!
@@wpprrz oh yeah! That would do it.
Jesus this is the best comment thread I've found and its 2 long! Great ideas
These are good Ideas... anyone with experience trying this let us know!!!
@@kristianlawrence hmmmm.....just looked on amazon and the first brand I saw was $200 for 1 gallon which covers 110 square feet. and you can get two 45 plates for $120 shipped. also, I know when whey sprayed on my truck liner they sandblasted it first to give it some tooth. the concrete may need the a similar treatment for it to adhere properly and who knows if it even sticks to concrete in the first place? concrete is always spalling or "delaminating" if you will to some degree. So I guess you'd have to seal the concrete first? maybe that would work?
Another pro tip, use a reciprocating saw without the blade to remove air bubble. Huge cost savings and very creative, keep up the great work. 👍🏼
Nice!!
I love how the workshop turned out! It creates such a clean backdrop so the project shines.
me too!! thanks Emily!
Using cement made to pour countertops would be a better choice. It has fiber reinforcement and will make the weights much more durable than regular concrete. Once they have stopped losing weight through drying, roughen the surface and then coating them with countertop silent or rubberized bed liner will prevent them from absorbing moisture and make them a little more durable as well. Also if you want more accurate weights, make them an ounce or two heavy, then when they have stabilized in weight drill holes to tune them to accuracy.
All good ideas!! Is there a fiber additive that's as good as using specialty mix??
@@ModernBuildsYou can use some rubber-like bathroom hermetic for those purposes. Now your weights can't break and can't get wet. You can then coat them in it again, to have some kind of hit absorption, if you accidentally drop them.
Thinking about using metal pipe instead to increase longevity and potentially use mesh or rebar for heavier weights and some form of spray or paint on rubber or sealant. Seen this done with 5gal buckets but the trashcan giving it built in handles is an awesome addition.
If these trash cans are stackable, you could put a second base on top of the flat side of the drying concrete. This would mold it in so the rings fit into each other, making them easy to stack.
Thanks dude
Gonna make some with pre made molds but your video has giving me lots of info and will be helpful.
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Amazing idea! Well done and I'm gonna have to try this out.
Heck yeah!! if you do, let me know how it goes + weights before and after drying 🤙🏼
I like this! The jigsaw trick is brilliant.
so good! I need to get some theragun jigsaw blades and it'd be top notch!!
man there are awesome ppl on this planet
If you want to add impact protection, but do not want to drop $$ on rubber coatings, use fabric (from old clothes and bedding) and paint leftover from other projects. Cut the cloth into pieces, saturate them with paint, and stick them on, Papier-mâché style.
Or just ask you local bike shop for old tubes.
i like how you painted the jigsaw white. obviously not a sponsored tool from milwakee or ryobi etc!
Awesome job. Some reinforced concrete with some wire added to mold would really stiffen them up. Will check out your next video on the "Modern build" plates 💕🤙
Great video! If you make more of these, there is some kind of small pieces of fiberglass you can mix in with the concrete that helps keep them from cracking if you accidentally (or not) drop them. Especially something to consider if you plan on deadlifting with them.
I'd like to try that, do you know which products are best??
@@ModernBuilds Your local box store sells crack resistant mix which has the fiber in it already, or you can go to amazon and search for fiber additives (half oz per 50 lbs mix). They wont turn them into bumper plates, but they should hold up a bit longer than regular concrete plates. I have also seen people cover concrete plates in flex seal for added protection.
I do deadlifts with them too
These came out great! Could put some rebar in it to add strength and weight, maybe even add support for real grips.
This is genius with the built in handles
Wow, thanks a lot, I guess you can also use that 5 gallon bucket you used to measure out the concrete also
Great idea, really love that you get handles and the use of a jigsaw to vibrate out the bubbles. I am, however, nervous about the lack of rebar or even glass fiber reinforcement. concerned that a micro crack will suddenly develop into a massive left-right weight difference,
me too! I wanted to start simple and see how they hold up.. If there's an issue I'll be sure to do a revamped version!
You would benefit to use fibre cement, which is used for table tops. And then put in som metal bars or mesh to prevent breaking if you drop them. Personally I would paint them to prevent dust in the room.
Excellent video, keep ‘em coming! Do you have one where you do a DIY metal power rack to be able to handle higher weight loads?
love you Mike... you're the best
Random thought - could you seal them with something to add further protection and durability? Like a spray-on truck bed liner or other rubber/plastic coating?
this was my first thought when watching this video. I would think it would work
I like using 10kg rice bags for curls. Double up when it’s time
I think two of these back to back with a hardwood accent disc would look really nice.
how wide are they? I'm gonna do this but i want to have the pvc cut at the right length first, i mean since u did the groundwork (thanks btw)
Ok these actually look decent. The 5 gallon bucket weights were kind of a joke. Glad to see you made a version 2!
thanks dude.. yeah decent proof of concept but these are WAY more functional!
Same process with 5 gallon bucket makes fantastic 20lbs. At about 3 inches
The gallon bucket weights would work pretty well for a vertical pulley set up
Awesome video man 👌
I've been researching this for a couple days now and I think I'm just going to use the cinder blocks in my backyard. They're 38 lb each. Can't I just hang them over the bar lol?
I recommend using reinforcing bars to increase structural integrity, this to prevent it from splitting over time
You should put fiberglass in the mix and put rocks or rebar in the center of the concrete as a reinforcement. Furthermore if you have reinforced concrete plus all that and let it cure for a full week and that stuffs almost as strong as an actual iron weight. I still wouldn’t drop it though just for safety.
Good thing I’m a stone masonry laborer, I can take all the mortar I need. Sometimes we have an entire wheelbarrow leftover. I’ll probably wait until we use black mortar again though, it would look a lil better I think
Did you used sand to mix along with the cement
these look great. I think they came out the same weight because you may not have accounted for the weight of the orange buckets. Not trying to be picky.
Would adding chicken wire make this stronger? I’m worried that it could crack more easily without any internal supports.
Nicely done Mike! Great idea and you can't beat that cost. 👍👍😉😉
I was thinking the same thing. 👍🏼
That is sick. Nice idea
It says the gym build video isn't available anymore :(
What proportions is the concrete in? In my country it does not come premixed, crushed stone sand and cement separately. regards,
Looks good man something I would be proud to own
Bro definitely saw my video your plates are good too bro
What size trash cans?
how much were the buckets and pvc pipe toghether with the concrete?
about 15-20 bucks but I had a lot of exra PVC
This is soooo effin creative! 🔥🔥
Thanks Marie!!
would you every put a rubber coating around the weights? To add to the durability/ prevent chips
I'd be curious if there was a coating that could make them impact resistant like Bumper Plates
good bench
Can you make a cable or a Smith Machine?
Dude you are awsome!
What's the name of the thing to lock the weight plates ? The grey thing
I wonder what adjustable dumbbell weights would look like
Probably a little unwieldy - the 42's look about twice as thick as a standard 45 plate, which is understandable considering the material and density, but for a dumbbell that would be a problem.
How many gallons are those trash cans and do they come in multiple sizes with those handles?
Awesome!
You should come up with an easy way to make atlas stones. The hardest part is getting a mold that doesn't cost a lot, anything durable enough drives the price up.
What is the size of that plate?
These could also be used for weights on diy speaker stands too
good idea!!
Nice bro👍👍👍👍
do you have to wait a month like he did ?
Please build a roman chair...thank you
Very cool build! Did I miss the bench build?? Looks fantastic!
I guess so! Thanks Dude.
Great idea, thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Wouldn’t it make more sense to put the mold assembly on the scale and THEN pour in pre-mixed concrete mixture until the scale reads exactly 45 more lbs???
Cool, you could spray paint with liquid rubber to protect the concret. This would look way better and more durable.
won't water cureing be stronger for that purpose?
Next time use 30% portland cement with your concrete mix...smoother and stronger! Thx
Good, now i've to find out how to make the bar 😅😅😅
That turned out super pro for sure! I hope this video pops off because this is a really good idea and a HUGE cost savings for IMO a better and more accurate product for the price. Keep it up!!
Big Time!! Thanks Tyler
Do you plan on making different sizes?
Hey i got a question for this project....not being mean or rude or anything but curious... What happened if its fall down...will it brake?
It won’t brake but it might break
@@elderfarms ouh wait...typo but thanks 😂😂😂😂😂👍🏿👍🏿
@@jasonleomoses0523 😂😂 I bet if you drop it, it would break in half. If it didn’t break it would definitely chip
@@elderfarms Could use fiber reinforced concrete.
Thanks for the info 😁😂
Dude nice!
You could pour it in on a scale so you can keep it accurate
Hey, Mike. We Okies know how to be creative and save a buck, don't we?
I love the weights as well as the entire home gym/lifting station.
Thanks for the video.
truth!! thanks for watching!
The DIY home gym and bench videos aren't available 😑?
cant see it either
@@Jprvisuals scroll down to upcoming vids. That's what I did to find them
Nice.
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what are the dimensions of the plates
@Whitemaninventedeverything do you feel better
@Whitemaninventedeverything do you feel better
Nice 👍🏿
Great video! Check out Discipline Weights on etsy. They have solid plate molds for dirt cheap.
What are dimensions for the bar and the hole?
Olympic bar would need a 2" hole and standard bars have a 1" hole
how about you put them on the right way around...the handle is pointing away from you, that way you can grab them more conveniently
NEXT TIME try to do the CMix on a black trash bag and just add the whole bad and the marked required water to it close not then shake and boom you got it ready in less than e minute
They look like The Flintstones weights 😆
YES!!! 😁
dumpster diameter???
in italy you can buy 1 pound for 0.7 euro by decathlon
Your links to the home gym don’t work
fixed it, thanks!
Great idea, but leave those clamps off for safety when benching.
Was the concrete wet during the entire cure time? You need to keep the concrete slightly damp and covered for it to cure properly. It stops curing as soon as the water leaves it. Here, learn about concrete ua-cam.com/video/8XApTsnDmgY/v-deo.html
Quality!!!
You said $6 on concrete but how much were those trashcans?
super prooooooo
I'm sorry, but what about the weight of water?
Lets see them painted or at least sealed up.
Today we're going to train upper body, on modern "builds" haha
yessir 😂
These are great!! Maybe the weight of the bucket was the difference between the dry concrete and the concrete with water added that made the weights of the plates the same pre and post mix
maybe so!!
Does anyone know why he paints all his tools white
I paint everything white lol
You should plasti-dip those badasses.
WHY IS HE SHOUTING?!?!?
They might look and feel better with some PlastiDip on them. I'm not sure how well that stuff adheres to concrete though.
Nice Video. Just like a SUPER PRO.
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