Great video/idea, I got suckered by platem*tes awhile ago, cost probably 60 for pair of 2 1/2’s this cost probably 15 or less with extra magnets and bed liner to do more, bought fractional set and did this to them, work great.
Wow U just answered a prayer, I am hi prepping 65s on seated overhead press because my next Pair of DBs are 85s. This will save me the cost of 75s thank U for this and subbed
Taking a crack at a set. already had the magnets and the supplies at walmart were a total of $35 after taxes/etc. weights were $5. I'm adding some crazy strong hard drive magnets in the middle of mine. I have 4 of the 1.25 lb plate mates, so I already am sold on the concept. But, their offerings are expensive. It'll be interesting to see if I feel that the DIY fills me with enough confidence to use them without them dropping on my head. Would be a sad way to depart this world. Thanks for sharing your design. Saved me some expensive trial and error that would have happened. I like your approach better than what I would have come up with. If I like them, the next set will be $10. I will probably make a bunch of them if they turn out good.
Awesome! I've been using mine for a few weeks now, so I have a few pointers. If you have lots of magnets, I think I would go with double the magnets just to be safe. Also, if you are doing any kind of overhead movements that the dumbbells could hit together, be careful as the magnets pull each other apart and you end up with a 2.5lb plate on your head.....
I use truck bed liner too on plates,rocker panel paint works great also and is cheaper.I have even used both those on concrete plates I made and it works pretty well,on steel plates it's indestructible.great idea overall though bro,definitely earned a like on this one.
Thanks. Hmmm, yea, I'll pick up a can of rocker panel paint to try next. I think there's 2 kinds you can get. One that stays tacky and one that dries hard? I'll check it out. Thanks for the idea.
@@BarbellSanctuary yeah there is,the kind that stays tacky is some kind of tar crap and I am sure you want to avoid it obviously.I believe they just all that stuff undercoat and not paint though
As someone who dreams of having a home gym as a student this is AWESOME. Thanks for sharing. EDIT: If you place these dumbbells with the magnetic change plates on your thighs after doing bench/shoulder press, do the magnetic plates shift and move?
Thanks Brutus. Yea, I find any with the retractable felt tip work good. I usually end up putting two coats. Bonus Tip, I use a black sharpie to erase any over paint once the white is dry.
Can you stick a magnetic plate....to a magnetic plate??? As in, I have 90 pound powerblocks and I want to go up to 95 and 100. If I made 8 of these 2.5 pounders, I would pop 1 on each side to make 95 and 2 on each side to make 100.
Ok, fine. But what about adding magnets to a 5 pound plate?? I'll be putting on the side of a powerblock which has a large flat surface, so I can add many / large magnets. I'm gonna try it and report back. Don't try and stop me!!!!
Huge success. No bed liner yet, but with just 6 magnets (very thin, 1.25" diameter), the 5 pound plate is on there for life. I shook it like a wild monkey for 10 seconds and it didn't move a hair. Again, this is on the side of a powerblock, so lots of surface space to play with. (And a 5 pound standard weight plate with an entirely flat face)
Great question, but, would it mess up the iron master? Would you glue magnets on yours and spray bedliner over them? Most would rather modify some plates...
This is unbelievably ingenious. I have never seen magnetic plates anywhere before and now it leaves me wondering why it's not more prevalent? Even if you're not a home lifter, this would be a great way to do drop sets at the gym or to just save a little time changing plates.
Hmmmm. I think they would stick, but not enough to be safe. Like I mentioned, even a third coat of truck bed liner was almost too much interference. I'm going to have to say NO to that one unfortunately.
@@Dudlis1 or.... if you cover the whole face of the plate with all 80 magnets it might work. but at that point you'd be adding more weight to the plate, and the price starts to go up.... wouldn't be worth it at that point. Could always glue a thin metal plate to your rubber coated dumbbells.... Yea that's too much, I know. haha.
You could just paint it. But the magnets break so easily I wanted a little more protection for them. They might be fine with just paint. If you try it let me know.
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Are the magnets powerful enough to use on rubber coated dumbbells?
Good job, I did this yesterday, finishing painting today. Foir 2.5lb plated, then doing 4 5lb plates this weekend. Cost spent about 60.00...
Just saw this in my feed and it's genius! Thank you.
Great video/idea, I got suckered by platem*tes awhile ago, cost probably 60 for pair of 2 1/2’s this cost probably 15 or less with extra magnets and bed liner to do more, bought fractional set and did this to them, work great.
Wow U just answered a prayer, I am hi prepping 65s on seated overhead press because my next Pair of DBs are 85s. This will save me the cost of 75s thank U for this and subbed
Taking a crack at a set. already had the magnets and the supplies at walmart were a total of $35 after taxes/etc. weights were $5. I'm adding some crazy strong hard drive magnets in the middle of mine. I have 4 of the 1.25 lb plate mates, so I already am sold on the concept. But, their offerings are expensive. It'll be interesting to see if I feel that the DIY fills me with enough confidence to use them without them dropping on my head. Would be a sad way to depart this world. Thanks for sharing your design. Saved me some expensive trial and error that would have happened. I like your approach better than what I would have come up with. If I like them, the next set will be $10. I will probably make a bunch of them if they turn out good.
This DIY is a fantastic idea. I'm going to try this. Thank you for the video!
I used liquid flex seal after I glued it works great. great video thanks
How has this held up over time?
Awesome video. I have hex dumbbells so this is my weekend project I'm looking forward to.
Awesome! I've been using mine for a few weeks now, so I have a few pointers. If you have lots of magnets, I think I would go with double the magnets just to be safe. Also, if you are doing any kind of overhead movements that the dumbbells could hit together, be careful as the magnets pull each other apart and you end up with a 2.5lb plate on your head.....
@@BarbellSanctuary thanks for the tip. I even have 1.25 pounders to add magnets to. Magnets are changing my life.
@@abrahamrodriguez1569 nice! Yea I'm going to make some 1.25's as well eventually. So many possibilities haha.
I use truck bed liner too on plates,rocker panel paint works great also and is cheaper.I have even used both those on concrete plates I made and it works pretty well,on steel plates it's indestructible.great idea overall though bro,definitely earned a like on this one.
Thanks. Hmmm, yea, I'll pick up a can of rocker panel paint to try next. I think there's 2 kinds you can get. One that stays tacky and one that dries hard? I'll check it out. Thanks for the idea.
@@BarbellSanctuary yeah there is,the kind that stays tacky is some kind of tar crap and I am sure you want to avoid it obviously.I believe they just all that stuff undercoat and not paint though
As someone who dreams of having a home gym as a student this is AWESOME. Thanks for sharing.
EDIT: If you place these dumbbells with the magnetic change plates on your thighs after doing bench/shoulder press, do the magnetic plates shift and move?
A little bit. you need to be careful. Especially if your doing anything overhead!
Gorilla glue??? Can I use it as a hair product??
I don't see why not!!!!
Genius, thanks!
Hi Steph...cool idea brother!...You're one funny dude & you come up with some great ideas!...Look forward to the next! Take care!
Thanks Thomas! Gotta get the thoughts out of my head somehow, haha.
Your uploads makes the wait for the weekend worth it!💪
Glad you like them! I appreciate the support!
Duuuuude!!!!!!! Thank you!!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Fantastic where in the UK can you get this truck bed liner have found the magnets. But great idea
Any automotive store should have it. Thanks for watching!
Great Job - Ill buy these " MARKERS " other i bought in stores SUX..........Thanks for all the links !
Thanks Brutus. Yea, I find any with the retractable felt tip work good. I usually end up putting two coats. Bonus Tip, I use a black sharpie to erase any over paint once the white is dry.
@@BarbellSanctuary I
agree thanks
thanks for posting love your channel
Thanks Alvin! I really appreciate the support! I love building things and I love making videos. So it works out great!
Brilliant! Thanks!
sorry I'm a year late but what watch are you wearing in this video? Thanks
Great idea and great vid Steph. Keep em coming.
Thanks Steph! I will.
Love your creativity bro. Think they'll work on the nuobells as well?
It should if they are steel on the outside. Not sure if they have a coating or not?
@@BarbellSanctuary they do have have a coating. So it won't work?
Can you stick a magnetic plate....to a magnetic plate??? As in, I have 90 pound powerblocks and I want to go up to 95 and 100. If I made 8 of these 2.5 pounders, I would pop 1 on each side to make 95 and 2 on each side to make 100.
NOPE. Don't double stack. Tried it and got a few plates to the head. Can't go more than one. The extra weight doesn't hold.
@@BarbellSanctuary aw, come on! Just add more magnets!!!
@@scottstarek4996 haha. Trust me, I tried! Danger Zone
Ok, fine. But what about adding magnets to a 5 pound plate?? I'll be putting on the side of a powerblock which has a large flat surface, so I can add many / large magnets. I'm gonna try it and report back. Don't try and stop me!!!!
Huge success. No bed liner yet, but with just 6 magnets (very thin, 1.25" diameter), the 5 pound plate is on there for life. I shook it like a wild monkey for 10 seconds and it didn't move a hair. Again, this is on the side of a powerblock, so lots of surface space to play with. (And a 5 pound standard weight plate with an entirely flat face)
Could you just stick the magnets on the iron master tightening screw and then you won't have to do each separate plate?
Great question, but, would it mess up the iron master?
Would you glue magnets on yours and spray bedliner over them?
Most would rather modify some plates...
This is unbelievably ingenious. I have never seen magnetic plates anywhere before and now it leaves me wondering why it's not more prevalent?
Even if you're not a home lifter, this would be a great way to do drop sets at the gym or to just save a little time changing plates.
They’re made commercially. They’re called plate mates, but ridiculously overpriced.
@@carrickdubya4765 I have an adjustable barbell/dumbbell set and it would still be nice just to slap on magnetic plates.
@@samuelscharfenberg483 overpriced doesn't even touch it.....they're insane
Thanks for the video 🦾
Will this work on kettlebells and power blocks?
It will work great with power blocks. As for kettlebells, I wouldn't use it with anything you are going to be swinging.
Clever!!
Thanks!
Errr. What's a 'truck bed' and why does it need 'lining'?
Thank you
Would magnet work on rubber coated dumbbells?
Hmmmm. I think they would stick, but not enough to be safe. Like I mentioned, even a third coat of truck bed liner was almost too much interference. I'm going to have to say NO to that one unfortunately.
@@BarbellSanctuary probably need alot bigger magnets... Anyway if someone have hex metal dumbbells thats really good idea
@@Dudlis1 or.... if you cover the whole face of the plate with all 80 magnets it might work. but at that point you'd be adding more weight to the plate, and the price starts to go up.... wouldn't be worth it at that point. Could always glue a thin metal plate to your rubber coated dumbbells.... Yea that's too much, I know. haha.
The link to the magnets no longer is valid...anyone know what magnets to buy?
Ah.. I'll update the link tomorrow when I get home. Thanks for letting me know.
@@BarbellSanctuary thanks!
Just updated the link! Good luck with the build!
Damn thats a good idea
Thanks Dean! Yea I love it with my Ironmasters.
why truckbed liner and not just the rust paint again?
You could just paint it. But the magnets break so easily I wanted a little more protection for them. They might be fine with just paint.
If you try it let me know.
Videos that begin with "hey everyone" are crap.