How To DIY: The Best Concrete Weight Plates
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- I needed some plates for my home gym but was not going to pay $2 per pound. So I decided to buy the Caveman Molds off eBay and made my own.
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Now that the gyms are most likely gonna close again I love u for this!!!!!!!!
Glad I could Help!!
Great advice for the paint! I didn't even know there was paint specifically for concrete, I'm definitely gonna buy some soon. To reinforce my 25 & 45 lbs weights, I put 4 thick steel nails inside the weights in a "tic-tac-toe" shape around the PVC piece.
Nice! Yeah the paint will definitely help. Just make sure you let the primer fully dry.
I’m sorry I missed exactly what you said is required to paint concrete can you just type it out please?
@@nasifmia4277 Concrete Primer
Dude,,,good video! THANKS for passing on this information!!
No problemo. Glad I could help!!
Thanks for the video. Just purchased the Caveman molds. The 3 mold kit is on sale for $65. I also purchased an olympic bar and landmine from blackwidowtg. Time to get back in shape.
Thats a great price! Glad you were able to get them.
Great video. Another way to remove bubbles is to hold your drills motor against the form. The vibrations are great for brining micro bubbles to the surface
Thanks. Oh wow, that’s a great idea! I will definitely do the the next time I make a plate. 👍😎
Looks good, Thank you for the info.
Thanks!! Glad I could help!
Great video! Never seen a TH-camr answer pretty much every comment trying to help people out. Keep it up man! 👌🏻
Thanks!! Trying to help out where I can!
alot of recommended tools to use
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Great video. Thanks.
Thanks!! I appreciate it!
Thanks
I'm here before this guy starts blowing up. This is the best video on concrete weights I've seen
Thank You!! That means a lot! 2021 is the year, reaching for the stars!
@@DanZalinsky sounds awesome mate. Its gonna be the one.
it came out very smooth, thought it was gonna be all blocky
Nice!
More or less all good but that PVC internal sleeve is coming right out since it has no nails, screws, wire or any other sort of retaining system and it was in the mould when the release agent was added meaning it got a light coating of oil over it further decreasing the chance it will stay in place. I've made a few and I used a thicker ABS pipe with screws in the side (I dremeled out any points that went through so they don't scratch the bar)
Yeah I know what you mean with the pvc sleeve. If I got any oil on it I would wipe it right off. Good ideal with the screws though. I havent had an issue with the sleeves on my weights but anything to improve them is good. How many plates have you made?
@@DanZalinsky I made a few kettlebells and gada Mace's (those swing around a lot so they have to be secure) I've got two 24kg plates curing and I used the same abs sleave on those. I went with thicker plates rather than the large diameter thinner ones. I think the solid block will be a bit more secure on the bar since I didn't use a mesh support. If I made some wider ones I'd think about adding a mesh netting as well.
@@mrgordons5130 Awesome!! Sounds like you got a nice setup already!!
Awesome video.. since your cost of the molds keeps getting amortized over each batch you make.. what do you think is your cost per lb of weights? ballpark?
Thanks!! I feel like at this point I’m just down to the cost the cement bags. I can make a 45,25, and 10lb plate with the $5 bag of cement.
Awesome!! How is the quality of the molds? I found some different molds on Amazon and the folks there complaining that the molds are cheap and prone to cracking/failure.
The molds are amazing. Ive make about 24 plates and they are still in great shape. The are made out of some good plastic!
great job man. how many plates u think u can make before mold is unusable
Thanks!! I’m up to about 30 plates and they are still holding up very well. I’m not sure how many but I’ve talked to a few people selling the plates on Facebook marketplace and they have made over 100 and were still using the molds
It is very good they look great but they would take up too much space on a bar because they thick but you could use a scaffolding metal pipe
Thanks. They honestly don’t take up a lot of space on a regular Olympic bar. I also don’t lift very heavy either.
this was very helpfull, thank u so much
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@@DanZalinsky u earned a new subscriber :D
could u do a drop test with these concrete weight plates? it would be amazing to see
its alright if u dont want to, since they take alot of time to make ;)
thanks once again
@@maxim7293 I appreciate it!! Yeah Ill be able to make a few more to do a drop test.
@@DanZalinsky thank u once again :D
Have a wonderful day and stay safe
Hey, very helpful video:) can u do drop test?
how did you get the back side of your plate so smooth? I saw some other diy plate videos and the mold side looked smooth like yours but the back side was rough/rocky
I went over the back side with a trowel, 10-15 minutes after i put the cement in
which primer paint did you use?! something from home depot?! does that help fill in the tiny voids?!
I used Behr Concrete and Masonry Primer from Home Depot. It did help fill some of the tiny voids but not all of them.
Great job! Which rubberized paint did you go with? I've seen a brand stallion which seem difficult to actually get. I know of plasti dip. Would appreciate what has worked for you and your handful of plates you've made.
Thanks. After I primed them with cement primer, I used the Rust-Oleum LeakSeal black paint. It went on a little thicker which I liked.
Really cool video man. Would of loved if you weighed the plate though
Thanks!! I appreciate it! You’re right I probably should have shown the weight. I just used a digital luggage scale.
Hey man great video just wondering what kind of paint you used
I first used a cement sealer/primer. Then I just used black latex paint on most of the plates. There are a few that I used bed liner spray but that got a little pricey.
@@DanZalinsky thanks man appreciate your response
@@DanZalinsky did the bed liner spray work better?
@@faraazmawani5112 Yeah Ive used the bed liner and I really like the way it holds up!
@@DanZalinsky cool, thanks for the quick response bro 👊🏽
Can you make your own molds?use a home depot bucket use a weight scale fill it up to your necessary weight,cut the remaining of the bucket?
Yeah you could do that too. The molds are just very easy to clean and reuse. Plus they are sizes so that you get the correct weight. I have seen people use buckets though.
What material is the metal ring made with? What to purchase? Thank you.
I just bought some metal wire from a hardware store to make the rings. It was 14 gauge galvanized steel wire.
If I make more plates like gym plates will it be effective like doing workout in gym? Can I build my body with these plates? R both same? Pls do reply
Hey, Yeah these are just like plates in the gym. They are just made out of cement.
How do you know if the concrete weights are actually 45 pounds or 35 pounds or 25 pounds? Did you weigh the concrete ahead of time?
The molds are made so that they should be close to the weights(45-25-10lbs). But if they are a little over when they dry, I used a grinder to shave off the extra weight.
@@DanZalinsky thanks
How did you get yours out, everytime I make them its always stuck and i have spend hours getting them out
I would spray the inside of the molds with baking oil like Pam. They came out very easy after that.
Hello,
How can i get the mold. I am from Holland. Could you share a link please.
Hey, yeah the website is www.cavemanweights.com
How long did the shipping take on the molds?
It didn’t take that long. Only about 4-5 days.
What’s the exact measurements of the pvc pipes? Is the inside diameter 2 inch or is the outside diameter 2 inch?
Inside diameter is 2”.
What's the wire for? Forgive me if I missed the part of you explaining it
Its to help hold the mold together. Just extra re-enforcement like rebar.
It might be a better idea to use a fiber reinforced concrete mix than wire or rebar for plates under 5 inches thick.
@@davidmoore1880 I did try using the fiber cement for one of the first molds. Its actually not the same weight when it dries. The 45lb plate come out to about 42lbs with the fiber cement.
If shaking or tamping brings that much water is usually to wet
Yeah I added just a little too much water to this mix. Some of the others were less.
@@DanZalinsky 1 gallon max per 80 lbs - I made over 100 atlas stones 6-10 years aGO , x coworker bought me Gen 2 ? of the Caveman 45lb mold, Its late so Mike ? is sending them express . hopefully by Christmas . i have 24 plates ot make asap ,. I;'m gonna do 5 days in mold and 1-1/2 days to air dry . Then i have my way of process of DROP them 10 feet up . after my 5th Atlas stone no cracks or chips, 150lb to 293 lbs, ..
Today date 24/6/2021 . Where to get those designed weight plates? Brother.
Hey, I got them at www.cavemanweights.com
How exact were the weights to what they were supposed to be?
There were within 3/4 to 1/2 a pound off. I added a little more so I could use a grinder and take off what I needed.
I want the mould
Hey you can order them from www.cavemanweights.com
Where can i buy the plastic mounting plates
You can get that at www.cavemanweights.com
How did you build that mold? And what kind of oil is that?
I didn’t make that actual molds. Those I got from www.cavemanweights.com. The oil is just cooking oil spray.
@@DanZalinsky is it okay to use cooking oil? Not a spray
@@DanZalinsky or any alternatives that won't get the concrete to stick. Suggestions?
You could use any other type of lubricant. Spray on WD40 would work too
What kind of oil did you spray?
I just use Pam spray.
I wonder how these weight hold up to being dropped
Amount of water does not make it stronger or weaker and the way you mix it relates to air pockets. The amount of water creates a longer cure time.
I agree. I wasnt trying to say you can make your concrete stronger than it already is. I probably could have worded it differently. Thanks for pointing that out.
Where can i get the mould from im in the uk
I would check on eBay.
How long you itll last if you put rubber coat on it?
Ive had the rubber coating on mine for over 6 months and they are still holding up!
What does the 5000 psi means, it is stronger than normal cement, denser?? Help me out
The strength of concrete is measured in psi. So the 5000 can withstand heavy impacts or a lot of wear and tear without breaking or cracking.
@@DanZalinsky that you very much, hoping to get the weights done!!
@@mikhaelolbrechtscosta3903 Awesome!! I love them. Ive been using them since August of last year with no issues.
Does it really take a year for the molds to come in?
I saw on the link the molds doesn’t ship until Feb 2, 2021
Wait nvm I’m an idiot
Hahaha it’s all good.
@@DanZalinsky Are the molds reusable ?
Yes they are
How do I create the weight molds?
The molds were bought online. I found mine on eBay. Caveman Weight Molds.
I wonder how close to the advertised weight they are
If you fill the molds up to the top it should be exact. A few of my first ones were off 1/2 -3/4” of a pound for the 45lb weights. But after that I would overfill it just slightly then grind off any extra weight on the back side of the plate.
I need molds in kenya. Price?
I would check on eBay for the molds. Just search Caveman Weight Molds
How do you get the actual desired weight ?
Hey. You can weigh out the correct amount of concrete before pouring it into the mold. Or if you fill the mold to the rim it is very close to the weight that the mold shows.
Did you make the mold yourself ???
Nah I got them from www.cavemanweights.com
Where’d you get the molds bro
Hey. Got them at www.cavemanweights.com
Thanks man I appreciate it 🤙🏼 have a good one
No problemo! Same to you.
How do you clean the molds? Does any concrete residue stick around inside after use?
I just use a hose and a cloth. They leave a small amount of residue but they clean up easily if you use the spray cooking oil before you pour the mold.
From where can I buy dumbbell shapes?
www.cavemanweights.com.
@@DanZalinsky thanks bro
3:14 this is completely false. Less water you add (less than recommended) will not activate the main ingredient (cement) which won't bond well, which makes concrete weaker because it won't set. Less water = weak concrete. Too much water = weak concrete. With that being said, you made some damn fine looking weights and good mix on the concrete
Ahh okay gotcha. Just gotta make sure I follow the recommended mixture. Thanks! Weights are holding strong 😎
@@DanZalinsky thats good to hear! Cause weights are scary expensive rn lol
Yeah they still cost way too much!
How to get weight frame....
The weight frame was from Amazon. That one isn’t available but they have a lot to choose from.
I need 300kg for powerlifting so if i buy 300kg it's gonna cost me a lot of money. so i decided to make my own plates... is it okay if i make 50kg plates? I mean one plate will be 50kg
That would be a heavy plate. I dont know of plates that go about 45kgs. I dont know how easy it would be to find a mold that could support 50kg, and it would have to be an enormous mold too. Plus I think it would be easier getting to an exact weight by using a smaller mold.(20kg)
@@DanZalinskythanks. what kind of mold should i choose? i mean what is the name of the mold that i must buy?
@@maskedbodybuilder4020 The mold that I bought were Caveman Weight Molds. They are amazing.
You might want to not coat it until it's fully cured, after minimum 7 days.
Some I painted after 24 hours and some a week later. Ive haven't seen any paint chip or peel from either of them yet. But ill keep you updated.
@@DanZalinsky has there been any significant difference waiting 1 day vs a week?
@@KaijuB9k Yeah after a few more molds in colder temps its better to wait about a week to use it. The plastic insert can still move around slightly which might throw off the plate itself.
@@DanZalinsky thanks for responding I did my first mold and I can definitly tell that the 1 day initial harden was still pretty soft.
Gyms HATE this new trick!
Yes! But it helps us that can’t go back and wanna save some money 👍😎
@@DanZalinsky How many and what size cans do you go through for bed liner on the plates?
@@Maximus5798 I'm not sure of the size but they are bigger than the normal spray can. It varies from plate to plate but I think one can covered a 45, 25 and 10lb plate.
Price in indian rupes
Sorry can’t help ya with that one.
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Has anyone been de-molding after 24 hours?
A few of my molds I took out after only 24 hours. I let them dry longer after I took them out though.
@@DanZalinsky Thanks. Trying to free up the molds a little faster and get to the next batch. Was planning on at least a week of drying before any painting or lifting...
Ahh okay. Yeah you’ll be fine to pull them after 24 hours.
So these are not quite DIY plate. You need the die. The plastic die used to pour the concrete in are outragedly expensive Unless one wants to make many plates it is not worth.
For the price of the die you can buy a plate.