How To: DIY Concrete Weight Plates That Don't Break 2023

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2024
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  • @mrjohnnybean7936
    @mrjohnnybean7936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Very underrated yt channel and a very informative video. The only thing I would recommend is to maybe lower the volume of music when you are speaking and then keep it to the volume at regular when not speaking/doing visuals and timelapses.

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I 100% agree. I need to work around my editing software a little more as the one I was using for this video was very rudimentary. Thank you for watching and your kind words!

    • @mrjohnnybean7936
      @mrjohnnybean7936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheIronMason That's absolutely fine. You've earnt my subscribe and I know how fidley and overwhelming editing software can be. That kind of stuff just comes with time. Honestly, I think just keeping a lower volume throughout might help you being heard better. Wishing you the best and success for your channel man, I have a feeling you're gonna get big.

  • @kotimeir1
    @kotimeir1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    מדהים !

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome job! 👍

  • @joseandregoncalves5519
    @joseandregoncalves5519 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The molds are Very top. I put construction iron on the washeres and a lot of cement to make them strong.

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's actually a good idea!

  • @Diamond503.
    @Diamond503. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job I did subscribe!! do you have a link to buy the molds?

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All of the links should be in the bio 👍

  • @djham2916
    @djham2916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should try buying some concrete paving slabs and cut a hole in the middle!

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That seems like a little more work than the prefab molds and a quickcrete bag for $7

  • @RGV2300
    @RGV2300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That concrete look awesome, did you made it? Already-done mixes in my area look rubbish, nothing like yours, which looks homogenious.

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I mixed a bag of dry concrete by hand 👍

  • @Diamond503.
    @Diamond503. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey I have a question... can I cover them with D seal ? I think that could help to but I don't know if it's a good idea xd

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I covered them with Raptor Liner and have a video I need to edit and post. Its helped to keep the outside from flaking but it doesn't penetrate very far. You'd need to apply more than a few layers.

  • @privateassman8839
    @privateassman8839 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    On your note about the concrete dust: you should wear a full seal respirator, not a dust mask. Also (I'm sad to say) facial hair reduces respirator effectiveness, as air can leak in much easier, so you should be clean shaven before working with concrete.

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Dually noted! I will take that advice. Though, it is highly unlikely I will shave my beard just so I can do things involving concrete. I'd rather die tbh lol

    • @privateassman8839
      @privateassman8839 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TheIronMason 😅 one of the reasons I'm scared to grow it out. If we end up in a zombie apocalypse, I wouldn't want to have to go through the pain of putting down my face wombat lol

  • @SundeepakaSunny
    @SundeepakaSunny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you use Quickcrete quick set concrete the red bag for these kind of weights IK dumb question

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a dumb question at all. I'm sure you could. Though, if you do use Quickcrete I'd recommend using a mix that has a 5000psi rating. If you have a moment I'd recommend watching my six month review on concrete weights as well as my impressions on the cheapest bumper plates on the market 👍

  • @mbishop95
    @mbishop95 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i would add some like 9 guage steel or some sort of wiremesh. itll be stronger and u can just drop the weights

  • @shawnkfoster
    @shawnkfoster 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Please lower the volume of the music, otherwise it was great. Thanks!

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Noted! Have done so in my newest videos.

  • @GHuggins
    @GHuggins ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't believe you mentioned in the video or in the list of items, but what were the fibers you were mixing into the concrete mixture and do they really help that much with keeping it together and making it stronger?

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think I do mention that the fibers are fiberglass and they were included in the purchase of the concrete molds. You can check out the owners breakdown on his channel I believe its stix and stone.

    • @GHuggins
      @GHuggins ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheIronMason Does it help that much with helping the concrete stay together?

  • @coastalmuaythai
    @coastalmuaythai ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How thick are they? I’m concerned they take up too much space on the bar..

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  ปีที่แล้ว

      The 45's are about as thick as a clenched fist. So maybe 4 inches wide?

  • @Justthemow
    @Justthemow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should also get a water reducer plasticizer it lets you use less water and make the concrete move more fluidly there’s also another thing you can put in the concrete that’s a sodium silicate Densifier it crystallizes the calcium in the concrete and makes it way stronger and sort of seals it so it won’t feel so chalky as you use it. If you run out of the fiber chop you can find a stucco supply store near you to get fiber chop or by this woven weaven fiber cloth and cut it up you can also seal the plates with SA2000 to close the poors of the concrete so the don’t absorb oiled from your hands to stain them.

  • @yupcb
    @yupcb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    the video is awesome but the price on the molds is incredibly stupid. for that price i could just buy actual weight plates that will last forever

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching and the comment! If you haven't watched my concrete weight review yet, check it out. That's one of the points I go over in depth 🤙

  • @OybekIsmagilov-xv3md
    @OybekIsmagilov-xv3md 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Salom oka

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      aleichem shalom

  • @colesnyder7640
    @colesnyder7640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job but next time i recommend using rebar too

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, if I ever make more I definitely will. I recommend you watch my follow up 6 month review of concrete weights 🤙 hope you enjoyed and got some use out of it

    • @colesnyder7640
      @colesnyder7640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheIronMason ive never seen anyone use fiber glass before so ill have to try it but i have seen people use chicken wire and rebar and they survive an 8ft drop

  • @joseandregoncalves5519
    @joseandregoncalves5519 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brother, you need to iron The wast to increase its useful life, as well as its weight.

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  ปีที่แล้ว

      I never thought of that. Thanks for the tip!

  • @duke605
    @duke605 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Music is so loud. Why do so many people mess this up. There is research papers galore on Google showing how loud the music should be compared to speaking volume

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was one of my very first videos.

  • @luigiprovencher8888
    @luigiprovencher8888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The molds are too expensive. I'd rather just use whatever I can come up with. Yeah it be nice to have a mold and make them look professional but it's way too over priced and I just need them to be practical.

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a solid point! I'd check out my review on the cheapest weight plates. The company in that video keeps having good deals and rubber plates are a buy, ship, lift kinda deal. They might be cheaper for you overall!

    • @luigiprovencher8888
      @luigiprovencher8888 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheIronMason Yeah, I'm just going to make my own plates and molds. I'm liking the trash can plates with the handles on them. So far they're one of the nicest looking concrete plates I've seen on here but can they be made in different sizes idk.

    • @coloradoretreats
      @coloradoretreats ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@luigiprovencher8888 just use a bucket for smaller plates.

    • @luigiprovencher8888
      @luigiprovencher8888 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@coloradoretreats No. I don't need smaller plates. The biggest plates I've got are 35 lbs I think so I need a bunch of 45s or bigger even.

  • @Grof2000
    @Grof2000 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    waste of time and money , concrete will dry and 50 lb will become 10lb ...so do fishing or hiking etc ...

    • @TheIronMason
      @TheIronMason  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Funny enough after drying it didn't reduce in weight at all on my end.

    • @JWill6969
      @JWill6969 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This isnt true at all. While adding water to the mix adds weight to the initial mix it does not change the volume of the concrete itself. So as long as you weigh out 50 lbs dry, add water, and let the concrete cure it will be around 50 lbs. Usually a little over because a tiny amount of moisture wont dissipate. (like a pound or 2) this is a great cheap solution 😊

    • @JWill6969
      @JWill6969 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@TheIronMasonYeah, its a great method for cheap weights. Dont let him stray you from that. I was planning on doing it myself but didnt feel like making molds. Now i know where to go 👍🏿

    • @ares.6658
      @ares.6658 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are very wrong