DIY - Cheap Concrete Dumbbells

In this Video I show you how I made concrete dumbbells for the less than $30 per set. --------------------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) Tools and materials (0:16) Metal Handles (0:43) Concrete form tubes (1:13) The weight of concrete - math is hard (1:46) Sizing (2:18) Accuracy (2:46) Cutting the form tubes (3:07) Cutting the Handles (3:53) Mixing and prep (4:18) Filling the forms (4:52) Setting the handles (5:02) Setting up the 2nd pour (5:52) Removing the form tubes (6:55) Conclusion (7:27) My website: https://www.fixitwithjerry.com/ Affiliate Disclaimer: https://www.fixitwithjerry.com/affiliate-disclaimer/ Blog Post for this Video: https://www.fixitwithjerry.com/diy-concrete-dumbbells/ ***** UPDATE NOTES: I made updates to the US Standard measurement to make them more accurate and added a decimal to fraction conversion chart. Also, due to security reasons by my web-host provider I am no longer able to offer XLS downloads. I have also added a METRIC chart. Both are available through the link below! Thanks for watching! ***** PDF Imperial and Metric Chart - https://www.fixitwithjerry.com/diy-concrete-dumbbells/ - then scroll down. Calculator for tubes other than 8" - http://ustesg.com/calculate.html Credit: Ustes Greenridge Affiliate Links: - Thanks for your support! --------------------------- Tools and Materials in this video 8" Form Tube: https://homedepot.sjv.io/qYPJy 1" EMT Conduit: https://homedepot.sjv.io/mYQAX 80lb Concrete: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Y7Z6R Hack saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Rqxqb Trowel: https://homedepot.sjv.io/M7rJK Razor Knife: https://homedepot.sjv.io/4X41Z Tape Measure: https://homedepot.sjv.io/N7jZK ---------------------------- Other Tools: Rigid Cordless Hammer Drill: https://homedepot.sjv.io/5BGb9 Rigid Impact Driver set: https://homedepot.sjv.io/LEbKj Cordless tool pouch: https://homedepot.sjv.io/9q5VW Dewalt Socket Set: https://homedepot.sjv.io/jaoRe Husky Rolling Tote: https://homedepot.sjv.io/5z9kj Gorilla Step Ladder: https://homedepot.sjv.io/ejVnr 6-in-1 Screw Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/A5Jgj Cordless drill pouch: https://homedepot.sjv.io/9q5VW -------------------------------------------------------- MUSIC CREDITS: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Song: ( Energetic Rock ) By : Anwar Amr • Video Link: https://youtu.be/HPa9eTADd5Y ► For More Music: https://goo.gl/kWPRZt ► Follow us: Soundcloud https://goo.gl/naDGVE ► All MP3 Files https://goo.gl/UqfUqM ► Facebook https://goo.gl/cQhZp4 ► Twitter https://goo.gl/2NuCtM ► Google+ https://goo.gl/uy3A53 ► Instagram https://goo.gl/KWPDxz ► Dailymotion https://goo.gl/XpMFAa ► Contact us : [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High-strength Concrete Mix (crack resistant if you can find it) 80lb bag ~ around $5 Dollars 8" Concrete form tube - sold in 48" lengths ~ about $10 Dollars 1" metal conduit - sold in 10ft lengths (or iron pipe if you don't have the means to cut it) ~ $11 dollars Duct Tape ~ $5 Dollars Total Cost with materials to spare: Less than $30 Dollars An 80lb bag of concrete will yield one set of 40lb dumbbells (makes sense right?). You will have left over form tube and conduit so the best value here is to make more than one set. The Crack-resistant concrete is the best because it has tiny fiberglass fibers in it that make it stronger. You definitely don't want to use any fast-setting concrete or motor mix. I made sets 40's, 45's, 55's, and 65's and used 5 80 lb bags. You could also use the same concept to make barbell weights if you want. List of Materials: - High-strength Concrete Mix (crack resistant if you can find it) 80lb bag ~ around $5 Dollars - 8" Concrete form tube - sold in 48" lengths ~ about $10 Dollars - 1" metal conduit - sold in 10ft lengths (or iron pipe if you don't have the means to cut it) ~ $11 dollars Total Cost with materials to spare: Less than $30 Dollars An 80lb bag of concrete will yield one set of 40lb dumbbells (makes sense right?). You will have left over form tube and conduit so the best value here is to make more than one set. The Crack-resistant concrete is the best because it has tiny fiberglass fibers in it that make it stronger. You definitely don't want to use any fast-setting concrete or motor mix. I made sets 40's, 45's, 55's, and 65's and used 5 80 lb bags. You could also use the same concept to make barbell weights if you want.