This is awesome mate, have been thinking of a way to make weight plates for a while

Very nice! 👍

Good job! Well done, great video. Thanks for sharing.

@MattLees-Nunan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No worries😊

I actually thought you were gonna cut the poly bins as the skin for the plate, after you had trimmed the interior tubing. LOL I guess that would work too with a layer on the cement site of the plate. Nice work mate. Looks proper good 👍

@MattLees-Nunan

2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea there👌

Great job 👏 👍

@MattLees-Nunan

11 ай бұрын

Thank you😁

Awesome.

Your a bloody genius 👍👍

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nik! Was a good fun project😁

Hey Matt! Just finished my first plate! Im from Canada and with the lockdown and no way to find these bins cheap? I payed 46$ for just 2 buckets but in time it will pay off! The plates look great mate thanks again 👍

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, Wow!! That's expensive but you're exactly right. You can keep re-using them👊🤗 Thanks for the feedback and if you feel like it...Add me on insta and post it in a story so I can share it!

@alexanderizzard1254

3 жыл бұрын

For sure! I don’t have instagram atm but I will make an account and get a story going! I’m in the process of painting them right now, I have 2-45lbs 4-25lbs and hope to do some 10s! Thanks again Matt I will message as soon as I have the account going!

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderizzard1254 Great work!! Looking forward to seeing what colours you've decided to go with!😁

“That’s not a knife,” jk man had too, great video best one yet! Easy done with those buckets!

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha Cheers my man! Glad you liked it😊

Looking good great job

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin!

After the paint are the weights smooth? Would they rip a carpet picking them up and down doing deadlifts for example?

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

I only paint one side and it's smooth as a baby's bottom! I recommend getting rubber matting though just to be on the safe side😊

So 20kg of dry concrete will make a 20kg plate? Adding the water and the hardening process doesn't change the weight at all?

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Because water evaporates into a gas😊

Aussiesome videos man ;)

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

This is great !

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it😊

Perfect for lockdown.. and considering a normal 25 KG plate costs 100 euros.. this is perfect if youre cash strapped

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

That's right!! And it's a fun project. Did you try it?

Nice job on the plates. Quick question(s) - 1) how did the plates turn out weight-wise? All the same more-or-less? 2) For a 20kg plate, you say 20kg dry concrete. Adding in the re-bar, does that not put you over 20kg? Assume it'd be minimal anyway, I guess.

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, correct! The re-bar will add about another 500gr to it but not substantial enough to worry over😊

What if I add rocks into it? Would it decrease the overall volume of the plates (making it thinner)? 🤔🤔

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

As long as you're following a ratio of cement, rock and water which is at least 20mpa. Always measure dry weight in the mould because remember water evaporates into a gas which means it weighs nothing!

Would drilling a hole into a stepping stone break the stone?

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Not if you've put the mesh in😊

I think you could possibly get even more strength if you added some bondcrete

@MattLees-Nunan

4 ай бұрын

I like your thinking!

Hey bro it’s Pat, subbed 🤙

@MattLees-Nunan

4 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Awesome😁 Glad you like the videos. Let me know if you need a hand with any of the equipment👍

how did you weigh them? scales under the bucket while adding the concrete?

@MattLees-Nunan

4 жыл бұрын

You put the bucket over the scales with dry concrete weight before mixing. Water doesn't add to the weight because it evaporates👍

@ellnixuk1

4 жыл бұрын

@@MattLees-Nunan nice. Thank you!

Hey man, the sides of my plates are coming off after drying them? Any solutions to that why is it happening?

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Hi bro, So what you'll need to do is strip that paint off and get a spray paint that is both a primer and paint so that it sticks to the concrete. Make sure the plate is clean and not too hot or cold!😁🤘

@Shvmadogg

3 жыл бұрын

You can add silicon in to the concrete mix and it will make them better built

@kurtisbatchler

14 күн бұрын

@@Shvmadogg How? Is there silicon that comes in a powder form or do I just squirt some from a caulking gun?

Hello brother did you add cement in that concerete. What did you add how did you do it. Take it as I have never touched concerete or cement before so guide please

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, so you can buy pre-made bags with the cement already in it and all you do is add water😊👌

@Atomicgamerz303

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattLees-Nunan thank you champion 🤘🏼

@Atomicgamerz303

3 жыл бұрын

Does this sound good ? Blue circle mastercrete ?

@Atomicgamerz303

3 жыл бұрын

Answer bro

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

@@Atomicgamerz303 Is it general purpose 40mpa?

Would these fit a standard 1 inch dummbell? I already have dumbbells but just need heavier weights.

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

I don't see why it wouldn't. I assume you mean barbell?

@fightermma

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattLees-Nunan No I mean dumbbells. I have 2x25KG Dumbbells but they become too light after a short period. I end up repping them for 20 plus reps. My plan was to create 4x7Kg or 4x10kg weight plates for the dumbbells so Id have heavy enough weight to press/RDL. That way I'll have either either 36.5KG dumbbells or 42.5KG ones. It's become very evident that lockdowns will become a reoccurring thing so it seems and I feel it's best for me to create some decent equipment. I'm going to buy tools to help me create an incline/decline bench with a leg curl on it. Then afterwards maybe a cable machine. I was also thinking about creating an adjustable barbell and also a pair of adjustable barbell stands to help me do bench press, shoulder press and squats. However due to space constraints may just stick with a bench and a cable machine. Honestly the home made stands I've seen 9n KZread aren't that great. They involve using buckets and don't slide up and down like regular stands. How would you go about making wooden barbell stands that you can use for benching/squats that you can adjust by sliding up and down? I would use a hole saw for that part of the would you would put the clips into to adjust the height but don't know how I would cut the wood the adjustable part would be sliding up and down in. I assume Id have to cut out a rectangular piece of wood from it's middle but assume that would make the barbell stand weaker. I would need something heavy duty that I could use to bench 140kg plus. Sounds like a real stretch to build something like that out of wood for me. Any ideas?

@fightermma

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattLees-Nunan A stand like this would be perfect kzread.info/dash/bejne/lHhspsWvo9LVgZs.html

Hey Matt I wanted to know what type of containers those are... like their materials

@MattLees-Nunan

4 ай бұрын

They are soft plastic containers😊

Great video! What was used for the color/coating?

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you like it😊 I used a spray paint which is a primer/paint all in one! I gave them 3 coats, allowing them to dry 1hr between coats. Hope this helps!

What do you use as a bar and lock?

@MattLees-Nunan

8 ай бұрын

Hi! I found a 2m piece of 3mm x 32mm galvanised tubing and for the lock I found some some clamps from a hardware store that do the trick! www.temu.com/ul/kuiper/un9.html?subj=coupon-un&_bg_fs=1&_p_jump_id=895&_x_vst_scene=adg&goods_id=601099516924991&sku_id=17592216751659&adg_ctx=a-8bea62c2~c-24d798a3&_x_ads_sub_channel=shopping&_p_rfs=1&_x_ns_prz_type=-1&locale_override=12~en~AUD&_x_ns_sku_id=17592216751659&mrk_rec=1&_x_ads_channel=google&_x_gmc_account=710728018&_x_login_type=Google&_x_ads_account=2720833615&_x_ads_set=20289798374&_x_ads_id=145649057250&_x_ads_creative_id=663067281338&_x_ns_source=g&_x_ns_gclid=Cj0KCQiAj_CrBhD-ARIsAIiMxT-tcGyknVn1ydcjsURrWMaCmww6_s7RTj56AJ8aOfBKvELTCqCnoq8aAkGAEALw_wcB&_x_ns_placement=&_x_ns_match_type=&_x_ns_ad_position=&_x_ns_product_id=710728018-17592216751659&_x_ns_target=&_x_ns_devicemodel=&_x_ns_wbraid=CjgKCAiAj_CrBhBcEigAoIuo5i_BWiKxEZk0jqQ3Ji2n4aHgGeTtbZ1zTJQZfGwfPoiT4t6uGgJI3Q&_x_ns_gbraid=0AAAAAo4mICHHxaQFN0ztc6Khr-Lqirv6R&_x_ns_targetid=pla-2065954318975&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj_CrBhD-ARIsAIiMxT-tcGyknVn1ydcjsURrWMaCmww6_s7RTj56AJ8aOfBKvELTCqCnoq8aAkGAEALw_wcB

Hi,may i know the bar bell is a real bar bell or it just a steel?

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

It's just a 32mm, 3mm thick, 2.4m steel tubing. Everything in the IsoGym is homemade!!!

@cffoo438

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattLees-Nunan nice ... What is the maximum weight it can supports?

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

I've had 180kg on there

@cffoo438

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattLees-Nunan cool...that is crazy. Thanks for the info

@cffoo438

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattLees-Nunan i am going to diy the cement plate as well...just hope it wont break easily

Bro what size are the buckets for the 20KG and 10KG weights? What width bucket would you recommend?

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Bro, I used a 380mm tub for the 20kg and a 300mm tub for the 10kg. Hope this helps😊

@fightermma

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattLees-Nunan Is 380mm the depth or width?

@fightermma

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattLees-Nunan I figured ot out.

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

@@fightermma brilliant

What are those iron steel thingy's inside for?

@freeg1312

2 жыл бұрын

and what are they called?

@MattLees-Nunan

2 жыл бұрын

That is reinforcing so the concrete doesn't crack

@freeg1312

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattLees-Nunan thanks man i will need this, my friend and i are making a gym together and real plates are way to expensive

@MattLees-Nunan

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Let me know how it goes! @mattnunan😊

Would this fit a standard bar or Olympic bar?

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

This only fits my piece of 32mm tubing but you can measure what your bar is and get a pvc sleeve to suit🙂

Hello ! Can someone tell me what type of paint he used for the weights? Thank you !

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

HI!😊 I used a water based multi purpose primer and paint spray. The paint store should have what you need👍

What about mixing with water?? How much water did you put in?!?!?

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

If you read the directions on the bag it will tell you. I put 2.2L per 20kg bag🙂

do they crack/break?

@MattLees-Nunan

2 жыл бұрын

No, they are all good🤙

Friend, thank you very much, excellent work. How to know the diameter for each mold?

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just find whatever mold you can think you can use. I got these from a hardware store. Some bargain stores might have containers you can use too!😊

@carlosandres878

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattLees-Nunan Thank you master!!

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

@@carlosandres878 You're most certainly welcome!🙂

@BRUTUSPLAC

3 жыл бұрын

USE THE SAME "" SIZE "" as your Olympic weights 45 lbers AVG 17inches .........or if yuor using Standard 50 lb plates , ETC ETC

I thought that scale was yours, you should buy your own, Lol.

@MattLees-Nunan

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

fuck yes