How to Make Homemade Dumbbells - DIY Dudes

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You Will Need:
Drill with 1/4 Drill Bit
Sawzall (or Hack Saw) w/metal cutting blade
Tape Measure
Box Cutter / Utility Knife
2 2 Quart Plastic Containers w/lids
2 1/4 inch bolts
4 1/4 inch nuts
16 inches of 3/4 inch Metal Electrical Conduit
16 oz of ready to use concrete
48 oz of water
Mixing Spoon
Spray Paint
Buff Dudes / DIY / How to Make Homemade Dumbbells
Edited by: Hudson
Starring: Duke
Pixel Art By João Victor G. Costa - / jinndemonevil
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"Impact Intermezzo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@817barriokid]

Dude: damn you big, what gym you go to? Me: Home Depot

[@mrpanda2655]

That’s what she said, but it was a doooood

[@Daize504]

😂😂

[@OosGuitar]

You can always use empty protein tubs and fill those with concrete.

[@buffdudes]

Ha, that's a great idea Olivier van Rooij !

[@l00PercentJuice]

Yep. Coffee containers work too.

[@Jaymzzz1349]

i have the 5lb tubs of protein. you may be on to something here!

[@beggzade6586]

*****

[@beggzade6586]

like

[@mrhorselegs616]

whos here after the world wide quarantine??

[@Abu-Ishaq]

Yeah.

[@itzben499]

Yeah, everything's sold out

[@briancirelli8909]

me

[@ahmadbazzi4639]

Tony Orellana I just bought adjustable dumbbells, saves a lot of space and money

[@chip2881]

@@ahmadbazzi4639 where man, only things I can see are like a 30kg set for 300+ pounds, been looking everyday now

[@vrstovsek]

Thanks BUFF DAD!!!

[@diyduke]

You're welcome

[@Zarman1337]

Can you use plastic ice cream packages with lids instead of plastic containers that cost money , or are the plastic of the ice cream packages too thin ?

[@diyduke]

Yeah if it's too thin probably wouldn't work

[@JeffTheHokie]

The plastic doesn't need to be thick. It's only a form to hold the concrete until it sets. You can use those, soda bottles (2 and 3 liter) milks jugs, pails of various sizes, etc. If you don't have to buy the container (and you don't) this is very inexpensive.

[@apieceofbread9022]

You've saved my gains from the quarantine. Never thought I'd see the day when rogue website is completely wiped out.

[@apieceofbread9022]

@bloop bloop ever heard of German volume training?

[@Blackriver48]

i am very excited if you produce more of these DIY videos ! they are great and good to understand.

[@DeltaDrifter2201]

He's an awesome dad. Knows his stuff! Awesome at making videos and explaining things well in front of the camera and intelligent on inventing new ideas and creative ones too! Big thumbs up! Make another one soon please.

[@InklanUtterfield]

I'm confused. I used the optional companion but he stopped moving when I was finished and I don't know where his parts go.

[@PeterSivazak]

This is quite possibly the coolest father/son thing to do ever.

[@JamAirsoft]

I love this guy he seems so nice! Is he one of the dads or just a friend?

[@buffdudes]

He's our Dad, JamAirsoft "Buff Duke" ;-)

[@QUITEthegamer]

Buff Dudes he look more like brandon :)

[@lukefrombk]

+Buff Dudes Buff Duke is your dad ! thats so cool lol you guys are the awsome :))

[@AcDc61272]

I'm not a DIYer, but these videos are too awesome. Good work my man!

[@parslipsb]

The dyi videos are awesome! I mean all buff dude videos are awesome but these are especially so! I am a computer tech for a school district and I work out at one of our gyms every day after work, and I've been concerned about the aging or broken equipment our district doesn't have the money to replace. Some of these videos might be very helpful in getting this gym up to snuff on the cheap. Thank you!

[@flybikes29]

9:11 He almost started crying. What a genuine person :')

[@Papa91echo]

Love this dude, he is awesome. Keep em' coming

[@Samplelord]

Thanx Buff Dad.....these DIY episodes are the best!

[@skygodofallurya]

Buff Duke is the best. Honestly, the younger guys are cool to watch and I get a lot out of the exercise tutorials and comedy skits, but this guy is my favorite.

[@bryantc2899]

A man that knows how to work with his hands is a smart and cool man!!

[@Dbz8607]

could you possibly make a power rack/cage in the future? :) would love to see that :) and maybe an adjustable bench ;)

[@filipstotarski3197]

What else? A treadmill? ;)

[@Dbz8607]

no treadmills are too mainstream ;)

[@JoshT2317]

Hahaha why not the whole gym

[@Dbz8607]

or even scaffolding...

[@danielhearse7709]

@Dbz8607 they were laughing at you then, but look at us all now 😩

[@michaelbunn1465]

Awesome video...i work for a concrete precast company and we have leftover concrete nearly everyday...ive used 4" or 6" pvc pipe cut about 3 or 4 inches tall and coat the inside of the pipe and whatever the pipe is resting on with diesel fuel or gas alternatively so after it sets up you can hammer the pvc off with ease. Just use the conduit or in my case I have so chrome pipes I found and anchor them just like buff dudes did. Love the work keep it up and stay buff!

[@7flat9]

Once again, another awesome DIY workout equipment by Buff Dad. I can't wait to put together my power rack and bench. Oh and order the BUFF DUDES program. You guys are the best!

[@EmbodimentOfZikkurat]

If it's interesting to anyone: moisture doesn't evaporate from concrete mixture, because concrete does not dry - it sets. Water stays in it and combines with its various components.

[@eduardofreitas8336]

A good bit of water does evaporate. The final product will be lighter than what you measure when still wet.

[@jackh3315]

@@eduardofreitas8336 how much heavier should I weigh the wet mix to get an accurate weight?

[@Irtehpokemenz]

Buff Dad

[@DJRoll15]

I’ll most likely never do these DIY gym projects, but I definitely enjoyed watching you put these things together since I’m stuck at home.

[@PockyPino]

Although these dumbbells take quite long to make it's absolutely worth it. I also really enjoy the DIY videos. It's cool to watch, even if I don't make some stuff myself!

[@PrincessPikka]

Got to love Buff Dad :) x

[@Burog1]

You should show us how to make 45lbs PLATES........

[@ChilledOutBro]

THIS

[@SK4713]

ATG gains Use a round form and pour concrete into it using the same method. it will make a plate with the right thickness. adjust the thickness for weight. make sure you put a spacer in the middle though.

[@SK4713]

ATG gains Use a round form and pour concrete into it using the same method. it will make a plate with the right thickness. adjust the thickness for weight. make sure you put a spacer in the middle though.

[@xxjaydog71xx]

ChilledOutBro How about if you could get two 5 gallon bucket lids, tape them together, then make a hole in one of them after you tape them together and pour the concrete in. Then drill a hole after you coated the concrete with wax or something to keep it together. But hey, these were your weights years ago. Kind of like reinventing the wheel. Just a theory.

[@JeffTheHokie]

Rule of thumb is that a gallon of finished concrete weighs about 20 pounds, so you need 2 1/4 gallons, or 520 cubic inches. If the mold is 15 inches across, your 45 pound plate will be close to (slightly under) 3 inches. You don't want it much thicker or your bar will run out of room for additional plates. Water chemically bonds with the mix, so the final weight should be a little more than the dry mix. Get an 80 pound bag of quikrete and use half for each plate. Get some plastic garden edging, cut 2 4-foot lengths, roll and tape them. Those will be the sides of your 2 molds (1 for each plate). Diameter will be 15.27 inches across, making your plates just a hai runder 3 inches thick.. The base of your mold could be plywood, cardboard, sheet plastic, or the ground. In the center of each, put a piece of 2 inch PVC pipe. That will be the donut hole- , and should fit an olympic bar snugly. Use caulk or duct tape to secure the pipe and keep the concrete out. Shoot for close to 3-inch depth. You probably won't hit 45 pounds exactly, but what is most important is that your two plates match each other. Weigh 40 pounds of concrete powder into each mold , when you mix in the water, measure equal amounts. When you finish, the 2 inch pipe should be a snug fit over your bar- if it's too snug, tap it out with a hammer, otherwise cut it flush with the plate.

[@joshl90]

Nice crosscut saw in the background!!! The memories it could tell

[@tahakhan2863]

Nice tricks to make our own dumbells at home... great piece of information shared by buff dad on tools and hardware.

[@brdguitar]

This has to be one of their dads. He looks just like the guy with the short hair. Great video!

[@superhumanscatcat]

Homemade punching bag with stand

[@MrBadhabits1]

Todd fill a military Seabag with sand, hook a chain to all four holes and mount as needed. Duct tape the whole bag or wrap it with whatever you like, we did that in Iraq and worked awesome!

[@corbind.9395]

Dude these are awesome! loving this series. keep up the good work! Can't wait to see everything you're going to make yourself.

[@grant22duncan]

I appreciate you making these videos my home gym has finally begun!! I've made some dumbbells and a bench now!

[@franxk3228]

Is this man, the father to the two buff dudes? He has the same speech characteristics.

[@tammybrown8033]

...*cousin*

[@franxk3228]

tammy brown Ok, thanks tammy.

[@TheDerro123]

Franx K No he is the Buff Dudes Buff Dad

[@tammybrown8033]

TheDerro123 ...*he looks 2 young 2 be their dad....its the cousin*

[@chrisq3484]

tammy brown its his dad. they say it in the power rack video

[@YellowMonsterDudeXD]

The closest thing I can get to this equipment is a tea spoon and a 15cm plastic ruler...

[@raptor074]

Best looking homemade dumbells you rock buffdudes!!!

[@theBoonarmies]

Duke, the king we needed this year. Absolute legend.

[@SuedeSwede]

This guy rules, I wish he was my uncle

[@iPlayiOS]

Awesome!

[@hugotheboss4545]

I'm doing this first thing in the morning. Awesome video! Keep doing DIY stuff!

[@WorkoutDude25]

Truly a great and informative vid!! It just makes you want to do your own dumbbells, but might have to watch it more than a couple of times!

[@snipermma5404]

I use my backpack and a metal bar, fill it with books. wear it for squats, pushups... put the bar through the straps for curls, behind the back tricep extensions, upright rows... one handed bent over rows. you can do a lot with a backpack

[@DarkLinkAD]

+christain chausse When I was 12, I had an 80lb backpack, refused to use a locker. No one could lift it toothere shoulders lol I had to repair the strap on a regular basis.

[@snipermma5404]

+DarkLinkAD lol I guess I have a super back pack

[@jamesfranco9484]

aye so do I :D I even use that and a big paint drum thing with the bar for barbell curls

[@jacobgolden8524]

dude. thank you

[@miskee11]

i filled my containers with osmium instead of concrete, but i couldnt use plastic since osmium melts at 3027 degrees celsius (~5480 in fahrenheit) and even steel containers would be in danger of incineration as it melts in 2750 degrees celsius. i was pretty much forced to use tungsten containers, so the project was relatively expensive for me.

[@taledarkside]

I need buff dude stickers, so I can do more reps. Great job Buff Dude Dad. The black plastic finish looks really cool.

[@mozahid9803]

Dude your dad is so cool! Love these do it your self videos. They really are awesome. These videos are a great addition to your channel. This mixed in with the Mistakes to avoid and other comical features such as the Yoda skit, leaves me impressed at how well diversified your channel is. I think you guys are doing a great job and I hope you keep up the great work!

[@ForgivEarl]

this guy reminds me of heisenberg from breaking bad

[@TheDietKitchen1]

In for hammer vid!

[@jeremyjarvis3368]

Nice really enjoy the DIY stuff Sir Duke.

[@Googladesh]

Buff Dad is awesome. really looking forward to some diy projects

[@rsumar1]

It's "WHEY" easier... Lol

[@Cxeri93]

Walter white aint dead, he's working out to get bigger for his revenge on Jesse.

[@mariahshe-wolf2723]

Cxeri93 wait.....what? Im not close to the end. Jesse just had to shoot the nerdy meth assistant guy to ensure walter didnt get replaced. And now jesse is throwing drug rave parties in his house so he doesnt have to face reality.

[@robertfazackerley3080]

Yes Buff Duke! Tyvm for the video! 💪

[@itsConstantine]

2020 and we need more DIY Duke!

[@MrLSalazar714]

My coworkers laughed at me when I told them that my older brothers and I used tin cans filled with concrete as dumb bells when we lived in Mexico. " Tin cans filled with concrete? Why not just buy dumb bells?"

[@ryanmcgrath4928]

Cause were locked in our houses by the government

[@paulshamblin6260]

Your coworkers need to go to Mexico. Damn the women are pretty and the food is good!

[@Bright-Plans]

Most of people do not have sufficient money so these type of equipment are the best options for them . I like this creativity.

[@JosephQPublic]

Ryan McGrath - The original comment was from 4 years ago..

[@paulshamblin6260]

@@JosephQPublic what's your point?

[@daviddouglas5581]

what a fucking AWESOME guy!

[@DARKSIDE64002]

Love these DIY help my lacking forearms with that one DIY vid . keep em coming !

[@Adam.Law1]

This is really handy to know scenes of the times that we live in at the moment cheers dude

[@everss02]

I would add some lead to get more weight in a smaller size, maybe get some cheap lead from old car batteries

[@ben3247]

That concrete probably tastes better than the crappy protein I bought. Does anyone know of a brand that has the protein/taste ratio down pat?

[@wjsnsoobin]

Birder Ben MTS is my favourite so far there red velvet is so good but if you don't wanna buy online you can also get isoflex chocolate peanut butter, the best chocolate peanut butter protein powder I've ever tasted. A cheaper option though would be musclepharm cookies and cream but the protein quality isn't the best

[@varolussalsanclar1163]

Birder Ben weider choc is pretty good. very good quality protein as well.

[@emailjwr]

Birder Ben - optimum nutrition gold standard, extreme milk chocolate. It's perfection.

[@srgaban6147]

Loved the video. Love your style!

[@minaaz3834]

Man where have you been all my life you are the best bless dude

[@ramclam1]

How would u know how much concrete to put for a certain weight... Do u weigh it as you pour??? Would the evaporation or curing of the concrete effect the outcome of the finished weight? Let me know how this actually works fellas. Thanks.

[@JeffTheHokie]

A rule of thumb is 1 US gallon of finished concrete yields about 20 pounds. If you want to make an incremental set of dumbbells, then 1 quart (1 pint per dumbbell-head) would yield a 5 pound increment.

[@TheJohnnybelfast]

@@JeffTheHokie love your Stone Age measurements

[@rostilj92]

this guy reminds me on Walter White ahaha :D

[@TheAwakez]

another amazing video! we need more of buff dad!

[@brentalexander2116]

Great video buff dudes. Watching all the way in Trinidad and Tobago and I'm definitely going to be trying this in the very near future

[@jaimesalazar3727]

Damn he is basically an older version of Brandon (well he is his dad)

[@mihalisg6940]

Buff Dudes dad is cooler than me

[@Patrick-il4es]

Great job and nice presentation !

[@mdogy2k]

Great totorial! I am going to make this. Thanks buff dudes!

[@iceman7157]

Can you show us how to make a curling bar?

[@aleronjames2490]

***** There is no such thing as common sense on youtube *sigh

[@BurgertubeFounder]

Why does concrete mixture look apetizing?

[@evanmendez-perez5960]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@lt7601]

looks like 12lbs whey lol

[@knives2718]

Such awesome Buff Dudes each and everyone of you.

[@hemingwaymedinamendoza3786]

I LOVE IT! YOU´RE THE BEST WORKOUT FAMILY!

[@TheWisherable]

I was expecting a big muscular dude but here we have Walter White

[@ronthedon8730]

*Walter Weight Or just Bisenburg!

[@user-gp8tp1di4h]

TheWisherable hey there that's the Duke you're talking too...

[@jacobkeary6740]

He's actually pretty jacked for his age

[@deshawnsmith6773]

Jacob Keary Walter White or this guy?

[@defkorn8893]

Meh... he's more of a Tim the Tool Man Taylor look

[@MMAReignsSupreme]

I wonder if Duke is related because he sounds like them

[@Slapshot257]

yeah he's their dad

[@troybraveman1534]

PRETTY COOL

[@troybraveman1534]

PRETTY COOL ,

[@Intensedarekdrk]

This is awesome, gonna try this for sure, thanks buff dudes.

[@oallie22]

Definitely going to try and build this myself. Thnx Diy duke for the video!

[@SevCars]

DIY squat rack? This one might be a little too complicated for me.

[@susanparker3699]

How hard can it be?

[@PedenProductions]

I have a buddy who made one out of two wooden planks and then either make a wooden foundation or simply a fill a big bucket with concret and mount the planks in them. next up you just cut in to the planks to make it possible to rack the barbell in or on them depending on the height

[@LewisHoodMusic]

Is that fight dummy lou feriggno? haha

[@Behindtehlulz]

its angry arnold

[@AslanW]

Awesome stuff! You can see that both buff dudes have gotten their genes fom Grandmaster Buff!

[@xXmagoXobscuroXx]

Dudes, this is such a good series, I felt buffer just by watching it

[@34343reer]

Love this guy, but who is he??

[@OnizukaGTO]

buff dude's dad

[@sparrow40k]

Onizuka GTO What an awesome dad!!

[@fraserevans3676]

BUFF DAD!

[@rattletop]

With all that chemistry shit you should know its...Heisenberg.

[@ObligatoryPun]

rattletop You're goddamn right.

[@ajfit2578]

7:39 that's what she said

[@robbo2859]

Man i just got onto these videos after my gym shut down. You sir are a legend i never even considered making my own gym equipment.... and the worst thing is I’m a carpenter to!!🤦🏼‍♂️ keep up the good work mate!

[@briantait2524]

Definitely doing this over the summer

[@nathantaylormckenzie]

just put a few bricks on the end of a barbell, way easier

[@Aim4sixmeals]

I dont understand why americans use inches and feet meters centimeters are alot easier

[@monterrey1136]

grate video buff dad! think you can make a DIY barbells plates for the homemade bench press?

[@edbengtson6989]

Ur genius!!! Just luv ur ideas on constructing ur own equipment.

[@davedevine2623]

if you cant afford dumbbells you definitely wont be able to afford the food you need to go with it

[@BludINFAMOUS]

...you might want to change the level for this video to 'hard' lol..

[@SbassLaser]

if you buy pipe already cut the measurment all you have to do is mix and pour concrete. that's super easy.

[@my2cents2u]

If this is 'hard' for you, you are *not* a 'Buff Dude'! lol

[@BludINFAMOUS]

***** depends what your interpretation of 'buff' really is. Just coz i can't build this shit doesn't mean i'm not 'buff'. I use 50kg dumbells for hammer curls and biceps curls, 100kg barbell curls once a week..is that 'buff enuff' for you? LOL..

[@SbassLaser]

what part of it is hard for you?

[@my2cents2u]

Adesperately Wickedheart ~ I am NOT a buff dude - I'm a 67 year old great-grandma, and guess what - this is NOT hard for me. I was just making a joke, hence the *lol* at the end. It's YT, don't take things so seriously. *LOL*

[@GamingXpaul2K10]

Awesome! Like to see more of these.

[@lanzeek1]

Great DIY!!! Very simple.

[@gamwpanagia]

Your hands seem to be shaking a lot,are you alright?

[@Adam-franka]

Cheaper if u buy a real dumbbell

[@nobody5463]

Not really. You can make a full set from 15-20-30 with about $20.

[@user-le9rl1ng9m]

True. Time would be your cost in constructing one of these, plus you don't know how durable homemades are. Just buy some, big deal

[@rennierrodil6119]

+Timothy Cain these are moredurable

[@JeffTheHokie]

A complete set of fixed dumbells could run close to $1000. With adjustable or plate-loading dumbells you are only in the mid 100s, but you run the risk of plates falling off. If your workout space is outdoors, anything with resale value (including your "cheap" several-hundred-dollar dumbell set) will eventually be stolen. OTOH, an 80 pound bag of concrete costs less than $5. The concrete set you build will function exactly the same as a set you buy, but will be worthless to thieves.

[@Mr2t11]

JeffTheHokie hgh

[@williamyong1002]

Thanks for the DIY guide! Awesome.

[@test5458]

Hope you dudes find a way to make homemade plates. Thank you for this amazing video by the way. Definitely going to make a couples of these

[@jessevu4585]

With all that money you're spending on materials to make dumbbells you can just buy some professional ones SMH

[@deathfromtexas5987]

jesse vu ?? he probably spent like 12$ on those professional set of 20lb dumbells is like 50 $

[@ayoutubeaccount2003]

Deathfromtexas damn you can get a wireless still for less than $12??? Last time I check some are going for hundreds

[@damiansconberg4715]

a youtube account oh so you're gonna make one dumbbell with it and throw the drill away?

[@YakalBa4GMS]

Nice! Very informative Buff Dudes

[@amsteve93]

You're awesome! Thanks man! Keep the vids coming!

[@mr-shady]

Awesome project!