How to make DIY Weight Plates out of rotor brakes without a welder
Channel: tilhelm well
Date: 2021-09-30

Steel weight plates are expensive, these days even more expensive. So a lot of guys are looking for a cheaper alternative, and so do we. On the one hand, you could build concrete plates (like we did in the past: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeFW4qLVKBU). The problem with concrete weight plates is, they take away a lot of space on the barbell because concrete is less dense than steel. Furthermore, you need a form to pour the concrete in. 
So we looked for a better alternative and stumbled across some old rotor brakes on the junkyard.

So today, we gonna show you how we managed to transform those old rusty brakes into well usable weight plates. Therefore you won't even need a welder to weld in any kind of metal ring in the right diameter for your bar. Instead, some concrete to pour into the breaks and any metal pipe with a diameter that fits your bar will be enough. The only equipment you will need is an angle grinder or at least a steel hand saw.

 Of course, we hope you enjoyed watching our video regardless of whether you are planning to build your own plates or just wanted to see how we did it. However, we would be very happy if you'd leave a like. And don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss any upcoming projects like this. And last but not least, if you have any wishes or ideas for future projects or any other thoughts, feel free to share them in the comments down below. 
Thanks for watching. :D


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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro.
0:30 - Grinding and Cutting.
1:54 - Explaining.
2:44 - Getting Sand for the Concrete.
3:22 - Mixing the Concrete.
6:35 - Filling the concrete in the brakes.
7:31 - 28 Days later: the finished plates.
7:47 - Some final Cleaning & Cutting.


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