How to Make Weights Out of PVC Pipe
- 1). Saw the PVC lengths according to the length and quantity desired. Typical barbell lengths are around five feet in length. Cutting more than one can give you a set of varying weight, dependent on the material you use to fill the tubes.
- 2). Apply the PVC bonding cement to one end of the piping and attach an end cap. Mix the concrete in a small bucket according to the directions on the package. Use the trowel to shovel the mix into the PVC pipe, stopping once the bar is a quarter full. Insert a pre-cut piece of rebar into the pipe.
- 3). Continue filling the PVC pipe with the Quikcrete until the pipe if full. Apply the bond on the top end and attach the end cap. Allow to set for a few minutes before sanding the pipe surface, which textures the surface and allows for a better grip.
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