WTB: Weights VIC - Ausbb

07-03-2010, 09:04 PM

Hey, I'm looking to buy some weights. The heavier the better (20kg or more preferbally, but will consider others).

Condition wise I do not care because they will be used as counterweights for a boxing bag stand, so no matter how banged up or shitty looking they are, chances are I want it lol

Perfect oppurtunity for people looking to upgrade their weights which are looking abit worse for wear to buy new ones.

Since I'm assuming they will be of average condition, I'm hoping I won't get charged a huge amount for them (uni student = poor).

I prefer not to buy brand new as the boxing stand is kept outdoors and would be such a waste to put brand new weights into the elements (and I'm poor).

I'm located in the SE suburbs of VIC but more than happy to travel to buy.

Let me know what you guys have

Cheers.

**littlebloke** · 08-03-2010, 09:48 AM

If you're your not fussed on appearance - fill a large round ice cream tub with quick-dry ready mix cement and put a wet thick piece of 30mm dowel down the middle. When the cement dries - pull out the dowel and you've got a home made plastic coated weight plate.

Obviously the bigger the ice cream tub, the heavier the weight.

Cheap though.

mike367 · 08-03-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by littlebloke

If you're your not fussed on appearance - fill a large round ice cream tub with quick-dry ready mix cement and put a wet thick piece of 30mm dowel down the middle. When the cement dries - pull out the dowel and you've got a home made plastic coated weight plate.

Obviously the bigger the ice cream tub, the heavier the weight.

Cheap though.

Nice idea, I was thinking of sandbags, but they might not be heavy enough.

Mike.

08-03-2010, 06:08 PM

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If you're your not fussed on appearance - fill a large round ice cream tub with quick-dry ready mix cement and put a wet thick piece of 30mm dowel down the middle. When the cement dries - pull out the dowel and you've got a home made plastic coated weight plate.

Obviously the bigger the ice cream tub, the heavier the weight.

Cheap though.

Amazing idea!! Thanks for that mate!! But the biggest ice-cream container size would be the 5L ones. How heavy do you think that will set?

**littlebloke** · 08-03-2010, 06:21 PM

No idea on weight - I googled it and got more confused.

Of course I can't endorse the idea for use with lifting as it will put me out of business...

Kyle Aaron · 08-03-2010, 06:34 PM

Normal concrete has a density of 2,400kg per cubic metre. So it's 2.4kg per litre. Thus, 1lt container = 2.4kg, 5lt container = 12kg, etc. But in the end it doesn't matter, all that matters is that you have a series of weights where each is heavier than the last.

With the concrete you need some rubber matting or something, if you drop the thing on other concrete you may end up with a big pile of rocks

I got a couple of wall brackets, the sort people use to hang bikes or timber, whacked them up on the beam over my garage, voila, chinning bar.

08-03-2010, 07:02 PM

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No idea on weight - I googled it and got more confused.

Of course I can't endorse the idea for use with lifting as it will put me out of business...

HAHA Fair enough mate. Wouldnt have some banged up weights for sale would you then? Maybe some which are so terrible to look at you can't bear to sell to regualr customers?

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Normal concrete has a density of 2,400kg per cubic metre. So it's 2.4kg per litre. Thus, 1lt container = 2.4kg, 5lt container = 12kg, etc. But in the end it doesn't matter, all that matters is that you have a series of weights where each is heavier than the last.

With the concrete you need some rubber matting or something, if you drop the thing on other concrete you may end up with a big pile of rocks

I got a couple of wall brackets, the sort people use to hang bikes or timber, whacked them up on the beam over my garage, voila, chinning bar.

Nah, won't be using them to lift or anything. Will be used as counterweights for a boxing bag stand.

**littlebloke** · 09-03-2010, 09:56 AM

Nah - I usually won't take them if they're too messed up - or I use them myself.

If I come across any though I'll let you know.

07-03-2010, 09:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
turbodragon Guest Posts: n/a	WTB: Weights VIC Hey, I'm looking to buy some weights. The heavier the better (20kg or more preferbally, but will consider others). Condition wise I do not care because they will be used as counterweights for a boxing bag stand, so no matter how banged up or shitty looking they are, chances are I want it lol Perfect oppurtunity for people looking to upgrade their weights which are looking abit worse for wear to buy new ones. Since I'm assuming they will be of average condition, I'm hoping I won't get charged a huge amount for them (uni student = poor). I prefer not to buy brand new as the boxing stand is kept outdoors and would be such a waste to put brand new weights into the elements (and I'm poor). I'm located in the SE suburbs of VIC but more than happy to travel to buy. Let me know what you guys have Cheers.

08-03-2010, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
littlebloke Site Advertiser Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Coburg, Melbourne Gender: Posts: 98	If you're your not fussed on appearance - fill a large round ice cream tub with quick-dry ready mix cement and put a wet thick piece of 30mm dowel down the middle. When the cement dries - pull out the dowel and you've got a home made plastic coated weight plate. Obviously the bigger the ice cream tub, the heavier the weight. Cheap though. __________________ www.littleblokefitness.com.au New and used home gym equipment at great prices

08-03-2010, 06:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
littlebloke Site Advertiser Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Coburg, Melbourne Gender: Posts: 98	No idea on weight - I googled it and got more confused. Of course I can't endorse the idea for use with lifting as it will put me out of business... __________________ www.littleblokefitness.com.au New and used home gym equipment at great prices

08-03-2010, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kyle Aaron Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Posts: 3,682	Normal concrete has a density of 2,400kg per cubic metre. So it's 2.4kg per litre. Thus, 1lt container = 2.4kg, 5lt container = 12kg, etc. But in the end it doesn't matter, all that matters is that you have a series of weights where each is heavier than the last. With the concrete you need some rubber matting or something, if you drop the thing on other concrete you may end up with a big pile of rocks I got a couple of wall brackets, the sort people use to hang bikes or timber, whacked them up on the beam over my garage, voila, chinning bar. __________________ Recent clients' best results: BW +10kg/-27kg ... BF-11% ... ♀/♂1RM/kg SQ65/145 OHP30/65 DL75/170 "fitness and lifting is just an interest I have. Plain and simple. Some people like music, others like shopping, I like deadlifts." - a client[/SIZE]

09-03-2010, 09:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
littlebloke Site Advertiser Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Coburg, Melbourne Gender: Posts: 98	Nah - I usually won't take them if they're too messed up - or I use them myself. If I come across any though I'll let you know. __________________ www.littleblokefitness.com.au New and used home gym equipment at great prices