Home made kettlebells

Mark Garcia · 02-18-2006, 11:14 PM

Just wondering if anyone here has a sketch on how to make these pieces of equipment? A friend of mine told me that there was a handle you can attach to a DB to convert it to a KB. Hope you guys can help me out here. thanks

Peter Queen · 02-19-2006, 07:48 AM

I do not know if this will help but I posted thread about using some rope which I attached a DB. Here is the link to a recent post that I responded to when someone else was requesting as well as an embedded link to my original post.
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/19448.html

Paul Findley · 02-19-2006, 07:48 AM

I was thinking to making one out of pipe.
I liked the looks of this design, but have not seen it live. I was worried about size & feel.
NYBB
I don't have any of the standard weights though.
There is another handle with flat sheet steel leading down to an axle of sorts. A friend told me not to bother since the plates hit you in a bad way. He just bought a real kettlebell and is much happier. I am not sure of the brand.
I will swing dumbells until I am ready to drop money on a real bonafide kettlebell. Good Luck.

(Message edited by paul on February 19, 2006)

Peter Queen · 02-19-2006, 07:53 AM

Wow Paul, what are the odds of two people from different parts of the country posting to the same message at the same time on the same day and on a Sunday morning yet?
OOOOOOOH, CREEPY!!:rofl:

Pamela MacElree · 02-19-2006, 08:00 AM

Mark
If you are going to make a KB, be careful that it is a very secure piece of equiptment since you'll most likely be throwing it overhead.

The same story applies with kettlestacks and kettlegrips. Just be cautious when getting the weight overhead.

All of the KB companies design their KBs slightly different and of course cost different prices. Paul's friend is right if the handle is too long the weight will hit you lower on the forearm and cause discomfort.

We have several different KBs, if you have the oppurtunity to try someone's KBs before you buy that would be your best bet so you for sure which design works best for you.

Lynne Pitts · 02-19-2006, 08:54 AM

Moving to Equipment.

Adrian Bozman · 02-19-2006, 04:32 PM

I made my first few pairs of kettlebells a few years back by using a heavy gauge heater hose, or bent section of PVC pipe sunk into a basketball filled with concrete.

When the concrete sets, peel the basketball off (don't do too much damage to it so you can use it as a mold again later) and apply your favourite stencil with spraypaint.

They usually came out around 25lbs each. Kept me busy for 2 summers before I saved up enough for the real deal.

They make great presents too! If you want more details, just let me know.

02-20-2006, 07:41 PM

Here is a link to the homemade kettlebell i made a year ago. Its the second picture. worked o.k But it can`t compare to a real one .It will give you the feel of kb training but its not half the fun , efficiency and comfort of a real one .

http://geocities.com/briangl2002/kettlebell.htm

Danny Nowell · 02-22-2006, 09:17 AM

Another variation would be Macy grip olympic plates or any other plat that has the hand grips and using them for various movements.

Would be a different feel than kb/db movements, if anyone gives it a try let me know how it works. I learned the tip after I already sold off my old Macy grip plates.

James R. Climer · 02-22-2006, 05:43 PM

The Marcy grip plates work pretty good when you set them up as an unbalanced dumbbell and do two-handed swings, the hand hole is too small for one-handed stuff though, so I made a couple homemade adjustable k'bells. A little different style than those posted. I will attach some pix when I get home.

They suffice for now, until I get back on Santa's 'good boy' list.

02-20-2006, 07:41 PM	#8
Pascal Ol **** Profile:** Posts: n/a	Here is a link to the homemade kettlebell i made a year ago. Its the second picture. worked o.k But it can`t compare to a real one .It will give you the feel of kb training but its not half the fun , efficiency and comfort of a real one . http://geocities.com/briangl2002/kettlebell.htm
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02-18-2006, 11:14 PM	#1
Mark Garcia Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: paranaque metro manila Posts: 155	Just wondering if anyone here has a sketch on how to make these pieces of equipment? A friend of mine told me that there was a handle you can attach to a DB to convert it to a KB. Hope you guys can help me out here. thanks

02-19-2006, 07:48 AM	#2
Peter Queen Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dousman WI Posts: 1,567	I do not know if this will help but I posted thread about using some rope which I attached a DB. Here is the link to a recent post that I responded to when someone else was requesting as well as an embedded link to my original post. http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/19448.html

02-19-2006, 07:48 AM	#3
Paul Findley Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Longmont CO Posts: 1,257	I was thinking to making one out of pipe. I liked the looks of this design, but have not seen it live. I was worried about size & feel. NYBB I don't have any of the standard weights though. There is another handle with flat sheet steel leading down to an axle of sorts. A friend told me not to bother since the plates hit you in a bad way. He just bought a real kettlebell and is much happier. I am not sure of the brand. I will swing dumbells until I am ready to drop money on a real bonafide kettlebell. Good Luck. (Message edited by paul on February 19, 2006)

02-19-2006, 07:53 AM	#4
Peter Queen Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dousman WI Posts: 1,567	Wow Paul, what are the odds of two people from different parts of the country posting to the same message at the same time on the same day and on a Sunday morning yet? OOOOOOOH, CREEPY!!:rofl:

02-19-2006, 08:00 AM	#5
Pamela MacElree Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 46	Mark If you are going to make a KB, be careful that it is a very secure piece of equiptment since you'll most likely be throwing it overhead. The same story applies with kettlestacks and kettlegrips. Just be cautious when getting the weight overhead. All of the KB companies design their KBs slightly different and of course cost different prices. Paul's friend is right if the handle is too long the weight will hit you lower on the forearm and cause discomfort. We have several different KBs, if you have the oppurtunity to try someone's KBs before you buy that would be your best bet so you for sure which design works best for you.

02-19-2006, 08:54 AM	#6
Lynne Pitts Administrator Profile: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Madison WI Posts: 3,232	Moving to Equipment.

02-19-2006, 04:32 PM	#7
Adrian Bozman Affiliate Profile: Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 252	I made my first few pairs of kettlebells a few years back by using a heavy gauge heater hose, or bent section of PVC pipe sunk into a basketball filled with concrete. When the concrete sets, peel the basketball off (don't do too much damage to it so you can use it as a mold again later) and apply your favourite stencil with spraypaint. They usually came out around 25lbs each. Kept me busy for 2 summers before I saved up enough for the real deal. They make great presents too! If you want more details, just let me know.

02-22-2006, 09:17 AM	#9
Danny Nowell Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 25	Another variation would be Macy grip olympic plates or any other plat that has the hand grips and using them for various movements. Would be a different feel than kb/db movements, if anyone gives it a try let me know how it works. I learned the tip after I already sold off my old Macy grip plates.

02-22-2006, 05:43 PM	#10
James R. Climer Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Paso Robles California Posts: 1,148	The Marcy grip plates work pretty good when you set them up as an unbalanced dumbbell and do two-handed swings, the hand hole is too small for one-handed stuff though, so I made a couple homemade adjustable k'bells. A little different style than those posted. I will attach some pix when I get home. They suffice for now, until I get back on Santa's 'good boy' list.