Do-It-Yourself CD Dumbell
Today’s DIY is borderline WTF, but you can’t argue with its simplicity and effectiveness. If you’ve got a lot of spare CDs lying around, and I mean a lot, you may want to think about turning them into a dumbbell. It took 150 CDs, among other things, to make one shiny-looking dumbell.
And here’s what I made: dumbells. 150 CDs, about 75 on each side, on a threaded rod from the hardware store and then (8) bolts to hold it all together. No tools needed. Just thread it all and bolt it tight.
The designer assures us that the edges aren’t sharp at all. While that’s certainly a good thing, my concern with it is durability. Gym equipment is supposed to go through a lot of wear and tear, so I’m not sure how prone to cracks this is going to be when you start using it. Still, if you’re careful with it, the dumbell should last pretty long.
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