DIY Climbing Hand Holds

Step 3 Pour the mix into the mold!

Now we can pour the mix into the molds. It is a good idea to have some small holds around in case you mix too much mix so you don't waste any. Pour up to the top of the mold filling it to the brim.

Now we can pour the mix into the molds. It is a good idea to have some small holds around in case you mix too much mix so you don't waste any. Pour up to the top of the mold filling it to the brim. Let the holds cool and set for 1 to 3 hours, this varies based on how much fixer you added. Its ready when the top is hard but the hold is still a bit warm. If you pull it out too early it will damage the texture.

At this point the resin/sand mix is still a bit soft so any little irregularities you can cut off with a knife, I like to use a utility knife. This point you can smooth off the back of the hold by scraping it on any rough surface like the sidewalk :)

Comments

[bazookazuz]

I build my holds our of real rock (limestone). i found the easiest way to flatten the back is to use an angle grinder with a 7" masonry grinding wheel (<$10). If you go this route, I would wait for the hold to completely harden so you don't gunk up your wheel. Great article! I'm gonna start building my hold this way once I exhaust my supply of real rocks.