The 12 cent Kettlebell for your 4 hour body workout

Most gyms do not have Kettlebells (at least the ones I go to) and to buy them is not cheap! I also would like something I can take with me on business trips and not be faced with upset airport security.

Looking online for DIY Kettlebells brings up the standard pipe fittings 'T' bar handle and it is a great solution but definitely not a solution I can take traveling with me.

Here are two solutions I have come up with that have cost me a total of 12 cents!
Below is the video podcast we have made but the written instructions are on the next few pages

Here is the link to the MechanicalMashup website

 

Step 1: First the supplies needed

The supplies needed are:

1' of 3/4 sched 40 PVC pluming pipe
2' of rope or tubular webbing with at least 700lb breaking strength
1 Linchpin (preferably 3/8 hairpin version)
Work out plate weights

Tools:
Drill with 3/8 inch bit (only needed for one of the two builds
PVC cutter or saw
utility knife (or a deburing tool)
Ruler

That's it!

Comments

[MechanicalMashup]

That sucks... Well at least if you ever need a lighter or heavier one you will know what to do to save some loot...

[ataylor26]

Very cool. And here I went out and bought a kettlebell. D'oh.