DIY PlateMates - Weight Magnets - Limpets

The Limpet

This a superb idea and a great work around the problem of not being able to increase the weight of a fixed dumbbell or other training implement.

Many thanks to Mark Martin-Dye (MightyKingMark) - Grip Athlete and Dinosaur Training fanatic

Enter the "Limpet"














Equipment required:
Counterbored High Strength Neodymium Magnet
Demijohn bung
M5 Bolt
M5 Washer
M5 Nut


Simple to do! Put the bolt through the magnet and demijohn bung, attach the washer and tighten up. Standard weight plates can be slid onto the bung and the high strength magnet will hold your weights securely onto your chosen implement.




















Where do I get Neodymium Magnets from?

First4Magnets in the UK (exact magnet required to make a limpet)

HelloTrade one I found in the USA

Here's a pic where I just use a magnet direct onto my York Blob

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