Step
10 - Make your own Dumbbells - Measure and cut the pipe
One last time, we need to measure the depth of the larger pvc pipe from the top of the pipe
to where the measure tape touches the bolt. You will not cut this
pipe, we just need to know the depth inside it.
This is the
length of the longer narrow pipe (handle) that will fit inside the
wider pipe. So, the length of the longer (narrow pipe) needs to the
the depth of the wider pipe (to the bolt) plus handle's width (5 - 6
inches; most commercial dumbbells are 5.25 inches).
Generally this will be about 8 - 9 inches.
Summary:
- measure the depth of the wider pipe.
- Add 5.5 inches to this.
- Measure and mark the longer, narrow pipe to this length.
- Trim (cut ) the narrow pipe, if needed).