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Step 9 - How to make the Weight Plates

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  1. Removing the plates from the mold.Removing the plates from the mol;d

    Concrete does not stick well to plastic... sooo.. just gently tip the mold over, face down, on the grass or other soft surface.

    Next, using a rubber mallet or other similar tool (a regular hammer with a piece of cloth wrapped around the head) and gently go around the side tapping.  Then tap the back of it.  Next gently pry the side of the plastic mold outwards, working your way around the plate.  At some point during this process, the plate should release and drop free!











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