Mephistopholes Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 So, the Y I go to has all these dumbbells with rubberized (rubber coated) heads. Apparently some of the teenagers in there are in the habit of trying to lift the 100lbs dumbbells (although the can't) in some fashion, and when the fail, they just drop them, which caused on of the 100lbers to develop a bent handle.... So naturally, the Y is going to get rid of the bent dumbbell and I'm going to see if I can get it from them, so I can use it to make two big block weights... But I'm not sure what the best way would be to get the rubber off the heads. Any suggestions? Thanks, Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I think a handsaw would do. They look like rough hexes on the inside. Clarification: a hand saw to get the cut started, then a chisel and hammer to get the bits off. I believe it comes off pretty easily once there's a cut started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistopholes Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Yeah... Wonder If there is a chemical I could use to strip it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistopholes Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 A safe-ish one, I mean. To help remove the adhesive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Torch and wire brush once you get the heavy stuff of f then sand blast them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistopholes Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 I might be able to do that at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 you might want to leave the rubber on. they can be cast extremely poorly. if you have your heart set on removing I'd say a carpet razor and pliers. fumes could be rough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistopholes Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 True. And I could always call them "easy" 100s. Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaz Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I have removed the rubber off some hex dumbbells. My cores were round. There was a bunch of lead in the ends too. Removing the rubber was a huge pain in my butt. I used a knife and a hammer and chisel. I think you should just leave the rubber on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Just to clarify. Try to get like 99% off, before torching if you go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistopholes Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Yeah I'll probably just leave the rubber on if I get them. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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