Hybrid Athletics Atlas Stone Mold

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.  I used standard high strength 5,000 psi concrete mix from home depot. I mixed one bag at a time and filled the first half up with a small shovel. Then, I placed the other half with the hole in it over the first half shell and used zip ties to secure the whole thing together. I filled the rest of the mold up using my hands to fill it through the top hole (it's actually the bottom of the mold but of course when you are filling it the mold is upside down). Even after it looked full to the top I pushed out some water with my hand and added more concrete. I let it sit for 5 days, then cut the ties, tapped it with a rubber hammer, and out came a near perfect stone. It was very easy to separate. BE SURE YOU SPRAY BOTH HALVES ON THE INSIDE WITH SILICONE or concrete ease before pouring the concrete. I used silicone. The mold is very sturdy and I'm sure I could make at least 50 stones out of it if I ever wanted to. My only gripe is that the concrete fill hole could be a little smaller. That would make the stone more round on the bottom after it comes out of the mold. I made a 145lb stone just to see if I could lift it. No problem. But, I'm going to figure out how to make finger grooves on my next stone so I can grip it easier when picking it up (that's that hardest part for me). I know it's not regulation but my satisfaction is getting it over the 4 1/2 foot high frame I built. I just need a little extra help getting it from the ground to my thighs. Then it's up and over after that. I looked at the slater stone molds but these others are so much simpler to use in my opinion. That's why I went with them. I had fun making it and now using it. A 200# stone is my next goal.

Durable and worked as described no complaints.