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Snoof
03-05-2010, 01:50 PM
Hey all! Recently I've become deeply addicted to hittin' the bag and am looking for any leads on plans for a freestanding platform. I have an Everlast platform for myself but I'm finding I have to fight off my 7yo son for bag time...

I've seen Tim's set up which, while it looks great, would be too big for the space I have. Ultimately I'd like to find some plans for a corner unit. I've been trying to design one myself, but if there are any proven designs out there I'd like to take a look.

This stand would be for my boy, so I'd like to set it up so the height can be set as he grows (thinking long-term here). Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. If nothing exists out there, then perhaps I can get some feedback from you guru's regarding the design I have thus far, and possibly spot any potential issues.
Snoof
03-07-2010, 09:09 PM
Well, here it is. Went to Home Depot yesterday with my boy and we got it done today. It's perfect for him, he's already done a few rounds on it this evening. Turns out I could have bought a platform for not a whole lot more than the materials cost, but I had an idea that'd be the case. Having him help cut & drill, and be interested was worth it though!
Speedbag
03-07-2010, 09:13 PM
Great project and nice setup. Hope it hits solid. Isn't that right side blocking the door....
Snoof
03-07-2010, 09:48 PM
It's actually more stable than I thought it'd be. I can get the bag moving at a nice clip on it. There is definitely some vibration when I'm hitting the bag, but my kid isn't hitting as hard as I am (yet), so I can't see that as an issue for a while. And that's the bulkhead door, it gets used about twice a year :)
Clubber Lang
03-08-2010, 10:12 AM
Mighty fine construction - very solid.
Tim
03-10-2010, 07:25 AM
Well, here it is. Went to Home Depot yesterday with my boy and we got it done today. It's perfect for him, he's already done a few rounds on it this evening. Turns out I could have bought a platform for not a whole lot more than the materials cost, but I had an idea that'd be the case. Having him help cut & drill, and be interested was worth it though!

Snoof - very nice! I was going to propose something similar. Looks like you've got the optimal design for use of the space. If you have any further questions, let us know !