Mounting in a doorway

[Aremus24]

Hiya,

I'm new to these forums, but I've been hitting a speed bag since i could push a table up to reach my dads.

I've been suffering w/o since I came to college, our gym is doesn't have one that's accessible to the average public, and I've been living in apartments with "no drills, no screws, no nails" policies.

One of my roommates has recently gotten a pull up bar that attaches to the top of a door frame using a simple clamp and I'm wondering if there is anything out there like this for speed bags? Something like a screw clamp mechanism might be sturdy enough to handle speed bagging, but I can't seem to find anything.

Anyone seen or heard of plans for the like?

I've looked at freestanding stands, but they don't interest me. I have to move ever 6 months between work and school and that just a bit much to haul around. Also I am kinda limited on floor space.

[paranday]

The idea is an old one. Here's an image from 1903. As you can see, it still needs a brace on the wall. Not sure how much adjustment would be possible with this arrangement.

Sure would be nice if you could mount a platform to the wall in such a way that you could hide the screw holes when you move out. Buy a nice mirror to leave hanging on the wall where the platform was or something. I mean, you might get permission to hang a mirror.

[Aremus24]

Wow, that will work! There is a screw for an air vent right were the wall brace screw is in the image. Just took it out and its in nice, solid 2x4, part of the door frame up I think.
Not manufactured any more, but I'm about to have a week of spring break, and this is looks like a good project to keep me busy. If I get this project going I'll update with details and pictures.

Thinking 2 2x4's about 1 ft long, w/ 1 inch hole in center, This will mount a "loose" steel bar to hold straight (rather than bent as seen in the picture) braces for the top board. Put these 2x4's on either side of the door, held up by two screw pole clamps (perhaps threaded copper w/ the screw action being done on fittings on the end, or just well measured bar that can be hammered into place).

[paranday]

Great, I'm sure we'd all like to see your photos if you go this route. Haven't seen anyone do this before, might open a few doors for others in your situation.

[Speedbag]

Great, I'm sure we'd all like to see your photos if you go this route. Haven't seen anyone do this before, might open a few doors for others in your situation.

My feelings Exactly! I have often wondered this myself, but no design skills.

[Jordan]

I'd love to see what happens, as well as how sturdy is would be, keep us posted