Examples of home built speedbag platforms

[Tim]

Some examples of home made speedbag platforms


http://speedbagforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91
http://speedbagforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111
http://speedbagforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105

and this may be the best one yet:

http://speedbagforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35



Some recent examples:

http://www.speedbagforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1982&postcount=25

http://www.speedbagforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265

[Kyle]

wut no respect for the canadian kids setup. jks
http://www.speedbagforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265
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[Tim]

wut no respect for the canadian kids setup. jks
http://www.speedbagforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265

I missed that one... sorry about that. I haven't been reading all the posts on the forum for the past few months. I've been working a lot of overtime. I've added it now :)

[ninja420]

I built this platform for my good freinds Matts birthday. Matt showed me how to hit the bag for the first time a couple months ago on his brothers bag. He himself didnt have his own board and bag. His brother was going to buy him the 70 or 80$ set up. I told him to have his brother just buy him a good bag and swivel and I would build the platform 60$ later I had this built:) I wanted to build the board a little thicker but wood is so expensive lol thought you guys might like to see it. I will post a video as soon as he gets his bag.

[Chris M]

Hey Ninja, that's a really nice looking setup! Good job!

[jaguiler]

Ninja - did you build the platform and the steel mount or just the wood ?

I am interested in the steel mount - and if that is home built - I can weld and I am looking for projects... :D

either way it looks great !

[Kyle]

yes he did jaguiler check out the thread he started to introduce his platform
http://www.speedbagforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2303#post2303
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[ninja420]

yes and if you or any one else would like info on how I built it or if you would like me build one for you just let me know:) the steel cost 60$ and the wood can range from 18$ to 200$ lol depending one thickness and species. what I built here is a near exact copy of the I box non adjusible platform exept where the drum conects to the metal frame I used a 12" round pice of steel insted of a 4x6 or 4x4 piece square piece of steel. And the thickness and matterial of the drum. Getting the angles down was the most challenging part of this project. Hope to hear more from ya folks;)

[ninja420]

Big N. your rig is bad ass! It seems every pine 2x4 set up Ive seen on here seems super strong. Steel does make it nice though because you can get the same rigidness from less material.

[Kyle]

thats the only thing its sturdy and strong now that i got sandbags on top but i just like the professional look of the steel. plus the steel provides alot less bulk
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[BillyMack]

Hey Ninja - Just wanted to let you know my birthday is August 5. :D

[Kyle]

Hey Ninja - Just wanted to let you know my birthday is August 5. :D

hahaha good one
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[ninja420]

LOL sory but no more birthday plaforms avalible Heehe but if there is any one on here that wants a Custom Delux platform (thats what im calling them) and can cover the shipping and materials and a little cash for my time feel free to message me and we can probley work somthing out;)

[Chris M]

LOL sory but no more birthday plaforms avalible Heehe but if there is any one on here that wants a Custom Delux platform (thats what im calling them) and can cover the shipping and materials and a little cash for my time feel free to message me and we can probley work somthing out;)

Ninja, FYI, you could probably cut costs even more if you go to your local scrap metal yard. You can probably buy some good used steel there for really cheap.

I was going to make a unit out of angle iron that I was going to get from old bed rails that I was collecting but I found a deal for a really nice Ringside unit so I never got to follow through. I had just collected enough rails to be ready to start when I found something better.

The materials were going to cost me nothing because I was just cruising around in my truck every now and then looking for people who had put old bedding out for the garbage man to pick up.

I figured I needed approximately 30' of angle iron to be on the safe side which is only about 5 bed rails..... It would have cost me about $50 at Lowes, and I was going to try to local scrapmetal yard when I came up with my idea. People throw out those old bed rails every day, especially when you live in a college community like I do. Landlords put a lot of good stuff on the curb when students move out and leave whatever they can't take with them. I've actually picked up several nice TVs on the side of the road, but that's another subject.:D

But yeah, I'm a cheap bastard.

[ninja420]

You are correct Chris:) and that would be fine for a platform Like mine and many others. What I was trying to make here is a work of art. I have yet to see a bed rail made from 2x4 cold rolled heavy gauge steel tubing wich was most of the cost on this project. Although at the scrap metal yards you have a good chance of finding these things. and remember the heaver the steel the better the unit. and @ 13.75 a foot for thick wall 2x4 tubing things can get expensive realy quick especialy if you make a wrong cut. But I have to agree angle iron is a great way to go.... I mean shit my platform is made out of a bed frame=:)

[Chris M]

You are correct Chris:) and that would be fine for a platform Like mine and many others. What I was trying to make here is a work of art. I have yet to see a bed rail made from 2x4 cold rolled heavy gauge steel tubing wich was most of the cost on this project. Although at the scrap metal yards you have a good chance of finding these things. and remember the heaver the steel the better the unit. and @ 13.75 a foot for thick wall 2x4 tubing things can get expensive realy quick especialy if you make a wrong cut. But I have to agree angle iron is a great way to go.... I mean shit my platform is made out of a bed frame=:)

I didn't mean to criticize in any way, you did make a great piece of art! I love to make things also, and sometimes part of the fun is seeing how cheaply I can do it and to improve or put my own twist on an already well thought out design.

Good job!

[ninja420]

my feelings were hurt in no way Chris:) and thank you for your complements on the plaform I built, it means alot to me.

[hispanicmakingpanic]

Here is my homemade platform. It is made of 2x4 studs. Works perfect.

[Tim]

Here is my homemade platform. It is made of 2x4 studs. Works perfect.

Welcome to the forums... the attachment didn't come through. It's a pretty common mistake to forget to hit "upload" after you browse to the file.

[hispanicmakingpanic]

Welcome to the forums... the attachment didn't come through. It's a pretty common mistake to forget to hit "upload" after you browse to the file.

Thank you Tim. I'm new at all this, but I'm thrilled to join your site. Here now is my homemade setup.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b8q1_YLSQQ)

[jaguiler]

Is your bag mounted high ? too high ? although it seems as if this is the style of hitting you prefer...just curious..

[hispanicmakingpanic]

I don't really think my bag is too high, but I could be wrong. I noticed that most baggers tend to stand still and change the angle of the strike with little hand movement and even less body movement. I would imagine this is the reason your bag should be placed at a perfect height to maximize response time? In my case, I tend to move around the bag for my angles, and I adjust for the rebound which may compensate for the height of my platform. In either case I hope to learn from all of you and your unique styles and will adjust accordingly. Thank you sir.:confused:

[jaguiler]

yes it seems as if you have more of a fighting/boxing style, while we focus on the tricks and exercise... I guess both means come to the same end... just different styles.... looks good regardless....
let us know what style you are aiming for and I am sure everyone can lend a hand if needed..... otherwise I think you are looking good ....

[Speedbag]

The trap-pining style is very effective with a higher bag. It is a difficult and skillful workout. Do not underestimate the skill it takes to do this. HispanicMakingPanic has very good timing and eye-hand coordination, and I imagine he could change to another style quite easily.

[hispanicmakingpanic]

I ain't sappy but it took me a whole day to register that Alan Kahn approved of my rudimentary technique. Without sounding stereotypical, Viva el Internet!

[Jonzel]

here's my home made setup - simple yet practical

[SupergeZ]

does a wooden speedbag frame have a comparible stability to a metal one? i was going to create mine from metal, but it would be a ball ache haaving to get it all drilled and welded at a worshop. i would prefer to use wood if its as good? iff not then no matter, will stick to metal

[jaguiler]

metal is stronger - but will vibrate more - due to less material needed to be on the frame. wood can be built up pretty thick - the thicker the strong and the more absorbent of sound that it will be. You got me thinking now.... maybe I will make a all wood frame too.... although I do have a nice welding setup in the garage....

[Speedbag]

I ain't sappy but it took me a whole day to register that Alan Kahn approved of my rudimentary technique. Without sounding stereotypical, Viva el Internet!

The way you perform your method of trap-pinning the bag, mixed in with punching combo's, is not rudimentary. It is a skilled way to use the bag and your videos demonstrates superb timing. You are well trained in that area.

[DOrr]

Sandbags on top of the platform sounds like a great idea.

Thanks bro.

[ninja420]

I finaly got some time so I built my self a platform for my room. And let me tell you guys it is GREAT! The board is a 1 inch pine round and a 1 inch oak table top. The frame is just a box made from 1 1/2" square tube so simple it hurts. There is no sand on it right now and it dosent vibrate at all! even with that huge bag.

[ninja420]

one more picture:)

[Speedbag]

I finaly got some time so I built my self a platform for my room. And let me tell you guys it is GREAT! The board is a 1 inch pine round and a 1 inch oak table top. The frame is just a box made from 1 1/2" square tube so simple it hurts. There is no sand on it right now and it dosent vibrate at all! even with that huge bag.

Now THAT'S a nice speed bag unit.

:D

[Pegasos]

Really looks nice ninja420...

good job,

where did you get the frame by the way?

[ninja420]

I built it.

[metaldad]

What tools did you need? I'm getting tired of my stand, just broke the hook that holds the heavy bag, and my platform is definitely too thin but I make do for now. I'm really considering building a platfrom and hanging my heavy bag from the ceiling

[Chris M]

What tools you need depend on the materials you're using.

If you're making one out of 2x4's or even 4x4's with a double thickness of 3/4" plywood, I think you could get by just fine with a miter saw, a jigsaw, and a cordless drill for screws.

If you want a metal frame, a cheap mig welder or arc welder, and a sawzall out to be sufficient. You'll still need the jigsaw to cut the drum out of the plywood though.

[juanantoniomartin]

I scrounged some 3 inch angle iron and for a case of beer the fitters welded this up for me. The drum is 2 pieces of plywood glued together. With 10lbs of lead on the top it is super solid and fast. The other setup I made for my boy actually cost more to build!

[Speedbag]

I scrounged some 3 inch angle iron and for a case of beer the fitters welded this up for me. The drum is 2 pieces of plywood glued together. With 10lbs of lead on the top it is super solid and fast. The other setup I made for my boy actually cost more to build!


Very nice setup. Man, that looks solid.

[ninja420]

Hey guys I thought you might like to see pictures of the new platform I was contracted lol to build for my freind Pat. its just a regular ibox type frame with a 2-1/2" x 27" drum made from three 10' redwood 4x3s.

[Speedbag]

Hey guys I thought you might like to see pictures of the new platform I was contracted lol to build for my freind Pat. its just a regular ibox type frame with a 2-1/2" x 27" drum made from three 10' redwood 4x3s.


That is a beautiful board. I bet it will sound really nice.

[atgatt]

ninja420,

I bet that thin wood will crack after only a few hits. :)

Good lookin' platform.

[VJ87]

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Just found this thread, will post more updated pics of it with 8 coats of poly-urethane stain pics above show 1 coat. Setup cost around 24~ bux. Speed bag 29.99, and hinge 19.99.

[VJ87]

Updated pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v647/cooldudehalo/100_0981.jpg

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[JohnnieBoy]

Hi there, I'm new to the forum and thought I would add my project to the thread and express my appreciation for some of the ideas posted here by the other users. I've never used a bag before but thought it would be a welcome addition to our gym downstairs. Given that I'm of a frugal sort and a carpenter by trade, I figured that with the right inspiration and tools a decent, solid platform could be fashioned out of the various bits and bobs in my workshop.

The metal frame was made out of two 10' lengths of galvanized 'punched angle iron'. I cleaned them up and spray-painted them with galvanized primer and then gloss-black. The uprights are screwed to my wall studs, which are spaced 16" on-centre, with two 2 1/2" long #12 sized screws per upright. Knowing the spacing of your studs is important to know when you later on attach the supports to the platform.

I took the opportunity to make a circle-cutting jig for my handheld router (look it up on the internet or Woodsmith 'Router Workshop' magazine) and made two 24" diameter circles out of 3/4" MDF. I Gorilla glued and clamped them together and used some 1 1/4" drywall screws (6 per side, spaced equally apart) to ensure a solid fit. The next morning I beltsanded smooth the edge of the now 1 1/2" thick disc and proceed to rough cut some red laminate/Formica/Arborite I had left over from a previous job. Once I had contact-cemented the material to the disc and given it a couple hours to cure, I laminate trimmed it with a router and prepared to attach the supports.

You have to space the supports so that when it is all assembled, it will be easy to hook the top (ie. the diagonal portion), thread on your wingnuts, and then slip your bolts in on the bottom (ie. the horizonal portion) and secure with another set of wingnuts. For attaching the platform, I countersunk the bolt and washer from the underside so that the nut heads won't damage the speed bag in one of my future flurries. The back edge of the platform is approximately 1" from the wall. The swivel is attached in the centre with four 1 3/4" #8 screws.

After the platform is put into position, the bag is attached and I put a sand bag on top to cut down on any vibration.

Hope you like the pictures (I had to resize them to fit per the posting guidelines), as I'm very pleased with the outcome. I started on a Saturday morning, and with trying to bargain shop for the various pieces to no-avail, making my router jig, and otherwise doing the job right, I got the job done by Sunday evening. It could have been done in a day without painting the angle iron, doing the laminate, and just jig-sawing a circle.

Cost: angle iron ($20 cdn), nuts, washers, bolts ($5 cdn), spray paint ($8). If you have to buy a sheet of 3/4" MDF, it may cost around $25 for a 4'x8' sheet. The laminate, I'm not sure off-hand. The swivel was $16 at Wal-mart, and the bag around $35.

[Speedbag]

Hi there, I'm new to the forum and thought I would add my project to the thread and express my appreciation for some of the ideas posted here by the other users. I've never used a bag before but thought it would be a welcome addition to our gym downstairs. Given that I'm of a frugal sort and a carpenter by trade, I figured that with the right inspiration and tools a decent, solid platform could be fashioned out of the various bits and bobs in my workshop.

The metal frame was made out of two 10' lengths of galvanized 'punched angle iron'. I cleaned them up and spray-painted them with galvanized primer and then gloss-black. The uprights are screwed to my wall studs, which are spaced 16" on-centre, with two 2 1/2" long #12 sized screws per upright. Knowing the spacing of your studs is important to know when you later on attach the supports to the platform.

I took the opportunity to make a circle-cutting jig for my handheld router (look it up on the internet or Woodsmith 'Router Workshop' magazine) and made two 24" diameter circles out of 3/4" MDF. I Gorilla glued and clamped them together and used some 1 1/4" drywall screws (6 per side, spaced equally apart) to ensure a solid fit. The next morning I beltsanded smooth the edge of the now 1 1/2" thick disc and proceed to rough cut some red laminate/Formica/Arborite I had left over from a previous job. Once I had contact-cemented the material to the disc and given it a couple hours to cure, I laminate trimmed it with a router and prepared to attach the supports.

You have to space the supports so that when it is all assembled, it will be easy to hook the top (ie. the diagonal portion), thread on your wingnuts, and then slip your bolts in on the bottom (ie. the horizonal portion) and secure with another set of wingnuts. For attaching the platform, I countersunk the bolt and washer from the underside so that the nut heads won't damage the speed bag in one of my future flurries. The back edge of the platform is approximately 1" from the wall. The swivel is attached in the centre with four 1 3/4" #8 screws.

After the platform is put into position, the bag is attached and I put a sand bag on top to cut down on any vibration.

Hope you like the pictures (I had to resize them to fit per the posting guidelines), as I'm very pleased with the outcome. I started on a Saturday morning, and with trying to bargain shop for the various pieces to no-avail, making my router jig, and otherwise doing the job right, I got the job done by Sunday evening. It could have been done in a day without painting the angle iron, doing the laminate, and just jig-sawing a circle.

Cost: angle iron ($20 cdn), nuts, washers, bolts ($5 cdn), spray paint ($8). If you have to buy a sheet of 3/4" MDF, it may cost around $25 for a 4'x8' sheet. The laminate, I'm not sure off-hand. The swivel was $16 at Wal-mart, and the bag around $35.

Man, that is a really nice (and original) looking unit. I have several professional, purchased boards from Ringside Boxing that have that red lamination on them, and they don't look one bit better than yours. I'm always getting emails about "making a home unit" and I think yours tops the list of simplicity, easy of finding material, and construction plan. Great Job, JohnnieBoy!

[metaldad]

[IMG]

Just found this thread, will post more updated pics of it with 8 coats of poly-urethane stain pics above show 1 coat. Setup cost around 24~ bux. Speed bag 29.99, and hinge 19.99. your platform looks good and cost effective, especially the brackets and cables. Do you get much vibration? Or does tightening up the cable cut down on it?

[metaldad]

Hi there, I'm new to the forum and thought I would add my project to the thread and express my appreciation for some of the ideas posted here by the other users. I've never used a bag before but thought it would be a welcome addition to our gym downstairs. Given that I'm of a frugal sort and a carpenter by trade, I figured that with the right inspiration and tools a decent, solid platform could be fashioned out of the various bits and bobs in my workshop.

The metal frame was made out of two 10' lengths of galvanized 'punched angle iron'. I cleaned them up and spray-painted them with galvanized primer and then gloss-black. The uprights are screwed to my wall studs, which are spaced 16" on-centre, with two 2 1/2" long #12 sized screws per upright. Knowing the spacing of your studs is important to know when you later on attach the supports to the platform.

I took the opportunity to make a circle-cutting jig for my handheld router (look it up on the internet or Woodsmith 'Router Workshop' magazine) and made two 24" diameter circles out of 3/4" MDF. I Gorilla glued and clamped them together and used some 1 1/4" drywall screws (6 per side, spaced equally apart) to ensure a solid fit. The next morning I beltsanded smooth the edge of the now 1 1/2" thick disc and proceed to rough cut some red laminate/Formica/Arborite I had left over from a previous job. Once I had contact-cemented the material to the disc and given it a couple hours to cure, I laminate trimmed it with a router and prepared to attach the supports.

You have to space the supports so that when it is all assembled, it will be easy to hook the top (ie. the diagonal portion), thread on your wingnuts, and then slip your bolts in on the bottom (ie. the horizonal portion) and secure with another set of wingnuts. For attaching the platform, I countersunk the bolt and washer from the underside so that the nut heads won't damage the speed bag in one of my future flurries. The back edge of the platform is approximately 1" from the wall. The swivel is attached in the centre with four 1 3/4" #8 screws.

After the platform is put into position, the bag is attached and I put a sand bag on top to cut down on any vibration.

Hope you like the pictures (I had to resize them to fit per the posting guidelines), as I'm very pleased with the outcome. I started on a Saturday morning, and with trying to bargain shop for the various pieces to no-avail, making my router jig, and otherwise doing the job right, I got the job done by Sunday evening. It could have been done in a day without painting the angle iron, doing the laminate, and just jig-sawing a circle.

Cost: angle iron ($20 cdn), nuts, washers, bolts ($5 cdn), spray paint ($8). If you have to buy a sheet of 3/4" MDF, it may cost around $25 for a 4'x8' sheet. The laminate, I'm not sure off-hand. The swivel was $16 at Wal-mart, and the bag around $35. Man that is a pro job!!! I don't have access to the tools you have but, I really only need the angle iron, nuts,washers, etc. since I already have a platform, thanks for sharing!

[VJ87]

your platform looks good and cost effective, especially the brackets and cables. Do you get much vibration? Or does tightening up the cable cut down on it?


There is no vibration at all. And since the cable's are new you will notice that they stretch. Just turn tension thing takes about a 1/4 turn usually and your good again. This setup seems to be solid and there is no bounce.

[metaldad]

There is no vibration at all. And since the cable's are new you will notice that they stretch. Just turn tension thing takes about a 1/4 turn usually and your good again. This setup seems to be solid and there is no bounce.Could you break down the cost for everything?

[VJ87]

Lets see the metal bars on wall 5 bux each at home depot, two triangles screwed onto wood 4 bux each, string 4 bux for 30 ft at walmart. I could just ship you some if you cover shipping. Tension thing was 6 bux, u hook thingy was 4 bux i think for both at walmart. Wood was 3 bux for 8 feet. And stuff i didnt include in expense were stuff like glue, wood putty, saw to cut circle because i already had that stuff. Polyurethane coat with stain was 3 bux at walmart i put 8 or so coats on there and i also had screws already. I have some extra stuff left over if you were planning on building it ill give you it just cover shipping. I have the tension thing, and some things that go on string to keep it in place, and string i could even send you some wood putty with glue also. Let me know, also let me know if you want more pics to show how its held together.

[roberthelpus]

So that is string or rope and not wire rope/cable. Right?

[VJ87]

Sorry its steel wound cable.

[metaldad]

Lets see the metal bars on wall 5 bux each at home depot, two triangles screwed onto wood 4 bux each, string 4 bux for 30 ft at walmart. I could just ship you some if you cover shipping. Tension thing was 6 bux, u hook thingy was 4 bux i think for both at walmart. Wood was 3 bux for 8 feet. And stuff i didnt include in expense were stuff like glue, wood putty, saw to cut circle because i already had that stuff. Polyurethane coat with stain was 3 bux at walmart i put 8 or so coats on there and i also had screws already. I have some extra stuff left over if you were planning on building it ill give you it just cover shipping. I have the tension thing, and some things that go on string to keep it in place, and string i could even send you some wood putty with glue also. Let me know, also let me know if you want more pics to show how its held together.Wow!! Where's your Home Depot!? I went to the one by my house and and the metal bars and triangles where way more expensive! :eek:I ended up buying the materials to copy Johnnieboy's design just cuz they were cheaper if you can believe that. I took pictures of both of your setups with me cuz I was having a hard time deciding which one to try and emulate but cost won over style. You both did a great job on your platforms and thanks a ton for sharing!! I'm still keeping copies of yours VJ87 just in case I come across the materials.

[VJ87]

Heh cool ya dont know why they would be more expensive. Goodluck though.

[tobs3n]

Hello speedbaggers,

I am a 22 years old and I am from Germany.
First thanks to Alan Kahn. As I looked at his homepage, i was very impressed about, what he can do with the speedbag. I wanted to learn sppedbagging. I read and learned a lot on his page. but it wasen't enough for me. I wanted to have his 2 hour speedbag Training DVD, but you can't find it in Europe. But fortunately I found his SpeedBag Bible at amazon.de. What a amazing book, special thanks to Alan Kahn.

I like boxing, I have my own heavy bag about 6 years. I started to learn speedbagging a month ago. Its a lot of fun, especially if you learn more and more techniques.

I decided to built my own speedbag platform, because I wanted to have a adjustable one. These platforms are very expensive in Germany, but I think in US too.

Here are some pics of my own homemade adjustable speedbag platform:

http://picasaweb.google.de/tobs3n/SpeedBagPlatform/photo#5192743143629307954

-the adjustable platform part is made of steel, painted in black
-the board, old wood found in my garage
-swivel isen't the best( unknown chain swivel)
-bag Everlast 9x6 shown on picture, and a Ju-Sports 12x8( german brand)


-the costs of the platform were about 80 euro--> 120 USD
-wood costs nothing
-speedbag and swivel were about 50 euro--> 77 USD


greats

tobias

[Speedbag]

Hello speedbaggers,

I am a 22 years old and I am from Germany.
First thanks to Alan Kahn. As I looked at his homepage, i was very impressed about, what he can do with the speedbag. I wanted to learn sppedbagging. I read and learned a lot on his page. but it wasen't enough for me. I wanted to have his 2 hour speedbag Training DVD, but you can't find it in Europe. But fortunately I found his SpeedBag Bible at amazon.de. What a amazing book, special thanks to Alan Kahn.

greats

tobias

Hi Tobias.

thanks for the comments. PM me here on the board and I Can get you a DVD over in Germany.

Your board looks very nice. Great Job. welcome to the forum.

[Pegasos]

Alright, here it is, it took me some time to plan it because it is a ceiling mount, i used M8 anchors and these tough pieces used for placing shelves on the wall. Each one of the pieces on the top is designed to hold about 50 kilos, the ones on the bottom about 25 kilos each.


http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/3839/p4180006ps9.jpg

They are connected with screws through another piece, designed to hang things on the wall from too. I had to drill some holes in the angled pieces to make a fit, but it proved to be more difficult than i imagined.. i don't know what kind of material they used to make them, but using the best drill for metal and not only my whole strength but my entire weight on top of that, it took me about 30 minutes to drill each hole in the angled pieces!


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So the platform is adjustable, if you screw and unscrew the screws of course.


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I used special washers (anti-vibration ones).


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Here it is.


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The point is, ceilings like my own weren't made to be drilled..




Once i had all measurements done, in my first hole i stumbled upon a metal rod, just 2cm deep! So i had to buy a sensor, to find out the ceiling has metal rods every 10 centimeteres (3 inches) vertically and every 20-30 cm horizontally, but not in completely straight lines! The building is about 50 years old, and other small metal pieces were around, inside the cement, making my job of detecting the metal rods more difficult..

Anyway, i had some difficulties and i wouldn't recommend such a mount on such a kind of ceiling (i m sure i m the only one who attempted it so far). There are better things to spend your time at! lol

But since i pulled it out, here it is, to my pleasant surprise, there is almost no vibration when i m hitting from two of the four possible directions. There is some when i am hitting from the opposite two other directions but it is minimal.


Cost of the platform in dollars: about 70 dollars for all materials, pieces, anchors, screws, etc. Wooden board: the "garbage market", free (to be replaced some time soon with a better one). Speedbag and swivel, i had them in my possesion. Plus, about 130 dollars for a decent electrical cable-metal-wood, in-wall sensor....


ps: thanks to Mr. Speedbag for his insights and politeness, in discussing the design of this platform.

[andy302]

Alright, here it is, it took me some time to plan it because it is a ceiling mount, i used M8 anchors and these tough pieces used for placing shelves on the wall. Each one of the pieces on the top is designed to hold about 50 kilos, the ones on the bottom about 25 kilos each.


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They are connected with screws through another piece, designed to hang things on the wall from too. I had to drill some holes in the angled pieces to make a fit, but it proved to be more difficult than i imagined.. i don't know what kind of material they used to make them, but using the best drill for metal and not only my whole strength but my entire weight on top of that, it took me about 30 minutes to drill each hole in the angled pieces!


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So the platform is adjustable, if you screw and unscrew the screws of course.


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I used special washers (anti-vibration ones).


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Here it is.


http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/9738/p5270197mn0.jpg



The point is, ceilings like my own weren't made to be drilled..




Once i had all measurements done, in my first hole i stumbled upon a metal rod, just 2cm deep! So i had to buy a sensor, to find out the ceiling has metal rods every 10 centimeteres (3 inches) vertically and every 20-30 cm horizontally, but not in completely straight lines! The building is about 50 years old, and other small metal pieces were around, inside the cement, making my job of detecting the metal rods more difficult..

Anyway, i had some difficulties and i wouldn't recommend such a mount on such a kind of ceiling (i m sure i m the only one who attempted it so far). There are better things to spend your time at! lol

But since i pulled it out, here it is, to my pleasant surprise, there is almost no vibration when i m hitting from two of the four possible directions. There is some when i am hitting from the opposite two other directions but it is minimal.


Cost of the platform in dollars: about 70 dollars for all materials, pieces, anchors, screws, etc. Wooden board: the "garbage market", free (to be replaced some time soon with a better one). Speedbag and swivel, i had them in my possesion. Plus, about 130 dollars for a decent electrical cable-metal-wood, in-wall sensor....


ps: thanks to Mr. Speedbag for his insights and politeness, in discussing the design of this platform.

ive just bought a golds gym boxing frame with back and speed bag the speed bag seems really slow i think theres to much vibration through the board any advise on how to cure it?

[Speedbag]

ive just bought a golds gym boxing frame with back and speed bag the speed bag seems really slow i think theres to much vibration through the board any advise on how to cure it?

do you have a picture of this Gold's Gym unit? Is it a free standing floor frame or wall unit?

post a pic or some links if you can and I bet you'll get some suggestions.

[andy302]

thanks ive orded a adidas link pro swivel and also a bbe 8x5 bag are they any good? thanks

[Speedbag]

thanks ive orded a adidas link pro swivel and also a bbe 8x5 bag are they any good? thanks

I can't comment on that swivel for I have never hit it that I remember, but the BBE bag should be a good product. The ones I sampled at several sporting good shows had nice shape, rebound and felt good on the hands.

[andy302]

354 hi im from uk just orded this speedbag platform its looks stable and its supposed to stop vibration just wandering what you guys think thanks

[Speedbag]

354 hi im from uk just orded this speedbag platform its looks stable and its supposed to stop vibration just wandering what you guys think thanks

HI Andy.

I gotta tell ya, that's a first for me. I have seen similiar center post down setups, but that one is a thing of beauty. I prefer the stabilizing bars out wider toward the edge of the board, where the for of the punch will land, but until you hit on it, there is no way of telling.

punch on it a bit and tell us how it works.
:)

[andy302]

in your experience are centre post down setups any good? when it arrives ill be sure to let you know how it hits

[Speedbag]

in your experience are centre post down setups any good? when it arrives ill be sure to let you know how it hits

I would say "GOOD" is relative, but the truth is I have not found single vertical pole wall mounts, or center post down units to be as stable as I prefer. The problem is all the contact force of the bag rebound is away from the support pole(s) and the board tend to "give" with either a large bag or full bore punching. That is why I prefer the two pole and two horizontal bars support set ups. The bag makes contact close to the overhead support bars and the whole system absorbs the shock better with less rattling or vibration. For your setup, I would suggest two small sand bags on top, one in the rear and one over the front to help hole the board stable. But that is just a guess on my part. Your particular unit might be more stable than the ones I have hit. Good Luck with it.

[andy302]

thanks ill be sure to let you know heres hoping it will good and ill try the sand for extra stabilty been looking at some platforms for sale in the usa there really expensive no wonder so many members on here build their own i thought about building my own but im useless at that sort of thing lol :D

[andy302]

hi the platform arrived set it up the board solid put the sand on as well but its still not fast carnt understand it could it be the swivel? please help:confused:

[Tim]

hi the platform arrived set it up the board solid put the sand on as well but its still not fast carnt understand it could it be the swivel? please help:confused:

Practice, practice, practive... give it a week and things should be better.

It takes time to adjust to a new setup.

[Biff]

hi the platform arrived set it up the board solid put the sand on as well but its still not fast carnt understand it could it be the swivel? please help:confused:

Andy302 - Did the new swivel and bag arrive as well, or are you hitting the original bag and swivel? If you are still using the orig. swivel and bag, wait for the new stuff to arrive and see if there is any change.

If you are now hitting the new bag and swivel, Tim is right. Just keep on practicing, you'll see the difference.

When I started hitting my Title classic 8x5, I was disappointed with it. I went out and bought the Yellow Title 8x5. I really liked the second one. But you know what, after a couple of months, I find myself hitting the red classic more so than the yellow. Go figure.

Point is - keep at it and you'll adjust to it.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[andy302]

the bags just not rebonding fast enough ive tried my bbe bag and my golds gym bag thers no vibration through the board so the rebound should be really fast but its not carnt understand it. could anyone please tell me of a fast swivel mine are to klunky and hit very slow thanks ive been looking at the title deluxe pro swivel any advice on it thanks.

[Kyle]

what swivel are you using now? I know of one swivel that just wont work. I looks like a fake ball hook swivel and is usually made by TKO. If you have been hitting the bag for a couple days now and theres still no change you most likely have a problem. A link to a website so we can see you current swivel would be great so we can give ya a hand. Also i cant say i have used either a bbe bag or golds gym bag. do they feel okay to u?
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[andy302]

posted pics of my swivels as you can see there not good i think thats why im not getting the speed there to big and bulky so ive orded the title deluxe pro swivel hopefully that will be much better what do you think? the golds gym bag feels really nice to hit thats a mediom bag and the bbe is a small they both feel good to punch

[Kyle]

Ya those swivels are very long which makes the rebound are longer and thus cause a slow bag but saying that should still be okay to hit. Is the problem just speed or does the swivel seem to lock up every once in a while?
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[andy302]

no it doesnt lock up but its real slow lucky to get 5 bounces even when i hit it hard the board solid no vibration ive also got sand bags on top of the board one at the front and one at the back. Is the title deluxe pro a good swivel alot of members here seem to use it?im also thinking my platform might to thin maybe a thicker heavier platform might help

[Kyle]

if u can get a ball hook its going to be good. Maybe the swivels have bad barrings because after that its a mytery to me. My problem was vibration with my old unit but you say theres non so i dont think i can help ya. Might need to call CSI in for this one hahaha. just practice and see if you can get used to it is all the adivce i can offer ya right now.
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[andy302]

ok thanks ill try the ball hook

[Dutchman]

Is that five rebounds total, or off the back side of the board? Is the bag inflated adequately? It should be firm, but not rock hard. Generally speaking unless there was some really poor machining done on the swivel that style should give you fairly rapid rebounds.

[andy302]

5 total thats what i mean its realy slow ive got sand bags on top of the board theres hardly any vibration that why i think its the swivel ive orded the title deluxe pro swivel so hopefully that will be a lot better

[Pegasos]

ive just bought a golds gym boxing frame with back and speed bag the speed bag seems really slow i think theres to much vibration through the board any advise on how to cure it?


Well andy302, since you ask me, from the little experience i have with speedbags and speedbag setups i can tell you the following:

The problem that is causing you a slow rebound could be in the setup you use, in the way you hit the bag, or in the swivel. I would suggest you try to make the setup as solid as possible, make your technique as focused as you can (will improve over time) and try different swivels and speedbags in your training.

[HandsOfStone]

Here's my setup, just built it this week, total cost not including the swivel and bag cost only $40. And its sturdy as hell :)

[Speedbag]

Looks like a sweet set up. Love the posters also.

[Tim]

Here's my setup, just built it this week, total cost not including the swivel and bag cost only $40. And its sturdy as hell :)

Looks good. Where did you get the iron brackets from? Maybe standard shelving hardware?

[HandsOfStone]

Looks like a sweet set up. Love the posters also.

Thanks! The posters gives some extra motivation :) Oh and by the way Mr. Kahn after watching your videos its made me want to get into speed bagging so thanks!

Looks good. Where did you get the iron brackets from? Maybe standard shelving hardware?

They are 20 inch shelving brackets from lowes, cost $8 a piece. And the 24 x 1 inch table top, also from lowes, cost $16. I built this custom one because the pre-made stands would be too big for my bedroom. So this is just the right size and height.

[Tim]

I built this custom one because the pre-made stands would be too big for my bedroom. So this is just the right size and height.

You probably saved a bundle too... looks great. Keep us updated on your progress. we're all here to help :)

[HandsOfStone]

You probably saved a bundle too... looks great. Keep us updated on your progress. we're all here to help :)

Yeah saving money was also a big factor lol Thanks for the comments Tim, Ive learned so much since stumbling upon this forum a week ago.


-Mike

[Kyle]

how did u cut such a perfect circle like that? i made mine like a "U" shape because i didnt know how to cut a perfect circle like that and im thinking about making another board for my sister who recently started boxing so i finially got her to try my setup and shes fallen in love but its way to high for her and she stuck standing on a foot stool and she said she wants her own then i can show her things as we both work. sorry little off topic but im just very pumped that shes finally hitting because ive been telling her for over a year to try it and she just wouldnt.
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[Speedbag]

Thanks! The posters gives some extra motivation :) Oh and by the way Mr. Kahn after watching your videos its made me want to get into speed bagging so thanks!

Thanks and I'm glad you finally got under the board yourself. No need for the "Mr" formalities. We're all brothers of the bag here and go by screen names or initials.

looking forward to some video's.

[Tim]

how did u cut such a perfect circle like that?

I don't know how he did it, but Lowes sells pine rounds that look very similar. They cost about $10 USD if memory serves.

[HandsOfStone]

Thanks and I'm glad you finally got under the board yourself. No need for the "Mr" formalities. We're all brothers of the bag here and go by screen names or initials.

looking forward to some video's.

Video to come soon, any tips on how to improve would be awesome. I just ordered a Rival 10x7 bag. So when that comes in all put up my first video :D


how did u cut such a perfect circle like that?

Yeah Tim is right, I bought it pre-cut like that at lowes for $16. It works great, I'm thinking about building the exact same setup in my garage for the summer :cool:

[Kyle]

awesome gonna check lowes tomorrow just came to my area a brand new one opend just before chirstmas. needed and excuse to go and i found one hahaha.
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