Help me build a Punchbag Stand...
Discussion
Hi all, longshot but thought i would check.
Just wondered if anyone has built their own punchbag stand?
Have just bought a bag and ideally want some sort of freestanding frame for it, which im going to try and knock up this weekend.
Was going to use wood, although ideally a metal framed one would probably be sturdier. Only problem is i cant welt, so though it might be out of the question?
Just wondered if anyones already done anything similar and could give me any tips?
Cheers.
Just wondered if anyone has built their own punchbag stand?
Have just bought a bag and ideally want some sort of freestanding frame for it, which im going to try and knock up this weekend.
Was going to use wood, although ideally a metal framed one would probably be sturdier. Only problem is i cant welt, so though it might be out of the question?
Just wondered if anyones already done anything similar and could give me any tips?
Cheers.
Is it a heavy bag?
Punch bags need to have significant weight in the to be useful, in my opinion.
Bear in mind that whatever it's attached need to be strong as buggery or it will just collapse. You don't really see wooden bag stands for a reason.
Also depends how hard you hit/kick I suppose.
It will be much easier if you can fasten it to an outside wall on a bracket that you can hook the bag on/off. You can properly lay into the fecker without fear of destroying the thing then.
Relies on you having the space though. You might need to learn how to weld.
If you make one, and it works, I'll commission mk2 from you, I miss the heavy bag at my old house.
E.T.A - in the gym I used to ferquent they had a large frame fashioned from scaffolding poles that had 6 or so heavy bags hanging off it. If you can get hold of some it might be an option, they just clamp together.
Punch bags need to have significant weight in the to be useful, in my opinion.
Bear in mind that whatever it's attached need to be strong as buggery or it will just collapse. You don't really see wooden bag stands for a reason.
Also depends how hard you hit/kick I suppose.
It will be much easier if you can fasten it to an outside wall on a bracket that you can hook the bag on/off. You can properly lay into the fecker without fear of destroying the thing then.
Relies on you having the space though. You might need to learn how to weld.
If you make one, and it works, I'll commission mk2 from you, I miss the heavy bag at my old house.
E.T.A - in the gym I used to ferquent they had a large frame fashioned from scaffolding poles that had 6 or so heavy bags hanging off it. If you can get hold of some it might be an option, they just clamp together.
wood wont last two minutes - I got mine off ebay for about £15 - metal version
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pro-Punch-Bag-Hanging-Wall-B...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pro-Punch-Bag-Hanging-Wall-B...
dave_s13 said:
Is it a heavy bag?
Punch bags need to have significant weight in the to be useful, in my opinion.
Bear in mind that whatever it's attached need to be strong as buggery or it will just collapse. You don't really see wooden bag stands for a reason.
Also depends how hard you hit/kick I suppose.
It will be much easier if you can fasten it to an outside wall on a bracket that you can hook the bag on/off. You can properly lay into the fecker without fear of destroying the thing then.
Relies on you having the space though. You might need to learn how to weld.
If you make one, and it works, I'll commission mk2 from you, I miss the heavy bag at my old house.
E.T.A - in the gym I used to ferquent they had a large frame fashioned from scaffolding poles that had 6 or so heavy bags hanging off it. If you can get hold of some it might be an option, they just clamp together.
Bag itself isnt overly heavy, no more than 30 kg's as its not a large one. However saying that i will probably want to upgrade it in the future so whatever im constructing i need to last. Punch bags need to have significant weight in the to be useful, in my opinion.
Bear in mind that whatever it's attached need to be strong as buggery or it will just collapse. You don't really see wooden bag stands for a reason.
Also depends how hard you hit/kick I suppose.
It will be much easier if you can fasten it to an outside wall on a bracket that you can hook the bag on/off. You can properly lay into the fecker without fear of destroying the thing then.
Relies on you having the space though. You might need to learn how to weld.
If you make one, and it works, I'll commission mk2 from you, I miss the heavy bag at my old house.
E.T.A - in the gym I used to ferquent they had a large frame fashioned from scaffolding poles that had 6 or so heavy bags hanging off it. If you can get hold of some it might be an option, they just clamp together.
Brackets etc are no good as i dont have anywhere suitable tou mount them to the house that will give me enough space, hence why i wanted something standalone i can plonk on the patio.
Any ideas where i could get some scaffolding? (going to have a google now)...think welding might be abit of a step too far, although i do want the satisfaction of using something ive built rather than bought!
I'm going to do something similar once my building work is done.
I was thinking of putting a wooden frame in my garage.
I can't put the frame on the wall because one side is single skin blockwork (where there's a pillar supporting an RSJ)
The other side is old red brick, and wouldn't hold a picture frame without crumbling
Here's my plan
Bolt two uprights to the walls.
Joist across the top bolted to the uprights, fit the joist tight, so there's little lateral movement.
On one side, bolt the top of the upright to the brick pillar.
Bit crude, but should do the trick, decent joist will easily hold a 30kg punch bag.
I was thinking of putting a wooden frame in my garage.
I can't put the frame on the wall because one side is single skin blockwork (where there's a pillar supporting an RSJ)
The other side is old red brick, and wouldn't hold a picture frame without crumbling
Here's my plan
Bolt two uprights to the walls.
Joist across the top bolted to the uprights, fit the joist tight, so there's little lateral movement.
On one side, bolt the top of the upright to the brick pillar.
Bit crude, but should do the trick, decent joist will easily hold a 30kg punch bag.
Shamu said:
..some sort of freestanding frame ... going to use wood...i do want the satisfaction of using something ive built
Scout Leader says... PioneeringIt is possible to make things look very tidy once you master square lashings and also very strong if you begin to understand how to brace things properly.
Just been looking through the wickes website for inspiration, and thought about using a fence post for the main support?
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Fence-Post/invt/540991
100mmx100mm x 2.4M should be plenty big enough, then just a case of screwing a smaller piece of wood along the top to form a 'T' shape, and hang the bag from that, what do you guys think?
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Fence-Post/invt/540991
100mmx100mm x 2.4M should be plenty big enough, then just a case of screwing a smaller piece of wood along the top to form a 'T' shape, and hang the bag from that, what do you guys think?
Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff