Want to build a DIY speed bag platform like a pro? Speed bag platforms are a great way to train in a safe yet fun way, but training on a speed bag without a good platform can be dangerous. You can easily build your own speed bag platform! You will want to make sure you have enough room in your house for it. Much like a punching bag, this is designed to take the force of a lot of hits. That means it's going to be big and heavy; so if you don't have enough room or enough ceiling height, it might cramp your style.
In this article, I will introduce you to different projects of creating a speed bag platform for your training. A speed bag platform is an important piece of equipment for boxing, punching, and MMA training. It helps keep you safe while punching.
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1. How To Build A Speed Bag Platform
Take a look at this first guide on this platform, so that you can learn how to build a speed bag platform with ease. This simply means you already have the speed punching bag bought, and ready for assemblage. This project is quite inexpensive, everything that is available in this video guide was under $100.
Here are a few supplies that you need to get your hands on, you’ll need 3 pieces of pine wood for $33, speed bag swivel for $20, log bolts, washers, shelf brackets for $7 for each bracket, wood adhesive, and a few other materials. The making process seems seamlessly easy enough to follow.
2. DIY Speed Bag Platform
This simple speed bag platform needs simple materials and tools to get ready. All you need are a few materials like a speed bag swivel, wood, gorilla wood glue, interior varnish oil for wood finishing, and other hardware materials like bolts, washers, and a hanger to hold the wood board platform in place. It’s super easy to make, durable, and effective.
3. Homemade Speed Bag Platform
Here is another great homemade speed bag platform made by a young man that tried it for the first time. This project is so easy that it can be done by anyone with a brain and a few materials and tools for the job. You can use a large thick wood if you have one or you can lay pieces of wood boards together, and apply wood glue to have the thickness that you need. Next, you should go buy the speed bag set for the setup.
4. Easy DIY Speed Bag Platform
Check out this seamlessly easy video tutorial guide that you can apply to your work and make a simple easy-going speed bag platform effortlessly. The making process is excellent and easy to follow, thereby all that is required of you are the materials and tools that will be needed for the project. The creator used a big slice of sycamore wood and a super large bracket. The rest of the setup is straightforward. This speed bag platform is super heavy, strong, and durable, basically, the best you’ll ever find.
5. Indoor Speed Bag Platform
Here is another well-constructed indoor speed bag platform. The creator started off this video guide with a sturdy piece of a finished butcher block countertop, then cut it into two halves, drilled holes for the speed bag, and the brackets that will be attached for it to be hung on the wall. You’ll need wood glue, clamps, bolts, washers, speed bag swivel, and other kits. The brackets the creator used are super durable and strong as seen in the image above. tacomaworld
6. How To Setup A Speed Bag Platform
Interested in setting up a nice speed bag platform today? Here is a guide that will show you how it’s done effortlessly. This is one of the strongest and most durable speed bag platforms on this DIY guide. The creator used a variety of woodblocks, assembled and constructed as a bracket to hold the speed bag platform from the ceiling. Check the guide to learn more. justmeasuringup
7. Speed Bag Platform
Looking for something simple and straightforward? Look no further, this guide has the coolest and most incredible simple speed bag platform so far. You’ll need a few black metal pipes, T-hinge joints, T-connector, pipe end caps, angle joints, and lots more. So, with four easy steps, you’ll be done building the brackets and the platform and you’ll be on your way to assemble the speed bag on the platform and get ready for testing. Tinktube
8. Cheap Homemade Speed Bag Platform
This project is simple and easy to build. This is doable by anyone, even a beginner with no experience in building whatsoever. All you need to do is mount the speed bag swivel on a ¾ inch plywood that is two feet wide and two feet long. It’s cheap and easy to build so, if you’re a fan of the speed bags, then this is your chance to make one that can fit into any space at home. rossboxing
9. How To Make A Speed Bag Platform
Learn how to make a speed bag with this video tutorial guide today. It’s inexpensive, easy to build, and durable. You won’t have to worry about getting a replacement platform for a super long time. In this guide, you’ll be making a speed bag wooden platform with storage at the top; you can easily store your workout gear there for easy access.
10. Adjustable DIY Speed Bag Platform
It’s fun to have a good speed bag platform set up in your home or garage, but having an adjustable one is even better. So, the creator used a motorcycle lift as the bracket for this platform and that worked out perfectly. For the wood, he used a cabinet grade 2/4 inch plywood and an Outslayer swivel.
11. DIY Speed Bag Swivel And Wall Mount Attachment
For this project, you’ll need a hardboard, this is easy to purchase, or if you have a board laying around like the one in this video. This board might not be as strong as you might want it to be, but it’s worth the try. It’s cheap and easy to build. The rest of the assemblage is quick and easy-going. So, check out this video’s link and learn more.
12. Weather Resistant Speed Bag Platform
The steps in making this weather-resistant speed bag platform are simple and easy to follow. The creator started by carving and cutting a thick woodblock as the platform for his speed bag. After sanding, and finishing with danish oil for wood finishing, he then mounted a swivel that would hold the speed bag and a hook for the brackets on the opposite side. It’s an amazing outdoor speed bag platform.
13. How To Build Redneck Speed Bag Platform
If you are looking for a super-strong standard speed bag platform to build, that is remarkably strong and durable, then look no further. Here is the video guide with the steps to guide you as you try to make it today. The creator made a large wood frame that carried the speed bag platform with ease and left it firm and free on the board. This is one of the best speed bag platforms on this DIY guide.
14. DIY Stowable Speed Bag Platform
Check out this superb speed bag platform, you can easily lock it away beneath your ceiling leaving the platform and the wooden frame bracket to drop down from support beneath the ceiling. The making process is super easy to follow. Check the guide to learn more. ana-white
15. How To Hang A Speed Bag
Have you bought a speed bag and have no idea how to hang it properly? Here is a sweet guide that will show you how it’s done in a few easy steps. This is a simple wall-mounted unit that is super easy to set up. All you need is a wood board large enough to carry the speed bag effortlessly. This guide also offers an idea on how to use a free-standing unit that is easier to set up. All you need to do is purchase the free-standing set, and assemble it from the ground up. Wikihow
16. How To Make A Homemade Speed Bag
Check out this low-budget homemade speed bag platform. It’s super easy to set up, all you need to purchase are some hooks, screws, two L brackets, a wood board, and a few other pieces of hardware. Although, this speed bag platform is not as strong and sturdy as you may want. Nevertheless, you can check the video to learn more and add a few modifications to it.
17. Free Standing Speed Bag Platform
Here is another wooden free-standing speed bag platform that you can make with ease. All you need is lots of wood. But if you already have this wooden frameset and ready, then you don't have much to worry about. Check the video to learn more.
18. Cheap Speed Bag DIY
Check out this cheap speed bag platform, easy-going and durable. The creator made this speed bag platform at the corner of his room. It was the best position he had and it was less space-consuming.
19. Outdoor Speed Bag Set-Up Idea
This speed bag platform setup idea is for outdoor use. Of course, you’ll have to treat the wood to be durable. You can use danish oil for finishing wood, or any other better product available. All you have to do is check the video and learn more about the materials and tools used.
20. DIY Speed Bag
And now, here is the last guide on this DIY project that will teach you how to make a speed bag in minutes. The making process is quick and easy to follow. For the cost, you’ll spend under $70, and its height is adjustable.
Conclusion
Finally, after all is said and done, you only need one suitable guide to get you started, so I hope you find that DIY today. Always check the links to learn more to confirm if it's doable or not. Thanks for your time and attention, hope to see you visit next time, cheers!
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