Balazs Boxing i-Box Platform (and swivel!) review
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Awesome stuff from the lab!
Question on the predrilled swivel mount holes; Is there any cause for concern with wearing the holes out (assuming they are threaded) with repeated swivel changes? Doesn't look like there is access from the top, perhaps adding threaded inserts like BagBoy has shown on a previous post if so?
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Originally posted by Cazbag View PostAwesome stuff from the lab!
Question on the predrilled swivel mount holes; Is there any cause for concern with wearing the holes out (assuming they are threaded) with repeated swivel changes? Doesn't look like there is access from the top, perhaps adding threaded inserts like BagBoy has shown on a previous post if so?
It's difficult to use bolts that go all the way through, because the V-frame support up top is in the way. I know at least one member has drilled all the way through - so it can be done..
I'm actually now using 3 different i-Box platforms in my videos - to avoid swapping swivels.
Having said all this - normal people don't change swivels every 2 weeks1 PhotoLast edited by Tim; 07-20-2020, 03:07 PM.
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Originally posted by Tim View Post
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Originally posted by peragio View Post
HI Tim, you think i could mount the i-box to drywall if i hit the studs and is it easy to adjust the height? thanks
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Originally posted by Jim Walker View PostI used T-Nuts inserted in the top of the platform to accommodate two different swivel patterns. Makes changing swivels quick and easy.
#10-24 x 9/32" Long Barrel Stainless Steel T-Nut Tee Nut 3-Prong
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I haven't been doing this as long as a lot of you but i have been a carpenter my entire life. I would venture to say that i probably change out more swivels than everyone but maybe Tom. I use the same holes that are drilled into my wood platform every time. The trick is to use course thread screws. The first few times you change them out it will require a drill to move the screws in and out. Once the screw holes have been trained the next trick is to hand tighten the screws into the platform then use a drill on a low torque setting to ensure you don't damage the wood. I put 11 swivels on and off my platform last sunday to test and tune them. Still use the same wood screws and same holes for each one of them. That was just Sunday. I change swivels more often than most people change shirts. It is all technique. You can also put a golf tee with a little elmers wood glue or tight bond on it and shove it in the worn out hole and it will act like a brand new piece of wood. The inserts are great if you have the ability to use them but if you cant slow the speed of your drill, use course threat wood screws and call it a day. I actually have a video on youtue showing you how to install a swivel with existing holes.
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Originally posted by Jeff Thrasher View PostI haven't been doing this as long as a lot of you but i have been a carpenter my entire life. I would venture to say that i probably change out more swivels than everyone but maybe Tom. I use the same holes that are drilled into my wood platform every time. The trick is to use course thread screws. The first few times you change them out it will require a drill to move the screws in and out. Once the screw holes have been trained the next trick is to hand tighten the screws into the platform then use a drill on a low torque setting to ensure you don't damage the wood. I put 11 swivels on and off my platform last sunday to test and tune them. Still use the same wood screws and same holes for each one of them. That was just Sunday. I change swivels more often than most people change shirts. It is all technique. You can also put a golf tee with a little elmers wood glue or tight bond on it and shove it in the worn out hole and it will act like a brand new piece of wood. The inserts are great if you have the ability to use them but if you cant slow the speed of your drill, use course threat wood screws and call it a day. I actually have a video on youtue showing you how to install a swivel with existing holes.
I never knew of the "threaded insert" which sounds great (as long as the hole size in the base are all the same) by my preferred solution was drill the swivel holes ALL the way through and use bolts. When the swivel is "bolted" on there is no more worry about trouble screw holes. (so I guess it was "screw the screws"). However, with the current "V" bracket shape over the board it is very difficult to figure a way to run bolts all the way through for easy change. There was one of the genius designer bagger a few years ago that actually made a template for how to modify the I-Box wall unit to run the holes all the way through and bolt the swivel.Speed Bag
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