Building a new drum

[StevieMac]

That's a nice platform! Have you posted any videos working the bag with it?

Thank you. No I haven't posted any videos, I'm not really a video taking kinda guy. I'll try to get something eventually up but don't hold your breath

[JoMan]

That's a nice platform! Have you posted any videos working the bag with it?

[Zaza]

Sweet! THAT is a platform!

[rdshackleford]

I got the idea from this random google search:

[StevieMac]

Thanks Rusty. Interesting idea about the wallpaper.

[rdshackleford]

Very nice! I especially like the Mighty Mick's picture. I've been trying to think of how to decorate my speed bag wall. I wonder if they make antique boxing signs wallpaper.

-Rusty

[StevieMac]

OK, here’s the ‘before’ platform:



And the after.....



This project turned out great. I'm really surprised how much quieter the new drum is. I was expecting a change in sound but it was far more dramatic than I expected and I really didn’t think it would be much quieter. The rebound of the bag is a fair bit faster so it took a bit to get used to that but all good now.

[StevieMac]

It's a thing of beauty, yes it is

Thanks Dutch

This is always great to hear...thank you!

Be sure to visit the AOTB YouTube channel for "Art of the Bag Short Films"...stuff from the cutting room floor.
https://www.youtube.com/user/artofthebag

I came across them a few weeks back and have watched them all. Thanks for the extras

[Zaza]

I just saw "Art of the Bag" for the first of many times on the weekend. Well done sir! I thoroughly enjoyed it and so did my wife.

This is always great to hear...thank you!

Be sure to visit the AOTB YouTube channel for "Art of the Bag Short Films"...stuff from the cutting room floor.

https://www.youtube.com/user/artofthebag

[Dutchman]

It's a thing of beauty, yes it is

[StevieMac]

Thanks guys. I'll have it mounted this weekend and will get more pictures of course. Video to follow, eventually...

[Zaza]

That is AWESOME!!!!! I love it!

[rdshackleford]

That is pretty. I like how the recessed mounting holes are inside the bounce area.

Now all you need is a crane mechanism to help you adjust the height. 45lbs, wow!

Nice job! Keep the installation pics coming.

-Rusty

[StevieMac]

Finished sanding, drilling and staining:





And the clear.....



The old drum weighs about 11 lbs, the new one is about 45 lbs.

[StevieMac]

Thanks Zaza. Yes it's overkill, that's what I do

I just saw "Art of the Bag" for the first of many times on the weekend. Well done sir! I thoroughly enjoyed it and so did my wife.