free standing speed bag?

[opr1945]

free standing speed bag?I am just getting started down this road. I have a bag stand with a heavy bag on one side and speed bag on other side. I have seen several U tube videos on how to make a much heaver board for a speed bag mounted to a wall.

How much difference is there between them? and would it make any difference if I added another board or two to my platform? thanks.

[Dutchman]

There is a lot of vibration with the majority of free standing platforms. The way that the board is attached to the main frame is frankly a bit on the flimsy side. Just adding to the board does little good. There are commercial free standing set ups that are quite stout, but they are also very expensive.

[opr1945]

would adding a support brace from (drum) board
to floor help?

[ventanakaz]

would adding a support brace from (drum) board
to floor help?

I would think that would help stabilize it, Maybe two supports in the back corners

[opr1945]

That's what I was thinking. Run a 2x4 or 4x4 across top of drum and about 6" beyond drum on each side. then add supports to floor or base of stand.

[speedbagbard]

For free standing platforma, vibration can be mitigated with bracing, weight, and anchoring. If you have room on top of the speed bag platform, a heavy sand bag will cheaply reduce a lot of vibrations.

[ventanakaz]

Speedbagbard is correct about the sand bag on top of the drum, Sand will absorb the vibration better than if you put weight plates on top, i have two martial arts square canvas bags on top of my drum, but you will probably need more than what i have, Whatever you put on top of the drum, Make sure you secure it so it doesn't come crashing down on your head.