Just got my Ibox - looks great. I have a couple of questions in regards to the platform. Has anyone painted their MDF platform, and if so, how did you do it and how did it turn out? I'm thinking of sanding it a bit, and spray painting it black. Also, has anyone added extra platforms to make it thicker? I have a couple of 3/4" plywood rounds I could add to it, but didn't know if this would make it harder to adjust up and down, or if the unit would handle the extra weight. Any input appreciated.
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Originally posted by podnah View PostJust got my Ibox - looks great. I have a couple of questions in regards to the platform. Has anyone painted their MDF platform, and if so, how did you do it and how did it turn out? I'm thinking of sanding it a bit, and spray painting it black. Also, has anyone added extra platforms to make it thicker? I have a couple of 3/4" plywood rounds I could add to it, but didn't know if this would make it harder to adjust up and down, or if the unit would handle the extra weight. Any input appreciated.Speed Bag
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Originally posted by podnah View PostJust got my Ibox - looks great. I have a couple of questions in regards to the platform. Has anyone painted their MDF platform, and if so, how did you do it and how did it turn out? I'm thinking of sanding it a bit, and spray painting it black. Also, has anyone added extra platforms to make it thicker? I have a couple of 3/4" plywood rounds I could add to it, but didn't know if this would make it harder to adjust up and down, or if the unit would handle the extra weight. Any input appreciated.
Good luck and great choice of platform!
When you do get it sorted out, I'd love to see pictures!
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Originally posted by podnah View PostJust got my Ibox - looks great. I have a couple of questions in regards to the platform. Has anyone painted their MDF platform, and if so, how did you do it and how did it turn out? I'm thinking of sanding it a bit, and spray painting it black. Also, has anyone added extra platforms to make it thicker? I have a couple of 3/4" plywood rounds I could add to it, but didn't know if this would make it harder to adjust up and down, or if the unit would handle the extra weight. Any input appreciated.
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I've made several drums for the I-box, using different materials. I would recommend using the Balazs drum as a template to build a thicker drum, rather than modifying the Balazs. That way, if anything doesn't work out, you've still got your original drum as a backup. You will need to buy longer bolts to mount the drum to the steel platform, and longer screws to connect the swivel if you choose to anchor through the drum. You can get what you need at boltdepot.com. You will need four 3/8"x 3" socket head bolts for the drum, and four #10-32 x 3" screws with washers and locknuts for the swivel. I can give you the exact links to these parts if necessary, just let me know.
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