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[Dale]

I'm new to the forum and wanted to say hey!
I'm in the process of building my own speedbag. I had a cheap everlast when I was younger.

[Zaza]

Welcome Dale! You'll find a ton of great information here, glad to have you aboard.
(there are lots of threads on building your own platform)

[Tim]

I'm new to the forum and wanted to say hey!
I'm in the process of building my own speedbag. I had a cheap everlast when I was younger.

Welcome aboard! New speedbag ? as in the speed bag itself? I don't think we've had anyone do that yet... but sounds great! Or are you referring to the platform itself?

[Dale]

Just the platform. lol

[Speedbag]

Welcome Dale. Looking forward to seeing your set up and baggin. Hope you can post some video soon.

[Dale]

Appreciate the welcome. I will post pics when I finish my build. As far as videos that will have to wait. LOL. Gotta build some basics which is why Im here to connect with others and find info on some bags I should use.

Dale

[MMurphy162]

I might have a tip or two

Hi Dale, I'm new to the forum also. I just completed my own build and wanted to share my experiences. I had an Everlast as a kid. Mine was a metal ring vice a wooden board. I got lead poisoning about 15 years ago and I'm starting to fall apart just now. I decided to get a speed bag to try and keep some hand eye coordination. I bought an Everlast mount, swivel, drum, bag, gloves and a jump rope all in the same box for sixty bucks. First thing the Mounties would not work in my garage so I welded up my own. Then I read how backing the drum up with a piece of plywood would help. After a little research I ended making my own drum. I used 2" mahogany and I can't believe the difference. Next came the swivel. By any stretch I am a novice speedbagger, however after just 3 weeks the plastic ball in the swivel cracked. It hasn't flown apart yet but I know that's coming. So I bought an Everlast Pro. Bad choice! It's not a ball and hook type and as a novice it's not very easy to get any rhythm going. I tried to find a Powermill Evil but that's just not going to happen. I decided on a Boxing Gear all metal. After 3 minutes it broke. I welded to pin in the ball and now it works.

[MMurphy162]

No threads Ralph

Hi Ralph, I just got it yesterday in the mail. There are no threads in the pin that goes through the ball. There is a small hold in the side of the ball that I think they use to peen it so it doesn't fly out but mine didn't hold. But it is like the old Everlast I had as a kid (35 years ago). If you have a welder or access to one it can easily be tacked and after about an hour mine works well. If I can post a picture I'll take one and show you.

[Dutchman]

Sounds like maybe that hole was supposed to be tapped and a set screw installed. That's what the old Everlast and TufWear swivels were made

[MMurphy162]

I thought so too Dutchman. But neither the installed one or spare were that way

[Dale]

Hey Murphy

Doesnt seem like some of those products are treating you well. I found some old 2x12 boards that are butcher blocked and cut them at about 25" and clamped them together. Then my jigsaw wasnt doing what it was suppose to so I had to use my skill saw to cut my circle for my platform. Its not a perfect circle but its roundish. I stained and got me a coat of poly on one side so far. I went to lowes and bought some hardware and lumber. Now I need to get my swivel and bladder and get this thing rolling.
Im on a budget with what I want to spend but I remember having that same setup your talking about and I decided if I build one it will be stronger than that one and around the same price.(Just my opinion) Mine may be junk but time will tell. LOL.
Thanks for the info brotherman.
Dale