Expert: Alan Kahn - 9/10/2007

Question
QUESTION: I got an Everlast High Performance Speed Bag Platform and i need to know what kind of screws and stuff i should use to mount it to the studs in my garage.

ANSWER: HI Joseph,

Congratulations on your new platform!  Personally, I have always used 1x4 wood runners up the wall and used wood screws to attach them, like these: http://store.nutsandbolts.com/wood-screws-flat-head-phillips-fws62p.html

then I put the metal vertical speed bag brackets on with
lag bolts such as these: http://store.nutsandbolts.com/lag-bolts-hex-zinc-coarse.html

That has always worked for me. I have three speed bag units up in my home and each one has that setup.  

Good luck with hanging your unit and your training.

sincerely,

Alan Kahn
author, The speed bag bible
 



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QUESTION: I was wondering if you could send me a picture of how you got it set up just to be on the safe side. thank you for taking the time to answer my questions by the way appercicate it.

Answer
Here are several ways to hang a wall unit
http://www.speedbagcentral.com/ssp/speed_bag_setups#A

and here is a demo of my heavyduty wall unit (youtube video) look at the wood on the wall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXG5ckFW1BI

Here are some examples of home units posted on speedbagforum.com
http://www.speedbagforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295

I hope they help

sincerely

Alan kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible