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Jim Kata · 02-12-2004, 06:22 AM

Here is the deal...I have a 100lb. punching bag that I am waiting to hang up in my garage.

Two different people at the store that I bought it from told me that it won't be a problem if I hang it from a joist (duh).

But my sister (who I live with), is paranoid about it being too much weight, especially when it is being pounded by these toothpicks that I call arms. Does anyone know if it is a bad idea to be putting it up?

I know some people put them under their decks so I was thinking it was the same concept...but she is still paranoid.

Also, I want to use my garage to park the car as well. So I will be putting up and taking down said punching bag after every use. I have devised a pulley system that looks like it will work.

I plan on having a hook in the joist and run a rope through it. The rope will be knotted at one end and go through the chains (3) of the punching bag underneath the chain's hooks to give it some slack so once they are close to the hook in the ceiling I can just slide them on up there and slowly let go of the rope leaving the bag hanging. Taking it down would be the same process only reversed.

Anyone got a better suggestion? Thanks in advance.

02-12-2004, 06:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jim Kata Swollen Member Location: Northern VA	Hanging Punching Bag in Garage.. Here is the deal...I have a 100lb. punching bag that I am waiting to hang up in my garage. Two different people at the store that I bought it from told me that it won't be a problem if I hang it from a joist (duh). But my sister (who I live with), is paranoid about it being too much weight, especially when it is being pounded by these toothpicks that I call arms. Does anyone know if it is a bad idea to be putting it up? I know some people put them under their decks so I was thinking it was the same concept...but she is still paranoid. Also, I want to use my garage to park the car as well. So I will be putting up and taking down said punching bag after every use. I have devised a pulley system that looks like it will work. I plan on having a hook in the joist and run a rope through it. The rope will be knotted at one end and go through the chains (3) of the punching bag underneath the chain's hooks to give it some slack so once they are close to the hook in the ceiling I can just slide them on up there and slowly let go of the rope leaving the bag hanging. Taking it down would be the same process only reversed. Anyone got a better suggestion? Thanks in advance.