Mounting a 100lb Thai Bag in Finished Garage?

[BG]

I purchased the bag from Title MMA along with their "Heavy Duty Wood Beam Mount" and I'm a little nervious about hanging the bag to just one ceiling joist. Can anyone offer advice for mounting the bag to the ceiling joists in a finished garage with "dry wall" ceiling panels? Thanks!

 

[Bisco Chop**]

ok mount it to something much sturdier than that if you kick or punch harder than a 5 yr old

 

[HoyBoi]

Do you have a pic of this title ceiling mount thing?

 

[Kajukenbo1964]

I had an 80lb Everlast Bag in my garage for four years that my friends and I trained with. If you make sure you get at least two big screws into studs you will be fine. That being said dont try to ride on the bag.`

 

[CFMC04]

Well it depends on how handy you are.

1) The simplest way to install a ceiling mount is to locate the joist and use lag bolts to attach the hanger to the joist through the drywall. Expect drywall to fall from the ceiling on occasion. This is not the best option IMO.

2) A slightly (very slightly) more difficult way would be to cut a 2x6 to a length of about 48" (assuming 16" between each joist). Place the 2x6 across three joists with two lag bolts into each joist. Then secure the ceiling hanger to the center of the 2x6 . This spreads the weight over a greater area and shouldn't disrupt the drywall or tweek the joist.

There are several more secure ways of installing the ceiling mount but I would need to know more about the area it is being placed (size, location, height, too many factors without actually seeing it). I recently built a half wall in my garage to enclose "My" training area. I then used some 4x4's to build a frame over the training area and used galvanized pipe to create bag hangers. I will be drilling holes into the pipe to lock the bags in position with hitch pins and when it's time to roll or spar, remove the hitch pins, and slide the bags out of the way.

Sorry for the extended reply to a simple question. I just don't like hanging bags from the ceiling. I've damaged too many houses that way.

Oh another simple thing would be to secure an eye bolt into the joist and hang the bag from that. I personally didn't like that because I had basically the same issues as in method #1 but I thought I should mention it. Do I ever shut up?

 

[JKDEastNashvill]

I have a large Eye Bolt screwed into a "Joist sandwich".
I use a spring bag hanger with a 100 lb bag.
It has been solid for a year with a lot of use.

 

[JSN]

what are your options, like is it your house vs condo and all that? personally i would prolly cut into the drywall to rig up something more secure.

 

[FIGHTER1980]

This one?

Heavy Duty Wood Beam Hanger from Title Boxing

 

[FIGHTER1980]

I had 3 of these hangers up in my old garage and they worked great.

TITLE Rafter Heavy Bag Hanger from Title Boxing

 

[BG]

This one?

Heavy Duty Wood Beam Hanger from Title Boxing

That's it. The biggest complication I think I face is that I can't run the chain up through the drywall to a reinforced joist because a swinging chain will destroy the drywall.

 

[r2garcia]

There are several more secure ways of installing the ceiling mount but I would need to know more about the area it is being placed (size, location, height, too many factors without actually seeing it). I recently built a half wall in my garage to enclose "My" training area. I then used some 4x4's to build a frame over the training area and used galvanized pipe to create bag hangers. I will be drilling holes into the pipe to lock the bags in position with hitch pins and when it's time to roll or spar, remove the hitch pins, and slide the bags out of the way.

Sorry for the extended reply to a simple question. I just don't like hanging bags from the ceiling. I've damaged too many houses that way.

that sounds intresting, can u post some pics?

 

[FIGHTER1980]

I used to have that single rafter hanger in a garage with an open ceiling and I never had a problem with it but the only bag I tried it on was my 60lb. CSI teardrop bag. When I first moved into my house (last OCT) I fixed the garage up and put in insulation and OSB board up. I used the double rafter hangers (that I posted a pic of) at first and I secured it good in between the two rafters and just cut a circle shaped hole so the eye bolt could fit through but I ended up on deciding to go with the wall mount heavybag hangers. The ceiling shook like crazy before but I'm pretty happy with my wall mount hangers. You might want to check into one of them.

Below are the two heavybag wall mounts that I own. The Balazs one is alot better but it's also alot more expensive.

Balazs Boxing Online - GEAR : HEAVY BAG MOUNTS : MH0109

TITLE Deluxe Heavy-Duty Wallmount Hanger from Title Boxing

 

[Capt.Canuck]

That's it. The biggest complication I think I face is that I can't run the chain up through the drywall to a reinforced joist because a swinging chain will destroy the drywall.

Just cut a square opening in the ceiling large enough to accommodate the reach of the swinging chain. If you're fussy, finish around the sides. That's what I did in my basement.

In terms of stress on the single joist, I don't think it will be an issue if you use a proper heavy bag spring.

 

[BG]

I used to have that single rafter hanger in a garage with an open ceiling and I never had a problem with it but the only bag I tried it on was my 60lb. CSI teardrop bag. When I first moved into my house (last OCT) I fixed the garage up and put in insulation and OSB board up. I used the double rafter hangers (that I posted a pic of) at first and I secured it good in between the two rafters and just cut a circle shaped hole so the eye bolt could fit through but I ended up on deciding to go with the wall mount heavybag hangers. The ceiling shook like crazy before but I'm pretty happy with my wall mount hangers. You might want to check into one of them.

Below are the two heavybag wall mounts that I own. The Balazs one is alot better but it's also alot more expensive.

Balazs Boxing Online - GEAR : HEAVY BAG MOUNTS : MH0109

TITLE Deluxe Heavy-Duty Wallmount Hanger from Title Boxing

Thanks. I saw the thread you posted with pics of your garage, Awesome!

 

[CFMC04]

that sounds intresting, can u post some pics?

Here is the beginning phase. I couldn't find the newest photos but these should give you an idea. As soon as I can I'll take and post some new ones that will show the hitch pin placement. I'm not a carpenter so don't laugh, this is something I came up so it's not the greatest work or invention.......The half wall encloses a 12' x 16' area which will be matted. Oh and the Everlast bag was $25.00 so I got it.

#1- Just an overall. Makes it look smaller than it seems when your in there.

#2- Shows the wall braces and some of the hanger. I cut the drywall out and secured the 2x6 and 2x4 across every stud possible and framed them with 1"x2".

#3- Just another one of the hanger w/o the hitch pin holes.

I know this probably isn't the best way to do this but I like it and that's really all that matters. Laugh, cry, whatever reaction you have is cool with me cause this thing is sturdy as hell and doesn't shake the house at all so my wife and kids are happy.