How can I make my own punching bag?

Question

I have lots of anger to vent and better to let it out on a sack of, let's say, rice rather than a person (maybe not as satisfying, but still:]).

Anyway, what materials should I use? I hear rice is a good filling, as long as I pack it in good and tight, but I'm not sure I want to go out and buy a bunch of rice that might attract ants (I'm not sure if it will, but if it will, don't want that).

Suggestions, web sources, instructions, anything's welcome. Thanks.

Also, I just wanted to say I didn't want to go out and buy a "real" punching bag, especially if making one will be cheaper.

Answer 1

http://www.ehow.com/how_build-own-punchi...

this is so easy, my 11yo did this and has a great time with it. We doubled the army ruck sacks though for extra assurance.

Answer 2

It sounds like you want a heavy bag, not a speed bag, though a speed bag would be easier, even more challenging. Your question and issue remind me of my kids when young. I used to just give them a 2 x 2 and tell them to beat on trees.

  Certainly for a heavy bag you'd need substantial fabric, Leather, Heavy Cotton Duck cloth, the method and means to hang/support it. I'd probably not use any food based substance in any case, and in the best case a heavy bag is secured both top and bottom.

   Obviously too the notion is not to cause damage to ones own body. You could accomplish that by punching a block wall, bare knuckled.

   Another issue could be the duration of, the life span of, any BAG you use. Canvas sacks could be used, discarded when too beat up, and another added.

   A speed bag would have to be well supported and should have something in it that fills, has some weight, and can be replaced. EVEN as a TEST you can buy a 10 pound bag of raw rice, hang it by a rope over a tree branch and see how long it lasts.

   With no offense meant, your issues should be considered in the WHY you need to VENT in that manner. I'm not as wise maybe, as I used to be, but it seems that venting by punching,,,while not a bad exercise regimine, isn't strictly a problem solver.

Just my two "sense"

Answer 3

You could always get married..

Answer 4

Get married.

Answer 5

3x sacks inside of one other full with old clothes ,tighty pack the rags in tie the top with 10mm dia rope hang from tree or roof rafter .

go hard!!..