Hanging a heavy bag

[Richard J Kinch]

I have successfully made several ceiling hoist points to hang upwards of

1000 lbs (yes, one thousand pounds), using 5 feet of SuperStrut laid across several ceiling joists. Doesn't weaken the joists with drilling or screw- driving. Doesn't flex or crack the drywall under load.

Lay strut across joists in the attic. Drop 1/2 inch threaded rod through a

1/2 inch hole in the drywall, fix with washer and nut on the top (above the strut) and the bottom (below the drywall). Use a threaded rod coupler to attach a 1/2 inch eye to the end of the rod. The rod can project as little as 1 inch down from the ceiling, and you can just unscrew the eye, leaving just a bit of rod when you need to minimize the appearance. You could also make a cover or other hiding device and paint it to match the ceiling.

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[Steve Gombosi]

Have you considered getting a bag stand instead? That way, you wouldn't have to do *anything* to the house. Sure, they're kind of expensive - but it beats sleeping on the couch.

Steve