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cjeep23
Aug 28, 2009, 09:22 AM
I have a 100lb heavy bag. I really don't have anywhere suitable at my home to hang it. I do however work in an old warehouse. I have the perfect area for it but the beam that I would be hanging it from is probably 6-8ft above where the top of the bag would be. Is that to far for the chain length? I mean I know it will swing unless someone is holding it but is that just to long for the chain??

parttime
Aug 28, 2009, 10:06 AM
Hi Jeep, ours hangs from a 12' high beam, I just used 3/8" chain from the beam to the four little chains on the bags, has worked great for years, get's used about everyday. I also drilled the concrete floor directly under the bag and mounted a heavy bunji cord to limit the swinging. Good luck

cjeep23
Aug 28, 2009, 11:41 AM
OK awesome I just didn't know if that was too much or not. Does your bag have a mount on the bottom of it or did you put one there? The bottom of mine s just smooth no hooks or anything.

parttime
Aug 28, 2009, 12:26 PM
Ours has a sewn on ring.