Seris & BuildNinja
Seris Seris
BuildNinja BuildNinja
Seris Seris
Got a minute? My training dummy keeps falling apart under pressure. Need a sturdier design that won’t waste my time. Show me your precision tricks.
BuildNinja BuildNinja
Sure thing. First make a rigid core—use a double‑layer of ¾” plywood or a hardwood slab, glued with a strong epoxy. Then clamp the edges together and add cross‑bracing on the inside, a couple of 2‑inch metal rods or thick screws at 45° angles; that locks the frame from the inside. Finish the outside with a hard‑waterproof paint or a clear coat to keep moisture from warping. When you assemble it, keep every joint tight—no play, no wobble. That’s the one‑stop fix for a dummy that won’t collapse on a heavy punch.
Seris Seris
Nice plan, no fluff. I'll double‑layer the plywood, epoxy it tight, bolt the rods at 45°, clamp everything, then coat it to keep the water out. That’s how we build a dummy that can take the punch without buckling.
BuildNinja BuildNinja
Looks solid—just keep the clamps on long enough to let the epoxy cure, and you’ll have a dummy that won’t even think about giving up. Happy punching.
Seris Seris
Thanks. I’ll keep the clamps tight until the epoxy is set. Let’s get this done.
BuildNinja BuildNinja
Glad to help—just remember a fully cured joint is the real game‑changer. Hit me if you run into any hiccups.