I came across this video a week or two ago. I like the idea better then sand for its larger volume, but only problem is that it can be difficult locating pellets in a rural area where people don't have wood burning stoves. Lowes and Home Depot don't seem to carry them here.
This is a site I found to find somewhat local places to buy them since most places don't ship unless you by a minimum of 1 ton. I'd go check tomorrow but I'm waiting for my kettlebells :-/ http://www.pelletheat.org/3/residential/fuelAvailability.cfm
aptdwler
Post subject: Re: Sandbags with wood pellets
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:55 am
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Interesting idea!! I wonder if the stuff would hold up in a heavy bag? I need to stuff mine and am looking for a easy way. I thought of rubber mulch, but i think it will be too expensive. Before I moved it was stuffed with free cloths, but I lost my source...
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$22?? got me sold!
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Post subject: Re: Sandbags with wood pellets
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:48 pm
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Thats the same thing i did the first time i filled my heavybag!!! Pretty tough thing
kaliree
Post subject: Re: Sandbags with wood pellets
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:50 am
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I am in the process of making some sand bags this way right now, however, does anyone know of a good place to order quality canvas duffle bags? I am going to check some military surplus stores in the area, but if I can get a few online for cheaper it might be worth the shipping cost. Also, do you think the 21" x 36" size recommended in the video is a good size for a sand (wood pellet) bag?
Ross Enamait
Post subject: Re: Sandbags with wood pellets
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:50 am
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I am in the process of making some sand bags this way right now, however, does anyone know of a good place to order quality canvas duffle bags? I am going to check some military surplus stores in the area, but if I can get a few online for cheaper it might be worth the shipping cost. Also, do you think the 21" x 36" size recommended in the video is a good size for a sand (wood pellet) bag?
You may wish to look into a strong sea bag. Many are stronger than the military surplus store bags in my opinion. Most are double stitched. If a bag rips, it is usually along a seam, and not the actual bag. With a double seam, the sea bags tend to hold up very well, even when used fairly rough.
As for 21 x 36, that isn't very large when dealing with wood pellets. The wood pellets are nowhere near as dense as pea gravel, mini-marble chips, etc. You will likely top out around 100 pounds when using wood pellets (you may not even get 100 pounds in there).
Looks like you'd be better off going with the next bigger size. The bag they use might hold 100lbs (might). The next biggest size might hold 150? You can always underfill the bigger bag and add later. The small bag will only hold that first 90-100.
I made a sand sand bag and didn't like it because of a lack of bulk to it. It sits unused. This wood pellet idea might just force me to try again. The weight, bulk... I like how it looks.
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kaliree
Post subject: Re: Sandbags with wood pellets
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:53 pm
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Well I ordered a 26" x 36" sea bag. I'm hoping that will allow for some decent weight.
DaveL
Post subject: Re: Sandbags with wood pellets
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:46 am
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I'm using what looks like the same bag as the video, mine will take 45kg (just under 100lbs). I'm using a mixture of wood pellets and 5kg sand bricks (like the ones in Ross's orig SB), at the moment, I'm new to SB's and am starting light, and it seems to be working really well. The wood pellets fold around you, which is less painfull than sand bricks
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