Tie each empty barrel in place with a length of heavy duty rope.
How to build floating dock with barrels. Install the other barrel in the other end of the frame. Make a square with your 8 foot 2 4 m long 2 by 8 pieces and screw them together. So once you have your parts head out to the body. Floating dock with barrels updated step 1.
Install the barrels under the floating dock. The barrel should fit snugly into the framed cavity. Make sure all plugs. Have a helper lift one end of the dock and roll the plastic barrel under the frame.
Floatingdock homemadedock barreldock homemadefloatingdock this is our floating dock we have been using for 8 years now. The purpose of the rope is to keep the barrels snug under the dock in rough water. Build your own floating dock. After screwing in the 4x4 post pieces in the corner to solidify.
Now that you have the basic shape we need to add supports. Now he has easier access to the water from his standing dock and can use the floa. The 2 6 wood frame will keep the barrels from sliding side to side. Visit the area of the water where you plan to build your dock and bring your supplies with you.
It was easy to build and he saved a lot of money doing it himself. Flip the deck over so the barrels are touching the ground and install the top deck.