Build a Floating Dock DIY- How to build with barrels

[@mikeockshuge829]

Nice dock and nice video. I especially appreciate a video that is short, well composed, and not purposefully inflated with unnecessary extra 5 minutes. Sending this one to my dad for this weekends project!

[@dcwoodworks]

haha thanks so much for that, i try to keep them under 10 minutes and really still in the beginning stages of what my audience likes. I HATE when i go to look for say a recipe and i have to watch 5-7 minutes of what inspired them about chocolate chips LOL

[@dcwoodworks]

Hey! I made a second video just and short and simple haha This one explains how to build a piece to attach to land. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpSYZHuAjreNrck

[@scarceman6893]

Am sherin from thrissur kerala my channel name is team scarce Plz watch full video then after subscribe thank You 🤝 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6u2apx9oN6WidE

[@karamjeetsinghkhalsamaurma1587]

How many people can sit on this boat?

[@paraplegichistoricalsports5700]

I've been a residential carpenter my entire life and really enjoy it. I mean, I loved my job. Building is so fun to me, and I made a decent living at it. I got very impressed watching a woman frame this floating dock. You rock gal! I cannot frame houses anymore, due to being paralyzed, but I still build a lot of stuff. From decks to birdhouses, to muzzle loaders and muzzle loader accoutrements. Is not building just really fun and rewarding there gal?

[@dcwoodworks]

thanks so much!

[@paraplegichistoricalsports5700]

Also, if you need any advice on good quality sub contractors in this area, all you have to do is ask and I will give you their info.

[@misterjim4458]

This is the best video yet! That's exactly what I'll be doing for a fishing raft. Mine will be 4' X 8' for the same reason... Using dimensional lumber w/ minimal cutting. My deck will be marine plywood w/ outdoor carpeting.

[@dcwoodworks]

outdoor carpeting?! wow that would be such a cool feature! great idea and glad I could help.

[@ahsuser]

Thanks so much for the video! We did this today for our (small, freshwater) pond and it's awesome. Me (handsome athletic stud) and my son (14 skinny disaffected) managed the whole project. We built the frame and dragged half of it into the pond, got the barrels in / under, and started laying decking down. Then pushed the rest into the pond and - with an extra barrel for flotation, got the other barrels in there. I HAVE NO IDEA how anyone could build this on the ground and then push it into the water without an army ... The lumber weighs a ton, but the $10 barrels we found online from a (literal) crackhead work like a champ ... My truck was riding Low-Low on the way home from the lumber store ... crazy. All said and done, once you have the materials, this is actually a 4 (four) hour project. Sooooo cool! We have many more "Pond-Days" in our future - many thanks!

[@dcwoodworks]

Aw i am so glad you had great success with it! Enjoy it and have fun!!

[@bruceglover2713]

Important to use screws,not nails. As a youngster we built a diving platform. The wave action and stress of use by groups of us would cause nail heads to work their way above the surface. These cause quite a bit of injury to your wet feet, tearing holes in the bottoms. Having no screws back then we just hammered them back down again often and roughed it.

[@HardyBrothersOutdoors]

Nice job on the dock and keeping it simple and easy. One thing I’d suggest based off my dock experience is to rotate the barrels so the bung openings are parallel to the water to avoid any possible filling of them. I also used plumbers tape to seal the bungs. Huh huh yes I said bung. 😂

[@dcwoodworks]

That's a great idea! thanks so much

[@bradkvanbek7148]

I have built a dock and a couple rafts with 55 gallon plastic drums. I learned some things, the hard way. You want to seal the drums in the middle of your temperature difference. For MN sealing the drums at 30 degrees works good. The first dock sections I sealed the drums at warmer temperatures and in the winter they caved in some, so I drilled a small hole in one cap above the waterline, but somehow they still can fill with water. So seal in cooler temps. You can't have too much floatation. My first dock / raft had drums has 12sf per barrel, my last has near solid drums at 6.55sf per barrel. There is no such thing as too many drums.

[@dcwoodworks]

thankyou! These are such great tips!

[@bagermaster-club]

Great pier! It can be used as a raft for a mini dredger to clean the lake from mud. To do this, you need a motor pump for dirty water and a suction nozzle Bagermaster

[@dcwoodworks]

A motor on this would be awesome!

[@UtopiaTimes]

Well done. You're the only one who showed us how you tied them in

[@dcwoodworks]

Awesome! Im glad you could use the information, I also couldn't find that anywhere so it was really just trial and error for me but its been three years and its holding up great!

[@davidholt4216]

Very nice! I found this video while searching how to build a small pontoon bridge. Same idea, just different dimensions. I almost have to do everything by myself, so have learned a little about moving heavy things. Having a few harbor freight dollies around, or temporarily addding wheels to the item, can be a back saver.

[@dcwoodworks]

Im glad it was helpful! dollies are my best friend haha

[@jonscholl7105]

i live in jamaica next to a river and i built one by watching you lol thanks

[@dcwoodworks]

Awesome! Jamaican river sounds beautiful!

[@jonscholl7105]

@@dcwoodworks

[@isaacmcennin]

Great workmanship. Well done.

[@dcwoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@rhess10]

If you swap the word "dock" for the word "raft" you'll have a more accurate description of what you just built. Great job. We had one when i eat a kid at a lake house in Michigan. A LONG time ago when the barrels were metal. Yes metal. We enjoyed that raft for years and years.

[@dcwoodworks]

good point. I did in another video build a dock that I attached it to.

[@drapakdave]

Nice editing! I love the way you interweave friends and family into your build stories!

[@dcwoodworks]

Thanks! Family is so important to me. I also love having these memories to look back on

[@dcwoodworks]

Hey! I made a second video :) This one explains how to build a piece to attach to land. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpSYZHuAjreNrck

[@jerrysmith3414]

id of left a little gap between your deck boards just so the rain falls threw .and also uness it was womenized wood id of stained it or painted to look good and last thing id of put a bevel on all corners and edges of wood so when climbing on and off it ..no slivers or cuts on edges .no sharp edges . but over all good job .i made one with steel drums and used cable instead of rope and put connectors on inside of drums like you did ..good job .

[@dcwoodworks]

Great tips!

[@sungods-fh1xu]

Amazing! You're very creative and very handy with tools. I like seeing that in a woman. 😉👍

[@dcwoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@scarceman6893]

Am sherin from thrissur kerala my channel name is team scarce Plz watch full video then after subscribe thank You 🤝 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6u2apx9oN6WidE

[@faros6190]

For stability you need to fill up almost half gallon water in each plastic barrel and good idea to add some more plastic gallon.

[@slaterfrei7665]

If you are able sand or something similar would be better because it wouldn’t move or splash around.

[@dcwoodworks]

good idea! we haven't found much of a wobble though

[@dcwoodworks]

it actually hasn't wobbled very much but good idea!

[@sonnyc3826]

nice simple and to the point explanation..how rare that is to find nowadays looks like an easy project too...nice video

[@dcwoodworks]

Thanks! I really appreciate that, I try to keep most of my videos straight to the point, short and informative. :)

[@dcwoodworks]

tomtolbert32 these are plastic

[@mmanut]

SIMPLE AND IT WORKS GREAT‼️👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@dcwoodworks]

thanks so much I'm so glad you found it helpful

[@aruntv8725]

Very use full video tnxx 😍😍😘😘iam from kerala 🙂🙂

[@dcwoodworks]

Welcome 😊

[@corydriver7634]

Maybe a pool ladder to help get on, add a cooler and umbrella and you got a party. Nice project!

[@dcwoodworks]

Cory Driver thanks Corey! I am posting a new one tomorrow with an addition. And then I think I will be adding some slides aswell. Plus beer. Always beer

[@dcwoodworks]

Hey! I made the second video, This one explains how to build a piece to attach to land. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpSYZHuAjreNrck

[@baconneggs2406]

One year later you can buy a decent house boat for the price of the wood in this dock

[@dcwoodworks]

Literally LOL. so frustrating

[@catherineroyer7574]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ivonaldoheliodesouza3353]

Que ideia maravilhosa ! Além de tudo , essa mulher é muito inteligente . (Belém - pará - Brasil)

[@Thebiglongcow]

Ima do this but make it thinner and use it as a boat for my dogs

[@dcwoodworks]

haha that sounds awesome!! my dogs love this dock also

[@abuqusai-ksa]

👍👍👍👍 Wonderful and elaborate work from a soft lady Greetings from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@dcwoodworks]

Thank you very much

[@dcwoodworks]

have you checked out any of my other videos?

[@abuqusai-ksa]

Yes and I liked it very much

[@gailmrutland6508]

*Powerful woman, I like it!*

[@dcwoodworks]

Thanka! just uploaded a new video also. I would love if you check it out and let me know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH2xY6d9rL9-qs0si=8J1wcUnfcsm31PDl

[@madaleinewinter8820]

Hi! This video is great, thank you! I am looking to build a tiny dock just to put 2 chairs on to fish off. Could I get away with 4 barrels (2 on each side touching circle parts) or do you think I need a different floatation device? Also would it be compromised if I added rails?

[@dcwoodworks]

I definitely think thats enough, we have had 8 or more people on this. If you add rails I would just add them on all sides to even out weight

[@CB_ChaosLove]

lovely lady and lovely dock!!

[@dcwoodworks]

Thanks! Glad you like the video.

[@noepaulolaurentino4569]

Legal Este flutuante. Da pra se divertir .Legal. Nos quando éramos adolescentes. Fazíamos de bananeiras..pra brincar nos rios e lagoas. Aqui no Brasil. .

[@marcelos8360]

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[@kylesalmond5719]

Fun project. Couple things, barrels are cheap, load it up. Leave space between blocking and barrels... if they need draining over time getting them out and in that tight space is a headache. Use framing nails, not deck screws as the screws are weak and will break over time. Screws for decking only.

[@dcwoodworks]

Thanks for the tips. This dog has held up for the last six years though. I’m shocked at the great condition it’s in.

[@Cal3bb504]

Seen one of them out in Louisiana while fishing.. It had a motor on it!! It was pretty cool lol

[@dcwoodworks]

Caleb504 oh that would be so cool!

[@PrakobChannel_01]

So nice DIY

[@dcwoodworks]

thanks so much! have you checked out the rest of my channel?

[@karim9807]

Wonderful !! Thank you very much dear. I'm really like this kind of videos.

[@dcwoodworks]

I'm so glad! your welcome

[@karim9807]

@Tin creative # crazy DK 😍

[@charlespotter863]

Very nice and fun. Do you use treated timber? As I add up the costs of the materials its looking like a very expensive project. Here in Australia the cost of the project works out at around US$850+ .... hmmm.. probably best to salvage the materials as cheaply as possible.

[@dcwoodworks]

I did use treated, I'm in Canada and the lumber was under 450 CDN. But this was two years ago and lumber has increased a great deal since then

[@alvaroheitling9340]

Muito prático a montagem deste batelao achei o máximo

[@AmishkaHarris]

girls doing woodwork keep it up

[@dcwoodworks]

Thanks so much! Hope you subscribed

[@jesusislord-ht1nj]

I would of put one barrell in the middle but that is just me... great video.

[@dcwoodworks]

Yeah, I probably would’ve put more barrels now if I built another one for sure

[@MrSka7cis]

Liked and subscribed! then Subscribed then liked! Build is simple yet functional. Instructions are easy to follow.

[@dcwoodworks]

Awesome Thanks so much I appreciate it! Is there anything you would like to see from my channel? I love getting new ideas!

[@davehimlin2374]

Do the barrles " suck in" during winter months ? Ive read that the temp differences in summer/ winter cause the barrels to suck inwards in cold weather and that it is ideal to drill a small hole at top of barrel to stop this .

[@dcwoodworks]

I haven’t noticed. We take it out during the winter months. And it’s been 5 years now and they are holding up great!

[@justinegaewele731]

Beautiful timber work and very creative. Png.

[@dcwoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@koushalllayne1110]

Brilliant idea.

[@dcwoodworks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@brentbaker3951]

Hey. ... Thanks for the design. But WOW. How heavy was yours. I used what you used and had to use a 100ft strap to flip it. 3ppl couldn't budge it..

[@dcwoodworks]

Brent Baker haha oh I know hey it’s horrible to move. We found that out the hard way. Took 5 of us to flip it. And then 7 to get it in the water

[@uhfybngnn1007]

Хорошая рама получилась! Я бы добавил в середину каждой стороны петлю из синтетического ремня, что бы они свисали до воды. Или даже ниже уровня воды. Тогда можно будет становиться на ремень ногой и легко взбираться на плот.

[@dcwoodworks]

Here’s my newest one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoPMnoycqdCpl8Usi=Xd-JU1hIMZfEM0Nq

[@dcwoodworks]

That’s a great idea thanks!!!

[@bradmmm5836]

would it be better to put the deck boards on after you've got it on the water? Or do you need to put the deck boards on first so as to keep the tops of the barrels low enough?

[@dcwoodworks]

that would make a lot of sense lol next time I will do that ha

[@jonscholl7105]

hi nice idea

[@dcwoodworks]

Thanks a lot!

[@guzman9011]

Wow nice job! Your beautiful too

[@dcwoodworks]

thanks! we have used it for a few years now

[@Worldtraveler75]

Excellent video - thank you.

[@dcwoodworks]

Glad you liked it! I just uploaded my newest video. Its not a dock but its pretty cool! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zom8l6uAfMuWjNE

[@Colin-Fenix]

If you are concerned about moving the weight of the completed dock, I would have completed the build and then removed half or two-thirds of the decking, leaving enough to keep it square, drag it into the water and then reinstall the decking.

[@dcwoodworks]

thats a great idea!

[@stephpilot]

Hi, how has this dock held up over the years? Have the barrels pushed the top deck boards up?

[@АндрейЛубенцов-с7и]

Просто замечательно, хоть купаться, хоть рыбачить, здорово и не дорого.👍👍👍👍👍😊🤗

[@dcwoodworks]

Thankyou! Don't forget to Subscribe!

[@kateguillot8401]

My parents just bought a house with a large pond, can't wait to get out there and get it summer ready

[@dcwoodworks]

Ouuu sounds like you’ll have a fun summer!!

[@Mustafa-tl8fc]

Great video, thanks alot! Also, do you really need 11 2x8s like the materials list says? It looks like 9 would do it.

[@dcwoodworks]

9 could do it I think, or you can just tweak the size of it.

[@i_dont_read_your_replys]

thanks. used your idea but instead i’m making an 8x8 ft dock with 4 barrels so it will move around less when people walk on it. and it was a bit cheaper lol

[@dcwoodworks]

haha awesome!! glad I could help

[@GaryGrumbles]

How much weight can each barrel support? Curious about barrel sizes (smaller)

[@dcwoodworks]

From google: it supports 300 pounds each. So 1200 total but we have had way more then that on there. 10 adults

[@ksa.nasir1]

You are so wonderful and well done, keep going 🌹

[@dcwoodworks]

Thank you, I will :)

[@alejandroramirezjr9945]

@@dcwoodworks yummy

[@nelsonborgesborges5025]

Hello congratulations on your project and also share with interested people.What kind of wood did you use for this project?

[@dcwoodworks]

Hey! thanks so much, I used pressure treated Spruce

[@nagalingeshwarakrboreholak1473]

Which wood use this dock

[@dcwoodworks]

Pressure treated lumber

[@princesunnyboy]

Simple wonderful idea 👍

[@dcwoodworks]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@UdishWijay]

Thank you so much for an awesome DIY video. You make it look so easy. You’ve given me the inspiration to build a floating dock this weekend at my friend’s cottage following your exact plan except, I’m planning for 3 barrels on either side to a total of 6. I’m a little confused as to why you cut 2 of the joists at 117 inches to arrive at an exact square of 10’ x 10’ since the boards have a 2” thickness. Also, now that you’ve been enjoying your dock for some time, do you recommend any changes to your plan that I should incorporate? 🙏

[@dcwoodworks]

I am so glad you got inspired! the reason I did that is because the 10 foot boards are 120 inches long and I wanted a perfect square(and not to have to cut the deck boards because the come at 120 inches also) so I had to subtract 3 inches (1.5 for each butt joint x 2) to account for and then when put against the other 120" joists they now are 120 in length (1.5 x 2), does that make sense? also we are finally getting some great weather here in Nova Scotia so I cant complain!

[@UdishWijay]

That’s exactly what I understood it to be but I calculated 4” (2” for each butt joint x 2) based on your list in the description. I just wanted to confirm if I got the reasoning right and you’ve answered my question. Thank you so much, Denika! I really appreciate you taking the time to respond to all the queries. Keep making great videos. You rock!

[@dcwoodworks]

Tango Bingo oh ok. Yes a true 2x4 is actually milled at 2&4 but one it’s dried and sawn it’s actually 1.5 and 3.5 Your welcome!! Thanks so much :)

[@UdishWijay]

Thanks! Looking forward to watching your home reno series soon. Good luck!

[@fishingwithfilitsa]

very nice

[@dcwoodworks]

thanks so much!!

[@paraplegichistoricalsports5700]

Did your dad get you into building? There are some very successful women contractors in America. You would make a great one. It's so much better to work for yourself, not stuck indoors, and make so much more money than a regular 9 to 5 or office job too. You should consider becoming one because everybody cannot think like us, but you surely do. Builders picture things in their minds differently from normal people and you definitely have that trait. Keep up the good work, and always build safely and work smart, not hard!

[@dcwoodworks]

Hey! no my dad did not, but both of my grandfathers were DIY-carpenters so I credit them. Yes i agree. I love working for myself! I am filming the house I am flipping now and the series should be out the end of September. Have you subscribed to my channel yet? They will be posted here. HGTV is my dream job. crossing my fingers!!

[@paraplegichistoricalsports5700]

@@dcwoodworks no but you have a new subscriber and good luck with everything. I know talent when I see it. I sure wish I could help with a flip if your ever around Southeastern NC!

[@karamjeetsinghkhalsamaurma1587]

Nice video well done in short time

[@dcwoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed

[@amerabdlalrazzak2485]

All your works so beautiful,

[@dcwoodworks]

Thank you so much!

[@amerabdlalrazzak2485]

@@dcwoodworks 👍😍😘💖💕🌹🌷🌸

[@jfsacht]

Excelente idéia...parabéns.

[@dcwoodworks]

thankyou!

[@judereyoracion9613]

Nice build!

[@dcwoodworks]

Glad you think so!

[@SwitchVideos64]

We built our floating dock using your video. Do you recommend removing it from the water before winter?

[@dcwoodworks]

amazing! I did yes because our lake freezes, if yours doesnt then it can stay

[@danknitz9679]

Ive left mine in my pond all year long . We always have the pond freeze over and Ive never once had any issues in the winter with it out there in the ice.

[@johnwheeer7619]

Built this dock turned out great only thing was it was hard to see how the barrels were tied underneath

[@dcwoodworks]

They are tied mostly however you can get them in. In the part of the video I tied them, you'll see theres really no pattern.

[@trinapenno6554]

Thanks going to build one

[@dcwoodworks]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@JDJD-hg9hu]

Bad ass build! Great job

[@dcwoodworks]

J D thanks! I appreciate that. I try to keep most of my videos straight up to the point. I get so irritated on youtube with a 6 minute intro lol

[@dcwoodworks]

J D check out the rest of the videos. There’s one where I do an addition to this floating dock it’s pretty cool

[@garage84rfreitas29]

Muito legal seu projeto 👍

[@dcwoodworks]

Thankyou! Don't forget to Subscribe!

[@nashaatsalem4117]

great job

[@dcwoodworks]

Thanks so much! I hope you subscribed:)

[@mk6woods855]

What's the max amount of people you have had on it? Does the weight have to be balanced on it or does it stay fairly level?

[@dcwoodworks]

We have had 7 people on here and it barely looses height above water, anymore people and it would just not fit us but probably still float. I completely under estimated how many can go on, it's impressive. The only time I found it was unbalanced is if one or two people are on a corner but even then it just tips slightly and might "sink" 6-8 inches so I would say it balances really well.

[@manmeetslady1507]

You could have put couple more on it to to give make it more stability on all four sides you did a good job 👍🤔 and only thing that's missing is a little ladder so you can climb up on when a person stands on it it shouldn't not dip that much in the water like it is that's why I say it put a couple more underneath to give it more stability it would be a lot better you have extra 👍🆒✅

[@dcwoodworks]

Thankyou! Yes your right it would be much more stable with more barrels. I actually ended up building a longer one that attached to land. This allowed it to be a lot more stable. Here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpSYZHuAjreNrck

[@cavalierx6099]

Aluminum Plumbers Tape foe the Barrel Ties Works great.

[@dcwoodworks]

ahhh, good tip! thankyou!

[@joaoeuripedes809]

Boa noite meus parabéns ótimo trabalho ganhou um escritor !!!!

[@dcwoodworks]

sorry I wish I knew how to translate! KZbin should really have that option

[@RemarkableWoodworks]

Very cool project!

[@dcwoodworks]

Remarkable Woodworks thanks mark!!

[@tifc7520]

Nice work sis

[@dcwoodworks]

thanks so much!

[@rockinrodlittle]

Ben and Em liked this video

[@dcwoodworks]

awesome!! :)

[@robertoforbes3405]

This video is relaxing when can i get more videos of you building exciting things?

[@dcwoodworks]

Roberto Forbes thanks! There’s a ton of videos on my channel :) kzbin.info/door/NtQGFEs2P-QXrmQpp17JAQ

[@robertoforbes3405]

@@dcwoodworks ive check them out. You made building look so easy i can learn alot from this channel. Thanks to you!

[@scarceman6893]

Am sherin from thrissur kerala my channel name is team scarce Plz watch full video then after subscribe thank You 🤝 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6u2apx9oN6WidE

[@donaldsaunders4736]

Great job👍

[@dcwoodworks]

thanks! I appreciate it. did you make one?

[@n.n4896]

Good idea

[@dcwoodworks]

Thankyou! Did you make one?

[@johnhanselman6371]

Excellent video. I am planning to copy your exact design. I subscribed to your channel because I am so impressed. 1st Question: Did you ever add water to your barrels for stabilization like I witnessed from other videos. 2nd Question: How did you decide how many barrels to use? 3rd Question: If you used 6 barrels instead of four would that have any benefits or cause problems?

[@dcwoodworks]

i have read about adding water the barrells but i didnt yet. i might this summer becasue it was a bit tippy I just guessed on barrel amount haha from my research, 4 barrels is plenty so quite a large dock, . i cant see 6 making any difference at all, unless the dock was bigger.

[@dcwoodworks]

And thanks so much for the sub!!

[@dcwoodworks]

Hey! I made a second video just and short and simple haha This one explains how to build a piece to attach to land. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpSYZHuAjreNrck

[@hardrockminer-50]

@@dcwoodworks each 50 gallon barrel displaces about 400 pounds of water. Your dock's weight plus what/who ever is on it needs to be less than 400 times the number of barrels.

[@brianlam257]

Do u need to build a staircase so people can climb onto the dock easily??

[@dcwoodworks]

We just purchased a steel dock ladder and screwed it on.

[@lanaistheneworange3013]

Good montage. This is how you make a tutorial video.

[@dcwoodworks]

Hey! Thanks I really appreciate it! It has taken me a few years but I am really finding a good groove with tutorials. Im glad you liked it!

[@scarceman6893]

Am sherin from thrissur kerala my channel name is team scarce Plz watch full video then after subscribe thank You 🤝 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6u2apx9oN6WidE

[@nooneknows79]

Can you use 2x6 instead of 2x8 to lessen the weight and cost?

[@dcwoodworks]

yes for sure you could!

[@adenilsonperuchi9570]

Mulher valente. Parabéns pelo trabalho

[@dcwoodworks]

sorry I wish I knew how to translate! KZbin should really have that option

[@bethvanrys7351]

Hello! Awesome video thanks :) just wondering where you got the dock rope?

[@dcwoodworks]

Thankyou!! Home Depot!

[@johnr4412]

How much weight can this support/Does anyone know roughly how much weight any given number of barrels can support? Either way awesome video thank you!

[@CheffreyGriffin]

A little late, but it's just water volume displacement. The weight of water the barrel will hold is the weight the barrel will support. A 2 foot by 3 foot barrel (Actually 23"x35") holds 14541 cubic inches of water. Convert that to 238 Liters makes it 238 Kg of displacement, or 523 Lbs. But that's fully submerged - you likely want to build your dock or platform so the barrels are less than half submerged. Two reasons for that - one, the little openings at the end of the barrel can remain above water most of the time. You'll seal them, but better to have them above water anyway. The second reason is that if your platform naturally floats with your barrel less than half under, as you step on it, the water line on the barrel is still getting wider as it sinks, meaning it won't dip as much as if you only had 1/4 of the barrel out of the water. So for every vertical inch it sinks, you're getting the maximum buoyancy support because the water line is at the widest part of the barrel. Sorry for mixed units, I'm Canadian so it's metric for everything important and inches for construction.

[@dcwoodworks]

Jeff has a much better reply lol, we've had at least 8-10 adults on it.

[@tylerrowley5583]

How much do you think this would cost today in the U.S.? Trying to decide whether to built it myself or buy a used one. Thanks for the video.

[@dcwoodworks]

I’m not sue about USD but in Canadian today it would be about 700$. Hope that helps! Lumber has gone up so much

[@penugolugutta647]

Love from India

[@dcwoodworks]

Hey!! thanks

[@AMAURYPESCADORINVENTOR]

Já fiz um desse !!!👍

[@dcwoodworks]

sorry I wish I knew how to translate! KZbin should really have that option

[@Seteclata]

Nice, very good, congrats.

[@dcwoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@buckhunter5467]

Were the barrels already sealed and watertight? Or did you have to do anything to them to make them watertight?

[@dcwoodworks]

Good question, They were already sealed!

[@buckhunter5467]

Awesome, thank you. And good video. Will be building two of them soon

[@oscarpimentel3364]

Would be better with nice protection of paint, in one year the dock will be needing repairs, congratulatíons per service.

[@dcwoodworks]

We’re actually on year three and it’s in great condition. It floats above the water because I didn’t put water in the barrels first. So it will last a while

[@nelsontrindade674]

Ficou ótimo, eu colocaria mais dois tambores pra dar mais estabelidade.Parabéns vou copiar

[@dcwoodworks]

sorry I wish I knew how to translate! KZbin should really have that option

[@treybeck00]

DC Woodworks - Is the dock difficult to remove from the water when storing for winter? I'm planning to make my own in a couple of months. Our house is on the Cuyahoga River and I'm excited to see how this works! Already have 6 barrels...now just need the wood!

[@dcwoodworks]

Its definitely difficult! but with 3 - 4 people its no problem at all.

[@MarcelosMps]

the raft was cool

[@dcwoodworks]

thanks! glad you liked it

[@MarcelosMps]

@@dcwoodworks how are you

[@toddabrams]

hi. if you were going to build a 4 ft wide by 16' long dock, how would you place the barrels?

[@dcwoodworks]

Hey, theres no right or wrong placement but I would say roughly every 3-4 feet

[@toddabrams]

@@dcwoodworks thx!!

[@ColtMotor]

Excellent video.

[@dcwoodworks]

Thank you very much!

[@dcwoodworks]

Hey!! I just uploaded my newest video. Let me know what you think! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqargKlme9B-eJI

[@njmikec]

Well done! The ice took my dock out this year so I'll be needing this. Where did you get your barrels?

[@dcwoodworks]

oh no! I hope you were able to build something to replace it! I got my barrels from a local buy and sell. did you find any?