I do have a video,after trying a few different saws....table saw was the best,easiest,fastest,and most consistant way to fabricate the straps. I now use 3/4"x0.30 ths stainless banding straps for floating docks,but for a barrel boat....id still use the straps made from barrels. Both hold great,but the barrel straps look better at the cost of cutting up more barrels. ruclips.net/video/Rd8Ddp0kfgI/видео.htmlsi=Cl1kI7pTuD2IE35n
Well....each barrel can hold about 220lbs to get down to halfway submerged.....so with the weight of your platform,if 2 people stood on 1 corner id be affraid that corner will go under a be unstable. Id go minimium of 8-10 barrels. Its better to over build than under. 6 probably would get the job done.....but would be better. If you want to build to hold 600lbs....design for 1200lbs in my opinion.
@@MrScottgp No problem,i reply when i see comments.try to be as helpful as i can.....thats the purpose of my channel. I built a 8x16 with 10 barrels,guy wanted heavy duty to put a permanant 8x12x6 high scaffold ontop. He loves it,very stable with 2 people ontop. Over build is always the better option.
Actually my barrels are only 2mths old,had a non hazzardous,non toxic chemical in them.my seals are still new.so i just tighten them on factory seals. But if i had to seal them in the future,id use brake cleaner/or acetone on caps and bung threads.let dry,then marine 5200 on the threads before tightening. If it comes to it,ill make that video.
No reason it shouldnt,all screws securing batrels are stainless,deck screws are epoxy coated,wood is treated......barreles are hdpe. I live on the gulf coast.....no issues after 1 year.
@@nickpellegrin That would mean one would cut a larger diameter barrel than the ones used in the float. If One wanted to use 55 gal barrels for the float, what would you suggest?
thank you from northern Ontario
Awesome....glad to know how far my help is getting.....thanx.
Like how you tighten up the straps. Easy peasy. Thanks for a great video!
Thanks for watching,glad i could help.
thanks for the video, from New Hampshire
No problem.....be sure to share your project......thanx fir viewing
Another great video. I followed you from Facebook to RUclips. Hands down you have the best setup! Simple and legit!
Thanx my friend....i subscribed to your channel.
Do you have a video or any info on how you cut the barrel straps….this is the smartest system I have seen (barring lots of money ones)
I do have a video,after trying a few different saws....table saw was the best,easiest,fastest,and most consistant way to fabricate the straps.
I now use 3/4"x0.30 ths stainless banding straps for floating docks,but for a barrel boat....id still use the straps made from barrels.
Both hold great,but the barrel straps look better at the cost of cutting up more barrels.
ruclips.net/video/Rd8Ddp0kfgI/видео.htmlsi=Cl1kI7pTuD2IE35n
Looks like you have a great system!!
Thanx.....works well and is easy.
Out of curiousity would 4 barrels be enough for an 8x16 float? usually just one or two people on it. Great idea on the straps!
Well....each barrel can hold about 220lbs to get down to halfway submerged.....so with the weight of your platform,if 2 people stood on 1 corner id be affraid that corner will go under a be unstable.
Id go minimium of 8-10 barrels.
Its better to over build than under.
6 probably would get the job done.....but would be better.
If you want to build to hold 600lbs....design for 1200lbs in my opinion.
@@nickpellegrin 8 it is! thanks for the response
@@MrScottgp
No problem,i reply when i see comments.try to be as helpful as i can.....thats the purpose of my channel.
I built a 8x16 with 10 barrels,guy wanted heavy duty to put a permanant 8x12x6 high scaffold ontop.
He loves it,very stable with 2 people ontop.
Over build is always the better option.
By any chance could you make a video on sealing your barrels or elaborating on your process please and thanks.
Actually my barrels are only 2mths old,had a non hazzardous,non toxic chemical in them.my seals are still new.so i just tighten them on factory seals.
But if i had to seal them in the future,id use brake cleaner/or acetone on caps and bung threads.let dry,then marine 5200 on the threads before tightening.
If it comes to it,ill make that video.
Thank you! I appreciate you!
Would your build last in a saltwater lagoon
No reason it shouldnt,all screws securing batrels are stainless,deck screws are epoxy coated,wood is treated......barreles are hdpe.
I live on the gulf coast.....no issues after 1 year.
Yes indeed. Good video clarity - excellent job.
So what are the straps made of?
Cut strips of barrels,very easy using a table saw.
@@nickpellegrin That would mean one would cut a larger diameter barrel than the ones used in the float. If One wanted to use 55 gal barrels for the float, what would you suggest?
@@fredartus9571
No sir a 55 gal barre is recessed inside a frame,and im not wrapping completly around the barrel,just 2/3rds of the barrel.
How do you keep the barrels from collapsing when the air turns cold?
I have another vid on that,i install tr412 valve stems,inflate to 1.5-2 psi
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Are those 2x4?
All 2x6 treated