How to build a floating dock with plastic barrels

How to build a 10 ft by 10 ft floating dock using plastic barrels.

[cheftomsd]

We built swimming rafts like this and used thick cable to secure the barrels to the underside of the raft. Also hit the edges with a belt sander so the lumber doesn't scrape legs.

[successlikerick]

Nice build!...getting ready to do one myelf, I'll add some cross braces between the joists just to make it more stable.

[HamidKhan-sbxk]

Well done guys. Wish you had hi-lift Jack to work with?? It would be alot easier.

[ryancollins]

Um, there is a drill (8:34) RIGHT THERE. Probably can throw the bracing bit all the way in the back of the toolbox.

[daniellelefaive]

Should you of tied the barrels to the wood?

[chevyjean]

I have a question how would you keep the barrels from coming out