How do you make a raft float
Below is a set of guidelines for making a raft on the cheap. Our version cost about $80 but it was shared between three people which, for the experience, was quite good! (Keep in mind, this price was because most things were scrounged fo' free). Show All Items. Below is a set of guidelines for making a raft on the cheap. Our version cost about $80 but it was shared between three people which, for the experience, was quite good! (Keep in mind, this price was because most things were scrounged fo' free). 1) Plywood-We decided to make our raft 6' by 8' which required us to buy 1.5 full sheets of plywood (we got one sheet cut in half lengthwise at the store for free leaving us with a 2' x 8' piece and a 4' x 8' piece of plywood for assembly. To make a decent size raft start by getting 5-8 logs down to the river or lake that are 8-12' long and at least 10-12 in diameter. Two or three other logs that are 3-4 in diameter and about 6 longer on each side of the raft will hold the logs together. Home made log raft. To make a decent size raft start by getting 5-8 logs down to the river or lake that are 8-12' long and at least 10-12 in diameter. Two or three other logs that are 3-4 in diameter and about 6 longer on each side of the raft will hold the logs together. Show All Items. Below is a set of guidelines for making a raft on the cheap. Our version cost about $80 but it was shared between three people which, for the experience, was quite good! To make a decent size raft start by getting 5-8 logs down to the river or lake that are 8-12' long and at least 10-12 in diameter. Below is a set of guidelines for making a raft on the cheap. Our version cost about $80 but it was shared between three people which, for the experience, was quite good! How to Make a Log Raft. Home made log raft. To make a decent size raft start by getting 5-8 logs down to the river or lake that are 8-12' long and at least 10-12 in diameter. Two or three other logs that are 3-4 in diameter and about 6 longer on each side of the raft will hold the logs together. Two or three other logs that are 3-4 in diameter and about 6 longer on each side of the raft will hold the logs together. The best logs for making a raft on are the lightest you can find because they will float the highest in the water and provide the most buoyancy not to mention they will be the easiest to work.
To make a decent size raft start by getting 5-8 logs down to the river or lake that are 8-12' long and at least 10-12 in diameter. Two or three other logs that are 3-4 in diameter and about 6 longer on each side of the raft will hold the logs together.