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Easy Raft

Easy Raft
This is a raft i built in about 3-4 hours or so. This raft is easy, fun, and affordable. I didn't have to pay any money because I already had all the stuff I need to build it. In this instructable I will teach you to build this raft.
 
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Step 1Gather wood

You should get about 1/2 an inch to 1 inch thick small saplingsabout ~6-10 feet tall.I cut them down with a hack saw or an axe and i cut the branches off with a pruning fork.
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8 comments
May 18, 2009. 5:38 PMikssk says:
You sure this is safe???? Will the tape hold when wet???? what happens when trash bags tear apart??? I hope your planing on floating with adult supervision.
Oct 17, 2010. 8:38 AMtaz2020 says:
Adult supervision... What's that? Lol
Jul 23, 2010. 12:59 PMducktape.mac says:
yes it is safe, its not a cruise ship but it should float. i made one similar to this a couple months ago and it works great. i used milk jugs and just taped them on some tape that had too many gaps in it sorta came off but it is still going. the frame is also a lot like this one. but since i only used 8 milk jugs it sinks a little but i just wear boots and taped an industrial tupperwear on it for the cab. now this raft looks a bit unstable but like he said just add more bags.
May 16, 2010. 5:37 PMYour Average Guy says:
You know, I could care less if it's safe or if it holds up or explodes! As long as you know how to swim, you should be fine.
May 24, 2009. 9:35 AMelmoenemy says:
I replaced the tape with bungees and im putting another bag on the front.
Jul 7, 2009. 10:27 AMmosey12 says:
how?
Jul 7, 2009. 12:54 PMunclejoe says:
dumb
May 19, 2009. 1:53 PMlemonie says:
I'd like to see this on the water, with you on it. Any chance of a pic? L

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