How Do You Build A Raft Out Of Logs Without Rope?
Have you ever been on a hike along a lake and thought it would be fun to build a raft? This article will tell you how to build a raft from the wood available next to the lake, with no need for rope or anything else. One of the most important things to consider when building a raft is the location. You want to choose a spot along the body of water that is calm, but also has a depth that is suitable as a raft port. You do NOT want a spot that has a shore line that gradually gets deeper, but you also do not want a shore line that drops off too quickly. Think of it as a minature “continental shelf”. Ideally, you want the ground to drop off into the water abrubtly, but then only be about 1.5 to 2 feet deep. This will make boarding your finished raft MUCH easier. Find Logs. Once you have your location picked out, you will need to gather the logs that you will float on. Ideally, the logs should be about 1 foot in diameter and about 3-4 feet long, and depending how heavy you are, you will need