Thread: Tobacco sticks in coffee cans filled with concrete?

Both styles you mentioned will be prone to turning over in areas with much current or in shallower water where wave action is a problem. Generally if current or wave action is an issue the bigger the footprint the better.

Ok thanks & I appreciate it.

Can always use cross sticks through the bottom of the coffee can to make the footprint bigger

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

Can always use cross sticks through the bottom of the coffee can to make the footprint bigger

Jack I thought about that but figured if I was going to do that I may as well use a two hole block & fill both of them with quick Crete. I trying to do it as cheap as possible but may need to spend the little extra to be sure they’ll stay put. I’m talking about sinking them on Cumberland & at times it has a lot of current especially in spring after big rains. I sure don’t want to do all the work just to see them end up down around Nashville. Thanks

I made some with 2 hole blocks. They are certainly heavy. I also made some with a poured concrete base. I used a rubber feed pan from Tractor supply. It made for a wider more stable base.

I'm thinking it wouldn't take much wood to float (or make it somewhat bouyant) a coffee can size concrete base.

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

I made some with 2 hole blocks. They are certainly heavy. I also made some with a poured concrete base. I used a rubber feed pan from Tractor supply. It made for a wider more stable base.

Did the block stay put good?

Don't get caught doing it. I know you are not suppose to put stake beds in at cumberland. Unless, the rules has changed....