DIY 75lb Concrete Bucket Anchor

How to make a simple concrete anchor in a 5 gallon bucket.
Parts & Tool Links (some are affiliate links)
- 1/2” Eye Bolt: www.lowes.com/pd/National-Har...
* Don’t forget matching 1/2” nuts and washers
- 5/16" Shackles: amzn.to/3Nmoam9
- 5/16" Swivel Shackle: ebay.us/KdcOoz
* Note: I bought this swivel shackle on ebay with the link above. Amazon has it too, but shipping is crazy expensive. On Amazon if you prefer: amzn.to/3PvtYMF
- 1/4" Anchor Chain: amzn.to/3XFoTnj
* Note: I bought my chain at Lowes, priced by the foot. The chain I linked here comes with two 5/16" shackles.
- 3/8", 50 ft Rope w/ Thimble: amzn.to/3PwHHTE
- Another rope that looks good if the one I used is sold out: amzn.to/3WCBlFB
- Anchor Buoy: amzn.to/3Jvl4Lk
- Mixing Paddle For Drill: www.lowes.com/pd/Marshalltown...
* Note: Amazon has several types of mixing paddles as well: amzn.to/3JTH96L They also have drills made for mixing that I will buy if I ever end up mixing concrete again: amzn.to/42Vc09r
- 5 Gallon Bucket: www.lowes.com/pd/United-Solut...
- 50 lb Bags of Concrete: www.lowes.com/pd/QUIKRETE-50-...
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[@habanerosselfdefenseanddec1446]

my plan is to create anchor, then lock my ebike to it. Rebar loop on the corner.

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

Nice build! Are you using these as permanent anchor points or do you take them with you?

[@MostlyBuilds]

Thanks! I’m using them as permanent anchor points. They are pretty heavy for something like day trips. I also don’t know if they have sank down into the muck, making it even harder to pull out. When I dropped one of them in, it made a big cloud that I assume was muck being shot up from the bottom.
For my situation, we get ice in the winter time, so the buoy has to come out or be sunk under water.
If you make one, please consider sharing how it went and if you made any improvements!

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

@@MostlyBuilds they are good builds. They remind me of the permanent anchor stations they have in the gulf here in Florida. It protects the coral from anchor drags

[@MostlyBuilds]

@@allkindsofoutdooractivities ah cool. I’m just anchoring an inflatable float in fresh water. I’ll prob eventually use them to anchor a swim platform. Thanks for dropping a comment.
I checked out your channel! Love the grilling videos and your battery box build. Hope to see more from ya.

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

@@MostlyBuilds appreciate the sub! I’m headed to iCast this week so I hope to post some videos from there

[@jtjt4827]

So like is it “legal” to simply drop your own anchor? I ask cause I really don’t know.

[@scottnichols309]

Old car tires work way better for boat anchors .

[@scottgarriott3884]

though the rubber disintigrates over time and creates millions of micro rubber/plastic particles that cannot be removed from the food-chain. Technically a bucket will also do this. Best option is a hastily built wooden box-form for the concrete. It can be made from waste-wood and will happily degrade and leave nothing harmful behind.

[@MostlyBuilds]

@scottgarriott3884 I’ve considered breaking the bucket and peeling it off the concrete. Probably wouldn’t be hard with a few hits of a hammer on the edges.

[@scottgarriott3884]

@@MostlyBuilds Probably a good idea.
I just poured a buoy anchor today - I used a plastic storage bin with angled sides which I sprayed with WD40 before pouring the concrete. I'll drill some holes in the bottom to break the vacuum and see if I can get it off easily. No guarantees... the hammer may come out.