making a sled

[lanyard]

Anyone make a sled with old skis before?

I've got a lake walking distance from the house, but draggin the speed shack down the road and hill doesn't seem apealing.

If you've converted skis to runners- how did you screw/bolt a frame to the skis?

[FL SNIPER]

I cut 2x8s for the 4 legs (2 each ski) and just screwed up through bottom of the skis to attached them. I can't remember if i predrilled through the ski or not...probably predrilled. You could counter sinc the screws if you're concerned about the screw heads causing friction. I think the 2x8 legs i cut to a height of 8" or so for snow clearance. I then just screwed a piece of 1/4" or 3/8" plywood to the top of the legs for the platform. I also ran one 2x3 piece from each leg of the ski to its counter part on the other ski for added bracing. Fastened a rope to the two front legs and put in some eyebolts for bungee cords and I was all set. Works great.

If that's not clear...feel free to ask me questions about it.

[MinnesotaMuskie]

Old skis work the best...I have actually used CC and Down Hill skis...I prefer the CC skies as they ar mor flexible and lighter.

[lanyard]

sniper- crystal! Got me off my 'top down' view. bottoms up!

muskie- i've got both, but was leaning towards the CC for same reasons.

Thanks!

[Derrek Caflisch]

Boy! The best way to make a shanty sled it to insure that you either pull it by EXTRA help or by hand & foot. If hand and foot fit you better, I have been struggling like you for the best dragging equipment. By motor I have a shanty sled that I made.....I can't drake it by foot but the fastest I've went is 75mph by the snowmobile only because of the material its made of. The first design didnt' last but 5 minutes. The only reason why was that my rack support came down to the skies to close to the tip of the ski, almost within a foot or so. My girlfriend Uncle has made two sleds by a great design and I haven't figure out where he gets his parts. All I can say it that this guy's set-up works awesome and is light weight. I will need almost two month before I can look things over and get back.

Sorry,

Derrek Caflisch

Crl. Wisconsin

[dewoutdoor70]

thy work great,pulleasier than a tub,did you counter sink your screws,i have four more sets of skis if you need a set

[Flash King]

I built the sled to transport my shappell DX30000. I will give you the basic set up - if hut is involved sub 2x2's for 2x3' ,and cut 2"x11/2" of bottom of each end of 2x3x48.

Materials: 2x2x8 cut 2pcs 4ft,5/4x6x10 cut 5/4x11/2"x18"- 4pcs( legs), 5/4x31/2"(41/2"w/2x3)x24"or 27"w/o hut -2pcs(top rail-front/back), 5/4x21/2"x24" or 27"-2pcs(bottom rail-front/back. Home Depot***Deck Hardware 11/2"x3" corner braces-4pcs(attaching legs to side rails,2"in of side rails *use #6x3/4 or 1" screws,), 8" corner braces-4pcs(attaching legs to skis*use 5/16x1"+washer to legs, 5/16x1/2,or #14x5/8 + washer to skis).Attach top rails to legs*11/2"or 2" screws,Attach bottom rails to legs ** 91/4" down from bottom of 2x2. Home Depot ***Alum. Flashing 8"x10"x57"- 3pcs - cut to fit inside side rails(length) and front/back rails(width) to form a box 10" high/8" out(base) - attach to bottom rails w/3/4" screws,top rails,side rails.; 3'x3' alum sheet -cut to fit bottom of unfinished box - attach to 8" bases using Rivets or small bolts.For added strength I added 11/4" strapping(bent to shape of box and attached to underside of side rails) 13" from each end.Strengthen any areas with deck screws/epoxy,add eyebolts to front legs = pull rope,paint if wanted,couple of hooks into top of back rail(auger?),pcs of wood 2/3 across top (base of auger?)fill box with equipment GO FISHING

[deeky]

I built one on cross country skis and love it. I used basically the same idea of screwing up into 2x4 blocks, and then attaching them to the deck. On glare ice with a tailwind, the sled keeps right up beside me without me pulling. The other thing I did was put removable sides on it (like the slat sides on kids' wagons). If I am going without the portable, they hold everything in going over snowbanks, and then can pull one side off to sit on the sled for a little extra height. Or I can pull all the sides off and balance my semi-portable on top. With the portable (with two plywood sides and canvas in the middle), power auger, and other gear, the cc skis still pull really easy and quiet over the ice or snow. Just don't counter sink the screws too far into the bottom of the skis - the middle of mine was really soft material.

Deeky

[bobO]

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I cut 2x8s for the 4 legs (2 each ski) and just screwed up through bottom of the skis to attached them. I can't remember if i predrilled through the ski or not...probably predrilled. You could counter sinc the screws if you're concerned about the screw heads causing friction. I think the 2x8 legs i cut to a height of 8" or so for snow clearance. I then just screwed a piece of 1/4" or 3/8" plywood to the top of the legs for the platform. I also ran one 2x3 piece from each leg of the ski to its counter part on the other ski for added bracing. Fastened a rope to the two front legs and put in some eyebolts for bungee cords and I was all set. Works great.

If that's not clear...feel free to ask me questions about it.

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FL Sniper, sounds like a nice rig you got going there. I might have to make one up for my self for the early ice action that is approaching. shot me and email, i got a extra seat in my house this weekend.Lets goooooooo.