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The Flexible Flyer..... This is my tribute to the sled that every kid on the block had or wanted when I was young. I started making these a few years ago, and usually the inscription reads ”..family name…Flyer”. A former colleague has ordered one for each of her grandchildren….I think 9 so far….and just had me put their first names on the center slat. This young guy is named after his two grandpas, so he gets two names on his.
The sled is 16 inches long, 8 inches wide, with walnut runners and handle, and oak slats. Finished in spray poly.
Makes a great holiday decoration and family keepsake.
(FYI….one-time use stencils come from madstencilist.com)
P.S. I guess some guys wanted to see the under side construction, so…..one more picture
-- jbschutz
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Time2beupinAZ
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#1 posted 528 days ago
very nice work there. That is a great gift.
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#2 posted 527 days ago
That is very cute.
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#3 posted 527 days ago
Super job on the sled
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a1Jim
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#4 posted 527 days ago
Very cool ,really nice looking sled.
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#5 posted 527 days ago
Beautifully made and finished, each one you make will cherished forever.
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#6 posted 527 days ago
oh yes… that brings back some memories… nice project
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devann
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#7 posted 527 days ago
You little sleds are so cool. I like it when you post new ones. Could we get a picture of the bottom side?
-- Darrell, making more sawdust than I know what to do with
kiefer
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#8 posted 526 days ago
That is a nice little sled you build my friend !
It brings back some childhood memories even so my sled was totally different .
Oh to go down those hills again !
Kiefer
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devann
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#9 posted 526 days ago
That’s nice, makes me want to make one. Thank you John.
-- Darrell, making more sawdust than I know what to do with
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#10 posted 522 days ago
Cute! If you want to test out the sled, you can check out http://tobogganhills.com/ for a map of local hills, and add your own for others to locate and enjoy as well. Happy sledding! :)
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#11 posted 518 days ago
Brings back wonderful memories, jb. Great job and thanx for sharing it and Merry Christmas!
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