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This is one of the projects I completed this past winter. I made this ash and walnut sled for one of my grandsons. His older brother has one I made five years ago and it’s still going strong. The runners and ribs are six layers of ash shaped over a form and laminated with expoxy.
Bill
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GaryK
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posted 557 days ago
That’s pretty cool! I’ve never seen anyone make one before.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Woodhacker
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Bill this is too nice to use, but I’m sure your grandsons enjoy them a great deal.
Very interesting construction…looks like a lot of fun to make too.
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Dusty56
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w o w !! that is the nicest sled I’ve ever seen in my life !
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ND2ELK
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I agree with Woodhacker. Almost too nice to use. Beautiful job on the sled. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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Scott Bryan
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Now this is a first class sled. It is strong, well built, and is gorgeous. It is much better than the commercial ones that are available.
Very nice. It is a one of a kind piece that your grandchildren can put it away when they get older and share it with their children.
Very well done.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
TedM
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This looks great, Bill! I keep bookmarking different plans in hopes of making one someday. Kudos to you!
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jockmike2
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Pretty cool Bill, I remember sleds like that as a kid. mike
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CharlieM1958
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That’s a real heirloom, Bill. Beautiful craftsmanship!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
SPalm
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That is so cool. I never would have thought of making one. Excellent execution. I am impressed.
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Jimboe
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Wow !!! that is beautiful …
USCJeff
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I think that’s the first sled I’ve seen on the site. Well done.
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