Author Topic: --- SLED MODS --- (Read 346939 times)

Chadfish · « **Reply #180 on:** Jan 09, 2013, 09:46 PM »

Nice work on that one Wiley! Quality craftmanship.

boss j · « **Reply #181 on:** Jan 16, 2013, 12:26 PM »

Quote from: william bennett on Nov 26, 2012, 06:26 PM

i have a question. i just picked up some 6 ft skies cheap for 15 bucks. is that to long to use on my sled. or should i make them shorter...bill

it depends on your storage and transportation limits. i like them LONG! when the ice is without snow just stand on the backs of the skis and kick off with 1 foot, it will glide far and easy! just wear cleats and youll get there fast if your a walker like i am...

AT Grimaldi · « **Reply #182 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 01:06 PM »

Here are the plans for my upcoming Sled build. If you see a feature from your sled in here, you have helped me out with an idea. I'll try to post progress.

- ATG

lightningz · « **Reply #183 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 02:06 PM »

AT - Looks like a nice design, but I don't see a provision for your auger. Maybe some hooks on the side for a hand auger or power auger.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

wileyc3 · « **Reply #184 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 03:24 PM »

looks good, thats how mine started. I sill have to build the shelf on the back of mine to hold the power head yet. That will end up giving me something to do next year. Keep us posted with the build.

d4ng3r3ux · « **Reply #185 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 07:11 PM »

Try to put square ubolts for your skis, that snow and ice or road wears off

AT Grimaldi · « **Reply #186 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 09:48 PM »

OK.

Well yesterday ATG Jr and I procured all the materials and today, we did the build. When I say "we" I really mean FliknDip did the build and I stood around trying to keep my 3 yr old entertained. Flik was amazing. He works with wood so well, it was great to just watch him do his thing. At the end of the day, the basic box is made from 1/4" Luan, top is 1/2" plywood, 2x4 ski mounts and all of that covered in West Marine 105 Resin for structural strength, waterproofing and gloss. I think it is coming out amazing. Far better than I could have hoped for. Flik and his Dad were so generous not only to let me come over to their shop, but to bascially build this thing for me. Thank you soooo, much.

lefty2053 · « **Reply #187 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 05:47 AM »

Nice looking. It's always good to have such good friends.

hounds · « **Reply #188 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 12:14 PM »

Looks Good

RIfish · « **Reply #189 on:** Jan 22, 2013, 10:46 AM »

They should go into Buisness

AT Grimaldi · « **Reply #190 on:** Jan 23, 2013, 03:14 PM »

How long are people making their pull lines? Is there any real advantage to a long or short one? Any suggested length?

- ATG

william bennett · « **Reply #191 on:** Jan 23, 2013, 04:58 PM »

about 8 to 10 ft

d4ng3r3ux · « **Reply #192 on:** Jan 23, 2013, 06:10 PM »

Longer if you go downhill the cord can go under the sled and you hold it behind

AT Grimaldi · « **Reply #193 on:** Jan 23, 2013, 08:00 PM »

Thanks guys.

flik n dip · « **Reply #194 on:** Jan 24, 2013, 05:01 PM »

Looking good ATG. Got to get that thing on the ice,

Otto · « **Reply #195 on:** Jan 26, 2013, 10:22 AM »

I use my Jet Sled as my run-n-gun and nice day outside setup or when I am fishing alone. Today I added a couple of features to my Jet Sled, which is an older model that includes the seat so you could stand it up and sit inside of it and get out of the wind.
I liked the idea of adding rod holders, but did not want them permanently mounted, so I rigged up some magnets and fender washers.

I also found these magnetic paddle holders meant for ping pong tables at Dick's Sporting Goods the other day. The rubber on them is as nice as any auger or gun holder I've found, and much cheaper ($10 for the pair) The magnets were not strong enough to stay in place when removing the auger, so I did screw these in. I ended up using the magnets from these mounts and added them to the side of the rod holder so I could put my needlenose pliers there and keep them in the same and easily accessible place.

lefty2053 · « **Reply #196 on:** Jan 26, 2013, 11:25 AM »

Great mods. Looking good.

AT Grimaldi · « **Reply #197 on:** Jan 26, 2013, 04:12 PM »

So, the sled is done, more or less. I have to add a couple of latches and am sure will tinker a bit, but she is very fishable.

thanks for all your help Flik and the others here. Such wonderful ideas. The only one I can say I think is an original ATG, is the 1/4" plywood with the 1 3/4" holes cut our for gulp jars and the like. It slides on a little shelf spanning both the front and rear walls.

- ATG

lefty2053 · « **Reply #198 on:** Jan 26, 2013, 04:26 PM »

Very nice set up. More organized then me.

Yooper77 · « **Reply #199 on:** Jan 26, 2013, 07:40 PM »

That's a lot of Gulp

wileyc3 · « **Reply #200 on:** Jan 28, 2013, 07:17 AM »

That turned out nice and looks very usable. Have you had it out yet? I'm wondering how it drags.....mine drags like crap in the snow....thinking about trying to wax the bottom up and if that dont work trying the ski idea.

comeonnow · « **Reply #201 on:** Jan 28, 2013, 04:27 PM »

That a great looking sled AT. Those boys from Woonsocket sure are good.

I'm sure ill get a close up look soon.

BaitBucket · « **Reply #202 on:** Jan 30, 2013, 07:15 PM »

Quote from: TrikerJohn on Jan 30, 2013, 08:29 AM

Hey Baitbucket-How did you determine the length of your AWESOME auger holder. I figure I can always curt it shorter easier than I can add to it. You should think about patenting your idea and selling them on eBay. I saw some mods on this site for a "cooking unit/tray" that attaches to a Mr. Heater. Guess where I saw basically the same thing being sold? You won't see me stealing your idea and trying to make money off of it, but someone else with no, scruples might try. You deserve the credit as well as any compensation involved.
Sorry, I see something I think is wrong and I have to vent. Your idea will be saving me and a lot of other fisherman a lot of headaches. Just hope you benefit from sharing your idea, financially or otherwise.

The height is pretty much trial and error.
Cut your notches, push the tube into the connector and screw it into the lid fastened to the tub.
Place your auger on it and see how much clearance you have from the poles/pole bracket. Those are what will limit your height.
I just kept cutting a little bit off at a time till my auger barely cleared the pole. You can actually have one shorter than the other as well. I leave them the same length so i dont have to worry about whats what tho.
The shorter the better, its more stable.

You can put them on your boxes too. I mounted one to mine:

There is about a 1/2in space between the rubber piece and the wood.

Fuzzybunny · « **Reply #203 on:** Jan 30, 2013, 07:24 PM »

I went out and fished this afternoon and let me tell you the auger holder is really slick. Hoping holes jigging I just left the holders in place, they weren't in the way. The one actually made a nice little arm rest for my jigging arm. (Maybe a comfy little arm rest pad that slips in the top?) Hmm, got battery to mount as well now.

3 teeny tiny perch this afternoon in the snow and wind.

BaitBucket · « **Reply #204 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 06:21 AM »

Quote from: Fuzzybunny on Jan 30, 2013, 07:24 PM

I went out and fished this afternoon and let me tell you the auger holder is really slick. Hoping holes jigging I just left the holders in place, they weren't in the way. The one actually made a nice little arm rest for my jigging arm. (Maybe a comfy little arm rest pad that slips in the top?) Hmm, got battery to mount as well now. 3 teeny tiny perch this afternoon in the snow and wind.

Fuzzy,
They make caps that you can buy that are not threaded. Just slip one of those over the top. Should pop on and off easy with the notches there. Then fabricate a small pad that you can glue to the top of that for a nice padded arm rest. Or maybe just a rubber 2in cap might be padded enough for an arm rest as well.

Like these:

Wouldnt need the clamp on this. Just take it off.

Add a pad to the top of this, and slip it over the top of the holder.

tomturkey · « **Reply #205 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 06:33 AM »

I would use the rubber cap.

The pvc ones tend to get stuck on a piece of pipe even with out glue.

You could make a pad for the rubber one and bolt it on using fender washers on both sides of the rubber.

BaitBucket · « **Reply #206 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 07:04 AM »

With the slots the plastic will pop off pretty easy.

Also, you guys with the decks like fuzzys got, you could mount the holders the long way from front to back in the middle of the sled.
Just bolt the cups to the deck, or bolt one to the middle of the lip they are currently on, and one on the back of the deck, if it can hold the auger weight.

Could probably get it alot lower since there are no bars in the way.

TrikerJohn · « **Reply #207 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 07:10 AM »

Quote from: BaitBucket on Jan 30, 2013, 07:15 PM

The height is pretty much trial and error.
Cut your notches, push the tube into the connector and screw it into the lid fastened to the tub.
Place your auger on it and see how much clearance you have from the poles/pole bracket. Those are what will limit your height.
I just kept cutting a little bit off at a time till my auger barely cleared the pole. You can actually have one shorter than the other as well. I leave them the same length so i dont have to worry about whats what tho.
The shorter the better, its more stable.

You can put them on your boxes too. I mounted one to mine:

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There is about a 1/2in space between the rubber piece and the wood.

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Thanks again Mon!!!! That Ion is sweet looking also

WYIfish · « **Reply #208 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 10:30 AM »

Very nice job trikerjohn. It may help me come up with something for my ATV. I am a big fan of pvc pipe to fix any building job. There sort of like tinker toy parts.

TrikerJohn · « **Reply #209 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 11:49 AM »

Quote from: WYIfish on Jan 31, 2013, 10:30 AM

Very nice job trikerjohn. It may help me come up with something for my ATV. I am a big fan of pvc pipe to fix any building job. There sort of like tinker toy parts.

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Wish I could take credit, but the rig you mention was thought up and built by BaitBucket. I was just letting him know I appreciated him sharing his plans and ideas with everyone, as well as how Boss his ION auger looked.
As for your ATV, I also have one (Honda Rubicon) I use to haul my gear. Upon advice I read here, I went to Wally World and purchased an ATV gun rack for $19.95. I already know from past experience that if someone can build something for $10, I will double or triple the amount trying to do it myself. (I used to have a shirt that read, "I'm mechanically inclined, I can screw up anything".) That being said, if you are good with tools, I bet you can build a doable auger carrier, I just took the easy way out. You might want to contact BaitBucket here and get his opinion about a rack for your ATV. The guy is pretty savvy and willing to share with others. Wish we had more people like him.

TrikerJohn

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