Author Topic: My Homemade $15 Sled! AKA The "Smitty Sled" (Read 824253 times)

william bennett · « **Reply #630 on:** Dec 03, 2012, 07:08 PM »

what size of pvc tubes do you use for your rod holders. i want to make some to add to my sled...bill

jbird68 · « **Reply #631 on:** Dec 03, 2012, 07:46 PM »

I don't have rod holders but I would guess 1 1/2".

pipeboy98 · « **Reply #632 on:** Dec 03, 2012, 08:09 PM »

Quote from: AZbassernCO on Dec 02, 2012, 11:22 PM

in the close up of my rods anyone know where a guy can get some more of the rod second from the right i love that rod from ht and i cant find them anywhere

It is an ht and I just held one at the st. Paul ice show this last weekend...it was from extacklestore.com

Here is the link
http://www.extacklestore.com/winter/Ht%20Slick%20Ice%20Fishing%20Rod%20&%20Reel%20Combos.htm

Good luck

AZbassernCO · « **Reply #633 on:** Dec 03, 2012, 08:17 PM »

the rod holders are simple plastic pipe that was used extensively in old wells cut to langth and screwed to the sled and i think they are 1.25 but two rods would not slide in easy so just cut a slit to allow them to fit and they are still snug as can be

lefty2053 · « **Reply #634 on:** Dec 04, 2012, 06:24 AM »

Some rod's will fit in 1" some in 1.25 and some in the 1.5" pvc. Just measure the end of your rod's to know which will work best for you.

Scuba Steve 3 · « **Reply #635 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 09:07 PM »

Does anybody know how pvc pipe would work in place of the skis?

frozengator · « **Reply #636 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 11:31 PM »

It will break too cold for pvc.

bwackwabbit · « **Reply #637 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 08:11 PM »

Just wanted to thank Smitty for his design and for sharing it with all of us!

Built mine yesterday (only mod was using 2x8 for the risers) ready for the Great White North.

No pics cuz I put it to use right away. It is carrying a Frabill Recon DLX loaded w/gear, and what used to be a huffin' puffin' heart attack waiting to happen is now a cakewalk!

Like others I have had to stop and turn around to make sure it was still there! The pond I was on today included AB wind created drifts of 2'-3' and this thing just glides over without issue.

Love It!

Cheers.

monoped · « **Reply #638 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 09:11 PM »

Got to wrap up smitty sled(mods never end though!) Need to build a tow bar and debating making a pair of 2x2 runners that clamp on as sacrificial wear bars instead of wheels to run gravel or hard surface to get to ice.
Thanks for sharing smitty! Its appreciated.

FISHN NIK · « **Reply #639 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 11:15 PM »

Anybody have any new ideas to install quick disconnect wheels,Thanks again Smitty!

lefty2053 · « **Reply #640 on:** Dec 15, 2012, 07:50 AM »

Scroll down on this link. Fordkisskrazy put some wheels on his sled. There is a company that makes a set just like this for about $40. I can't find their web site though.
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=198038.0

frigidaire · « **Reply #641 on:** Dec 15, 2012, 09:15 AM »

Nik,

Check out my post on pg 31. I can switch from wheels to skis (or back) in about a minute.

Beets · « **Reply #642 on:** Dec 17, 2012, 04:18 PM »

Took about 3hrs to put this together.Thanxs Smitty,my back thanxs you too!

^6ft skis

about 2ft apart
55"X24"X10" Otter

strubedog · « **Reply #643 on:** Dec 17, 2012, 05:13 PM »

What kind of screws and what length to screw into skiis?

P Meyette · « **Reply #644 on:** Dec 17, 2012, 05:32 PM »

i used some deck screws i had laying around and countrsunk them ithink they were 2.5 inches long

Beets · « **Reply #645 on:** Dec 17, 2012, 05:49 PM »

I used 4" counter sunk in the skis and 3/8 X 5" carriage bolts for top of frame.

frozengator · « **Reply #646 on:** Dec 17, 2012, 11:05 PM »

I like the one were conduit fits under the lip of the tub. I was wondering how to make that where you can have it pivot buy pulling two pins and the tub lays on the ice. Then when your ready to go just lift and replace pins.

FISHN NIK · « **Reply #647 on:** Dec 17, 2012, 11:15 PM »

Thanks for the info guys,I have some ideas now on this wheel dilema

kb · « **Reply #648 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 04:40 AM »

Yes.

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=226194.msg2274593#msg2274593

lefty2053 · « **Reply #649 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 06:56 AM »

Quote from: frozengator on Dec 17, 2012, 11:05 PM

I like the one were conduit fits under the lip of the tub. I was wondering how to make that where you can have it pivot buy pulling two pins and the tub lays on the ice. Then when your ready to go just lift and replace pins.

If you figure it out post a few pictures. Sounds like a good idea.

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #650 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 06:57 AM »

Quote from: frozengator on Dec 17, 2012, 11:05 PM

I like the one were conduit fits under the lip of the tub. I was wondering how to make that where you can have it pivot buy pulling two pins and the tub lays on the ice. Then when your ready to go just lift and replace pins.

Oh sure, blab out the next one I am going to build. Plans are in the works for my Kodiak!

lefty2053 · « **Reply #651 on:** Dec 18, 2012, 07:00 AM »

Quote from: mud_n_fun on Dec 18, 2012, 06:57 AM

Oh sure, blab out the next one I am going to build. Plans are in the works for my Kodiak!

Were all family.

nicjohnsrud · « **Reply #652 on:** Dec 19, 2012, 09:05 PM »

Here is my mini/solo smitty. Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I think it will work well for solo trips out on the ice! (if we ever get any here in southwest WI)

Eddie Spaghetti · « **Reply #653 on:** Dec 22, 2012, 07:31 PM »

Nice looking sled Nic!

frozengator · « **Reply #654 on:** Dec 23, 2012, 06:39 AM »

Quote from: mud_n_fun on Dec 18, 2012, 06:57 AM

Oh sure, blab out the next one I am going to build. Plans are in the works for my Kodiak!

LOL, sorry! Well hurry up so I can copy it!

hounds · « **Reply #655 on:** Dec 23, 2012, 05:56 PM »

monoped · « **Reply #656 on:** Dec 23, 2012, 06:09 PM »

If i ever get to painting mine i think i,ll paint "SMITTY" on it when its done.

Ya Nic that sure is purty. Needs a touch of fish slime though!

smitty0312 · « **Reply #657 on:** Dec 24, 2012, 09:00 AM »

I think painting "Smitty" on the side would look great.....but I'm a little partial LOL. Nice looking sleds boys!!

Buck1985 · « **Reply #658 on:** Dec 24, 2012, 09:08 AM »

I'm glad i made one this fall, my woodworking needs some work though haha. Tried it for the first time yesterday, what a difference! Thanks smitty for this thread!

jbird68 · « **Reply #659 on:** Dec 24, 2012, 10:35 AM »

It helps to have the right tools for the job. All I have is a circular saw and a mitre saw too cut my 2 x 6's. When I cut my notches in the top, I screwed two side pieces together, marked my slot and made multiple passes until the slot was somewhat flat. Then I unscrewed them and mounted them to my skis, placed the cross-members in the slots and drilled my bolt holes. I don't have a wood shop...so I just used what I had.

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Author Topic: My Homemade $15 Sled! AKA The "Smitty Sled" (Read 824253 times)