Author Topic: --- SLED MODS --- (Read 345099 times)

BaitBucket · « **Reply #210 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 12:04 PM »

Im happy to contribute, i have learned a great many things here as well.
Im pretty good with my hands, so if you need any advice please feel free to ask.

kc_ · « **Reply #211 on:** Feb 11, 2013, 09:15 AM »

here's my sled mods.

Just made the smitty sled this weekend. Will refine it after I see how it works. Also just made the drill auger adapter yesterday. I can tell you that baby works very well.

Eddie Spaghetti · « **Reply #212 on:** Feb 11, 2013, 06:45 PM »

Nice job LJC2TALL!

prospector · « **Reply #213 on:** Feb 14, 2013, 10:46 AM »

Nice ideas guys!

upcreeknoyoars · « **Reply #214 on:** Feb 15, 2013, 06:16 PM »

Thanks for these great ideas guys.

kc_ · « **Reply #215 on:** Mar 02, 2013, 04:42 PM »

I guess I have had too much time on my hands this winter. Decided my sled was a little to short for me. So I have made up a new one. Just waiting for the fabric to show up.(it's at the post office as I speak.) Here is the mock up of the new sled. The tub is something I made several years ago. Was real noisy being made out of aluminum. I put 3/4" pipe runners under it this time. Pulls real easy also.
kc

BaitBucket · « **Reply #216 on:** Mar 02, 2013, 06:07 PM »

Very nice looking. Will interesting to see how that middle main support bar holds up against the wind.

boss j · « **Reply #217 on:** Mar 02, 2013, 07:20 PM »

very nice setup. only thing i was thinking is that it looks like the top is a little low, for hooksets...

EddieRod · « **Reply #218 on:** Mar 02, 2013, 08:02 PM »

Always looking for a place to put my... Coffee,jigs, light, food, etc.. In the corner where my bracket it was just the right size to put my Stanley cup and can always use more room. Easy and didn't cost a thing. A piece of 1x10 laying around and a jig saw.

Cut it to size you like or what fits best, I put it in the corner and tap on the board to show the top of the bolt head on the bottom of the board. Took it down stairs and drilled the board where the bolt head impression is. Keeps it from moving around and gives you all the room you need for more crap. The other thing that really keep it in place is bolt nut on the bracket. Worked great today.

kc_ · « **Reply #219 on:** Mar 02, 2013, 08:04 PM »

Scroll up the page a ways and you will see my old sled. This one is 6" higher. Had no problem with the wind or hook sets with the old one. I built another foot of fishing room in front on this one.
kc

boss j · « **Reply #220 on:** Mar 04, 2013, 07:17 AM »

cool, sry it just looked a lil short. nice work...

IOWAICE21 · « **Reply #221 on:** Mar 05, 2013, 03:52 AM »

Great ideas not enough free time to tinker!

kc_ · « **Reply #222 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 10:06 AM »

Just finished the new sled. Waiting for it's maiden voyage.
Dimensions are 31 wide, 50 long, 15" high when folded flat. Erected it is 31" wide 86" long and 60" tall. Has alot more room inside for me and storage than the old one.
The old may be able if anyone is interested. Scroll up the page to see the camo sled. Page 11. Perfect for running and gunning the perch.

up on the smitty sled

EddieRod · « **Reply #223 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 11:33 AM »

ljc,...Looks nice, who did the sewing for the exterior?

kc_ · « **Reply #224 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 02:51 PM »

I do all my own work. I have 35.00 in frabric and 22.00 in pvc pipe. I made the tub awhile ago.
kc

BaitBucket · « **Reply #225 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 03:59 PM »

Looks nice Ljc, whats she weigh empty?

bart · « **Reply #226 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 04:09 PM »

Real nice job!

Eddie Spaghetti · « **Reply #227 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 06:13 PM »

Nice job LJC!

kc_ · « **Reply #228 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 06:16 PM »

I will have to weigh it on my buck scales in the garage , but I think it is about 35#.

kb · « **Reply #229 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 06:31 PM »

Wow, nice job. When its really cold out, your probably not going to want to grab the aluminum with wet hands... lol

How does the PVC hold up in the cold?

That looks really slick.

kc_ · « **Reply #230 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 07:53 PM »

I have built 2 others out of pvc and never had a problem.

boss j · « **Reply #231 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 08:27 PM »

now this has me reconstructing my sled! very nice design! thank for all the pics!

wileyc3 · « **Reply #232 on:** Mar 11, 2013, 06:31 AM »

Very nice Ljc

P Meyette · « **Reply #233 on:** Mar 11, 2013, 07:15 AM »

great job

smitty0312 · « **Reply #234 on:** Dec 01, 2013, 09:19 AM »

Well....I am going to be more organized this year, so I made this center console for my fish trap, will fit nicely between the 2 seats, or if I take a seat out it will slide over and still will be beside me, made from 7/8" white oak, hardboard on bottom, 9 1/2" wide, 2 cup holders, and four other compartments to put what-ever in. A cleat on each end holds it secure over each edge of tub. Give me your thoughts. Thanks Smitty.

lefty2053 · « **Reply #235 on:** Dec 01, 2013, 09:35 AM »

Looks good Smitty. Can we all start making these and have a thread called the Smitty Console?

smitty0312 · « **Reply #236 on:** Dec 01, 2013, 09:41 AM »

Quote from: lefty2053 on Dec 01, 2013, 09:35 AM

Looks good Smitty. Can we all start making these and have a thread called the Smitty Console?

Maybe I will modify my post........LOL

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #237 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 09:04 PM »

Only other thing I need this year is diesel fuel! 4.09 a gal argh... Actually I want to try and thin down what I bring lighten the load so to speak. Seems like I bring it all and if someone forgets something I usually have it or 2 of them...might get there quicker and quicker to get home

just_a_beer_man · « **Reply #238 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 01:19 AM »

Quote from: smitty0312 on Dec 01, 2013, 09:19 AM

Well....I am going to be more organized this year, so I made this center console for my fish trap, will fit nicely between the 2 seats, or if I take a seat out it will slide over and still will be beside me, made from 7/8" white oak, hardboard on bottom, 9 1/2" wide, 2 cup holders, and four other compartments to put what-ever in. A cleat on each end holds it secure over each edge of tub. Give me your thoughts. Thanks Smitty.

Those look like awfully big cup holders!

Cranked · « **Reply #239 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 10:53 AM »

Quote from: just_a_beer_man on Dec 05, 2013, 01:19 AM

Those look like awfully big cup holders!

HAHA! Perfect coming from just a beer man.

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