Author Topic: My Homemade $15 Sled! AKA The "Smitty Sled" (Read 821264 times)

ASATMillerbluegill · « **Reply #420 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 08:31 PM »

lol....Bill it is!

rdhammah · « **Reply #421 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 09:03 PM »

love the side brackets! did you reinforce the inside walls or did you use the anchors? Does she come with the brackets?
hey, Don, just a suggestion. do the pretty little lady a favor and drill a hole in the tips of the skiis and lengthen the rope to an 8 foot lead. if you are pulling this thru the snow, pulling the tips lifts the tips and the longer lead makes a world of difference in the drag.

Lac Suel Freak · « **Reply #422 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 09:32 PM »

Do to poular demand these sleds now cost $150.00.lol

ASATMillerbluegill · « **Reply #423 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 09:33 PM »

Thanks for the rope hookup and length info! I attached the Rubbermaid Fast Track with short bolts, flat washers, and lock washers; that fit the diameter of the holes that are pre-installed with the Fast Track. In my pics, You see a black sliding cover, that covers the bracket and screws, for a clean look. You have to buy each bracket separately, and they have several styles of configurations to choose from. I throw the four brackets in a bucket for transporting to the lakes, and then just place them on the tracks once there. I knew I didn't want hooks or brackets permanently mounted on the sled, as sometimes I pack a buddy's sled in my truck, and brackets on each side during transport would take up too much truck bed space.

ASATMillerbluegill · « **Reply #424 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 09:34 PM »

Quote from: rdhammah on Jan 03, 2012, 09:03 PM

did you reinforce the inside walls or did you use the anchors?

No reinforcement, I just drilled and mounted

alhersch · « **Reply #425 on:** Jan 07, 2012, 07:02 PM »

Finally got around to making my Smitty sled as well this weekend. Been wanting to make one for at least a year now since I found this thread.

The Sheet metal in the back is made to hold 3 buckets if needed, generally in the past i've only needed 3 buckets but figured if I have something this nice I might have to use 3 buckets...

Al

smitty0312 · « **Reply #426 on:** Jan 08, 2012, 05:48 AM »

Great job Al!

Loggy · « **Reply #427 on:** Jan 08, 2012, 07:55 AM »

Nice lookin custom sleds here!!

if i had time would love to build one. I got a Otter Pro which will have to do for now.

beeverfishing · « **Reply #428 on:** Jan 08, 2012, 11:21 AM »

Quote from: Loggy on Jan 08, 2012, 07:55 AM

Nice lookin custom sleds here!!

if i had time would love to build one. I got a Otter Pro which will have to do for now.

They actually take very little time to make.. A few hours is all thats needed...

jbird68 · « **Reply #429 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 09:04 PM »

With downhill skiis having metal edges on them, what do you do to keep them from rusting? Do you polish and then put wax on them?

smitty0312 · « **Reply #430 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 10:46 PM »

Quote from: jbird68 on Jan 11, 2012, 09:04 PM

With downhill skiis having metal edges on them, what do you do to keep them from rusting? Do you polish and then put wax on them?

You don't have to worry about it, at least I don't. I,m going on my 3rd season, and no problems yet.

fishinnut · « **Reply #431 on:** Jan 13, 2012, 10:37 AM »

Anyone have any pics of a tow bar on a smitty? Looking for some ideas.

wirenut45 · « **Reply #432 on:** Jan 13, 2012, 07:50 PM »

not being a smart azz, but smitty sleds were designed for hand pulling, so what do you have in mind? just curious.

smitty0312 · « **Reply #433 on:** Jan 14, 2012, 06:29 AM »

Quote from: fishinnut on Jan 13, 2012, 10:37 AM

Anyone have any pics of a tow bar on a smitty? Looking for some ideas.

The original smitty sled is just for hand pulling since nothing is bolted together, however, with mods, anything is possible.

Lobes · « **Reply #434 on:** Jan 14, 2012, 08:08 AM »

I was looking at the tow bar for my medium Otter sled and it looks like it would hook up with just a couple bolts with nuts or even a couple hitch pins.

NBG

Maggotmuncher · « **Reply #435 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 12:18 AM »

My uncle used a wagon. Took off the wheels and built a u bracket onto a pair of ski's used the original axles still, with a quick pin to hold the axles in. Pulled the handle off, and made a new pin, that is long enough for a quick pin too. Still works for a wagon all summer.

smitty0312 · « **Reply #436 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 08:27 AM »

Quote from: Maggotmuncher on Jan 15, 2012, 12:18 AM

My uncle used a wagon. Took off the wheels and built a u bracket onto a pair of ski's used the original axles still, with a quick pin to hold the axles in. Pulled the handle off, and made a new pin, that is long enough for a quick pin too. Still works for a wagon all summer.

I like the idea, thanks for sharing.

600RevX · « **Reply #437 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 10:48 AM »

Just finished last weekend- towbar for the sled, long rope for early ice- dragged it all over my yard loaded with gear and 10" of snow

only hardware for securing the shelf, tub and crate

Breaks down like a charm, fits perfect in the truck

Really, the end result we are all looking for....spicy lime beer battered perch

kb · « **Reply #438 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 11:35 AM »

Whats that white stuff on the ground around the sled?

smitty0312 · « **Reply #439 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 01:14 PM »

Quote from: 600RevX on Jan 15, 2012, 10:48 AM

Just finished last weekend- towbar for the sled, long rope for early ice- dragged it all over my yard loaded with gear and 10" of snow
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only hardware for securing the shelf, tub and crate
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Breaks down like a charm, fits perfect in the truck
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Really, the end result we are all looking for....spicy lime beer battered perch
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Looks great 600! Hope ya get to use it soon! I'm still waiting too. Thanks for sharing.

IceBalls · « **Reply #440 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 02:28 PM »

Quote from: ASATMillerbluegill on Jan 03, 2012, 09:33 PM

Thanks for the rope hookup and length info! I attached the Rubbermaid Fast Track with short bolts, flat washers, and lock washers; that fit the diameter of the holes that are pre-installed with the Fast Track. In my pics, You see a black sliding cover, that covers the bracket and screws, for a clean look. You have to buy each bracket separately, and they have several styles of configurations to choose from. I throw the four brackets in a bucket for transporting to the lakes, and then just place them on the tracks once there. I knew I didn't want hooks or brackets permanently mounted on the sled, as sometimes I pack a buddy's sled in my truck, and brackets on each side during transport would take up too much truck bed space.

ASAT; My vote goes top you for the best "mod" I've ever seen to a Jet Sled !!! I'm getting me some of that IMMEDIATELY !!! I modified my Jet Sled before the Smitty Sled idea came out by installing 4 1-1/4" pipes in each corner of the sled and then made up a "U" shaped skid out of 1" EMT for each side. The sled rides about 12" off the ice and glides thru snow like nothing. Like you, I carry WAY TOO MUCH crap in my sled and the idea of getting my gas augeR and shelter out of the sled is PRICELESS !!! Thanks for the Best Tip Ever !!!!!!

jbird68 · « **Reply #441 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 03:48 PM »

Anyone put plywood across the top of their Smitty Sled for days when you don't want to take out you shanty? With this warmer weather I thought I could mount brackets to the plywood so I could carry my bucket, tackle and auger and be very light weight.

smitty0312 · « **Reply #442 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 03:51 PM »

Quote from: jbird68 on Jan 15, 2012, 03:48 PM

Anyone put plywood across the top of their Smitty Sled for days when you don't want to take out you shanty? With this warmer weather I thought I could mount brackets to the plywood so I could carry my bucket, tackle and auger and be very light weight.

Jbird, sure you could, anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

justfine · « **Reply #443 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 04:52 PM »

Quote from: jbird68 on Jan 15, 2012, 03:48 PM

Anyone put plywood across the top of their Smitty Sled for days when you don't want to take out you shanty? With this warmer weather I thought I could mount brackets to the plywood so I could carry my bucket, tackle and auger and be very light weight.

yep

CB22 · « **Reply #444 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 04:55 PM »

Put too much weight on my Smitty Sled and hit a rut at the boat launch down to ice and broke it today.

Back to the drawing board, next one will be sturdier as I am carrying more gear now.

kb · « **Reply #445 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 05:32 PM »

Due to the lack of ice this year, my sled has found an alternate use:

k b

Purple Floyd · « **Reply #446 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 06:17 PM »

Quote from: jbird68 on Jan 15, 2012, 03:48 PM

Anyone put plywood across the top of their Smitty Sled for days when you don't want to take out you shanty? With this warmer weather I thought I could mount brackets to the plywood so I could carry my bucket, tackle and auger and be very light weight.

I made mine that way. I made min with a permanent frame and 7/16 OSB on top. My suitcase house fits in the back and in front I have a box that holds the tackle box, fishing rods, 2- 5 gallon buckets with padded lid covers etc.

On days like today I either leave the house on the sled or leave it at home. The sled is the perfect size to sit on the 5 gallon buckets while still on the sled. The way I did it I can't break it down like some guys are doing but for what I do it is perfect.

chevy343 · « **Reply #447 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 07:46 PM »

Added a Hand Auger Rack to the rear of the Smitty Sled....

khuy123 · « **Reply #448 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 08:12 PM »

Very nice... Alot better than what's available nowadays unless your willing to shell out $100+

iceman_phil · « **Reply #449 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 08:20 PM »

Built mine last week....Tried it this weekend....Pulls so easy it should be illegal!

I will post pics as soon as I can.

Phil

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Author Topic: My Homemade $15 Sled! AKA The "Smitty Sled" (Read 821264 times)