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Offline BaitBucket

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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #60 on: Jan 19, 2014, 06:45 PM »
Made conduit sled this season for my box.

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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #61 on: Jan 19, 2014, 09:41 PM »
I finally built one this year.  What a difference!!  Now, if I could ever figure out how to post pics on this darn thing, I would show it off!!
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #62 on: Jan 20, 2014, 08:04 AM »
Quote from: Rizzman on Jan 19, 2014, 06:37 PM
I have made two different styles of retractable skis. The problem is ice builds up in the joints and freezes tight. this happens on both the conduit and downhill skis. nothing worse than having to drag a broke down shanty which is loaded off the ice.

Thanks, I will keep that in mind
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #63 on: Jan 20, 2014, 10:56 AM »
Crazy Question, Where do you guys get your skis, for the best price?
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #64 on: Jan 20, 2014, 11:26 AM »
Just watch for a pair to show up in the trash or flea market. I left my long on the backside . This works like a dog mushers sled. It lets you or a partner have a place to rest while the other pulls. Your S.O.L if your by yourself. :roflmao:
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #65 on: Jan 20, 2014, 12:16 PM »
Quote from: ljc2tall on Jan 18, 2014, 08:31 AM


This my version before finishing it off. No fasteners in the cross rails, just notched, similar to your idea of a dove tail. People said it wouldn't be strong enough, but it is. Easy to take apart and transport.
This may have been what sparked my idea, which is a clever variation. Apparently no consensus (so far) on my other questions.
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #66 on: Jan 20, 2014, 12:34 PM »
I actually in the process of converting this into a drop down. I will post pics when I am done if it works.
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #67 on: Jan 20, 2014, 12:37 PM »
I just got off the phone with a local ski shop, And told me come in, got something in the basement you can have for free.  Wow!  I guess I just got another project.  Nice guy.  I also ordered a cover the other day for it.  New old sled. LOL
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #68 on: Jan 20, 2014, 04:54 PM »
up dated my smitty to a drop down smitty today. Here is the prototype. Needs a little tweaking.










what do you think?
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #69 on: Jan 20, 2014, 05:00 PM »
Quote from: ljc2tall on Jan 20, 2014, 04:54 PM
up dated my smitty to a drop down smitty today. Here is the prototype. Needs a little tweaking.










what do you think?
pretty awsome
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #70 on: Jan 20, 2014, 05:07 PM »
ljc2tall, shooting for "nifty", you nailed it! ;D
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #71 on: Jan 20, 2014, 05:12 PM »
ljc2tall, that's neater than a skeeter's, well, never mind that last detail.

Great thinkin' Sir !     :thumbsup:

I know more than a few Aerospace engineers that couldn't come up with anything close to what you've created.

Live long.   And prosper !
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #72 on: Jan 20, 2014, 05:43 PM »
Quote from: ljc2tall on Jan 20, 2014, 04:54 PM
up dated my smitty to a drop down smitty today. Here is the prototype. Needs a little tweaking.










what do you think?

Very innovative.Nice job!!!!
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #73 on: Jan 20, 2014, 05:45 PM »
Sweet set-up ljc2tall!!!  I'm curious to see if the skis will stay put while towing like we talked about, or of you'll have to pin them up.  Either way, looks awesome!!   :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #74 on: Jan 20, 2014, 05:48 PM »
So, FIF, you had a hand in this idea, too ?       ???
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #75 on: Jan 20, 2014, 05:57 PM »
Quote from: flatironfisherman on Jan 20, 2014, 05:45 PM
Sweet set-up ljc2tall!!!  I'm curious to see if the skis will stay put while towing like we talked about, or of you'll have to pin them up.  Either way, looks awesome!!   :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

I am going to put some covers(keepers) over the stops that will guide the legs in place and hold them there.
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #76 on: Jan 20, 2014, 05:58 PM »
Quote from: Idahogator on Jan 20, 2014, 05:48 PM
So, FIF, you had a hand in this idea, too ?       ???

We fished together yesterday when I came up with the idea.
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #77 on: Jan 20, 2014, 06:05 PM »
Pretty darned nice! Gotta love ice fishers :clap: :clap:

I whipped up a Smitty,....electrician style ;D







Tested it today. Works like a charm.

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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #78 on: Jan 20, 2014, 06:06 PM »
Quote from: ljc2tall on Jan 20, 2014, 05:57 PM
I am going to put some covers(keepers) over the stops that will guide the legs in place and hold them there.

That should work!
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #79 on: Jan 20, 2014, 06:08 PM »
Quote from: Pindrifter on Jan 20, 2014, 10:56 AM
Crazy Question, Where do you guys get your skis, for the best price?

I got 2 pair from a local ski resort for $10 a pair.  Plus, Bart was gracious enough to give me another set!
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #80 on: Jan 20, 2014, 07:09 PM »
Quote from: rgfixit on Jan 20, 2014, 06:05 PM
Pretty darned nice! Gotta love ice fishers :clap: :clap:

I whipped up a Smitty,....electrician style ;D




Nice job rg, gotta love an emt bender!! ;D


Tested it today. Works like a charm.

RG
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #81 on: Jan 20, 2014, 07:14 PM »
I'm an electrician....gotta go with what you know ;D

I like the price too.  About $20 with the skis.

RG
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #82 on: Jan 20, 2014, 07:15 PM »
Nicely done rgfixit :thumbsup:
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #83 on: Jan 20, 2014, 07:23 PM »
The storage system was fun to build too. I just back the Little Red Truck in the garage, hook it up and winch it up into the rafters. In the summer it's my "Toon" hanging in wait.  ;D

RG
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #84 on: Jan 20, 2014, 07:39 PM »
Alway rewarding when you "do it yourself"..now, lets get a powered winch to lift that puppy up skyward! Corded remote??!! ;D
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #85 on: Jan 21, 2014, 01:02 AM »
Almost bought one at Harbor freight but it was 12v and I would have had to rig up a battery etc.  :-\
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #86 on: Jan 21, 2014, 04:03 AM »
Quote from: rgfixit on Jan 21, 2014, 01:02 AM
Almost bought one at Harbor freight but it was 12v and I would have had to rig up a battery etc.  :-\
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #87 on: Jan 21, 2014, 04:55 AM »
Quote from: rgfixit on Jan 21, 2014, 01:02 AM
Almost bought one at Harbor freight but it was 12v and I would have had to rig up a battery etc.  :-\
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Harbor Freight has one for $10 less. The one review was not favorable. But they do offer a 25% off coupon all the time.
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #88 on: Jan 21, 2014, 06:06 AM »
Rg, do you have and issue with the Skis pivoting on the conduit?
Are you using regular conduit couplers to join it all together?

ljc, thats an awesome setup!
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Re: Any smitty sleds this year?
« Reply #89 on: Jan 21, 2014, 06:46 AM »
Looks good. Don't know how the EMT is going to hold up. Maybe rigid would be better. Virtually indestructible. Good luck with it!
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