1 - 8' 1" aluminum square tubing 4 - free azek deck samples 6" from lumber yard 12 - 5" GRK 5/16" screws 4 - square plastic end caps 4 - 3 1/2" 5/16" stainless steel bolts, lock washers, nuts ... Built my first smitty sled last night on a last minute thought and put it to use today. Works so much better with the skies.If you do an internet search, you'll find pictures and descriptions of zillions of Smitty Sleds. But most Smitty Sleds don't work with flip-over ice shelters, because they hold the ice shelter up in the air. Here are pictures of a Smitty Sled I made for my flip-over ice shelter which has legs that fold down to lower the shelter down to the ice ...2. All posts must retain to ice fishing. 3. Be kind and courteous. Treat everyone with respect.Dec 21, 2021 · Taking the sled off and then back on the smitty is something that annoyed me like crazy. So, this season I built a new smitty sled that allows an angler to raise the sled up quickly and easily for moving spots but is also able to drop quickly to the ground for use with a flipover. Check out the link below: Take a look at these 7 top sleds to see which one is right for you. 1. Otter Sport Sled – Ideal for gear junkies. Some ice anglers pack serious heat when they get on the ice. For hauling everything from advanced fish …AKA The "Smitty Sled" « Reply #1920 on: Nov 17, 2019, 10:50 AM » I went from bungee to ratchets, and like them better as you can make them as tight or as loose as I want.I think an aluminum plate on the backside of the hinges is better for stability, and when I fix up my Nanook, will add maybe at least a 2inch wide aluminum plate (maybe 36 inches long) roughly 3/8 to 1/4 thick.... The guy in the second video installed the hinges backwards. When you lower the hinges, have the sled fall forward, not backwards.A video of my custom smitty sled build. How I attached the skis to the sled!Have a few questions about the Smitty sled. There's 2 2X4 braces running sideways across the skis. Beneath the notched out portion appears to be washer and nut?? Not sure what it is and what's its function. May be a dumb question but does the sled you're hauling around; what keeps it from falling off this thing. The for any helpful info. W.Step 4: The Control Arms. The control arms were made from a 1" x 1.5" aluminum box tube. Since the top of each control arm needs to be open to allow it to attach to both the frame and shock without interference, 1/4" was cut off the top of each box to form a 3/4" x 1.5" U-channel.While they don't fit within the 15$ category, both utilize the basic Smitty Sled concept. I designed them both to fit within my SUV, which was only a part of the design challenge. The first one (black) is meant for hauling more gear...it has a 12v system with usb charging, running lights on the back, side, and front, along with LED headlights.(10) 10 product ratings - Eskimo Ice Shelter Sled Travel Cover EVO Wide 1 XR Sierra Thermal Eskape Tub. $59.99 to $99.99. Free shipping. Shappell Sled Heavy Duty Molded Polyethylene Construction Nearly Indestructible. $64.99. Free shipping. New Listing Otter Tow Hitch With Pins Fits Large Sled and all XT Resort Shelters.Jan 28, 2014 · Plug them and fill with epoxy or just fill with wax on the bottom of the ski. It looks like he got some pipe of the next size up and capped it with a threaded cap. Then those are mounted to the sled using ubolts. Depending on the conditions that sled is pulled in I am not sure how well it would work and the longevity of such a setup. Jan 1, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by butch sobania. Discover (and save!) your own Pins on Pinterest2011 16' Aluminum Boat. $9,500. Spokane 2018 Toyota Tundra 4WD Crew cab +Many Used Cars! Trucks! SUVs! 4x4s! ... Vintage Kat Kutter Snowmobile Sleigh. $1,100. Spokane Otter Magnum Pro "Smitty" Sled. $175. Spokane 2014 Ford Flex - Northtown Auto Liquidators. $13,980. $500 down you're approved 🛞2007 Toyota 4Runner 4WD ...AKA The "Smitty Sled" Mar 5, 2015 - My Homemade $15 Sled! AKA The "Smitty Sled" Mar 5, 2015 - My Homemade $15 Sled! AKA The "Smitty Sled" Pinterest. Today. Watch. Shop. Explore. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures.Author Topic: Check out this guy's Smitty Sled (Read 1462 times) SmilingBob. IceShanty Rookie; Posts: 40; Check out this guy's Smitty Sled « on: Feb 11, 2022, 09:04 PM ...Small Otter Pro sled with 4 in skis with aluminum supports. I would estimate 75 / 80 lbs loaded .I pull it with a belt harness . If your on ice or hard pack you don’t know its there. On snow or tracks its about half the effort of the sled with no skis. The only time I ever had a problem is breaking thru crusted snow into slush.Aluminum Square Tube 6061 is a square shaped tube of 6061 aluminum alloy. This is the most versatile of the heat treatable aluminum alloys. 6061 Aluminum alloy offers a wide range of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. It is easily fabricated and has good formability. It is weld-able using all methods including furnace brazing.So when I'm towing my clam behind my sled its constantly filling with snow. I put a million bungees but it doesn't help that the elastic is gonzo in the cover.My Version Of the Smitty Sled. All aluminum. Not quite done going to pt some side braces on. Breaks down into 3 pieces the top and 2 side panels w/ the mounted skis. Going to lower it about 5 inches also. Overguessedimated that a little.Smitty Sleds are a simple design. If you have some basic woodworking tools you can build one in a few hours. I began by cutting 2-2×4 pieces to 6" lengths and 2 more to 7.5" lengths. The front 2×4's are cut at a 45° angle so the top portion is 6" long, to match the back. Next, I cut out the space for my cross members using a jigsaw.Register Log In Home Forums Trapper Talk Smitty Sled: Forums Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: Smitty Sled #6452738 02/06/19 12:48 PM 02/06/19 12:48 PM: Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,887 Wisconsin. E. Eagleye OP trapper Eagleye OP trapper. E. Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,887the 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 beJan 14, 2020 · Slowly move the sled back and forth to match the radius of the tube to the sheet metal. Be sure to make the rolled part longer than needed for a proper fit. If you don't have access to a roller, leaving the back of the sled straight across will work just fine. After tacking both sides in place, put two more tacks around the tubes. Author Topic: Smitty sled ? (Read 5263 times) Iceassin. Team IceShantyholic; Posts: 5,767; The secret to fishing...fish where the fish are. Smitty sled ?How "I" built a lightweight ski sled, fully collapsible for storage, using bolts, wing nuts and rope cleats for quick assembly and disassembly. Tool box on b...IceShanty.com's Ice Fishing Community » ; Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! » Equipment (Moderator: Bean) » ; My Homemade $15 Sled! AKA The "Smitty Sled"I have a sled made from old skis and an old door. I carry a plastic truck box/tool box on it and a couple 5 gallon buckets. Heater in 1 bucket, Vex in the other. Misc stuff in tool box. Auger strapped on top. If I had a popup shelter it would go on top also. Pulls great. I have a one man shelter on it's own tub style sled.I've seen a few builds that say pushing a smitty sled is easier than pulling. Do you push or pull? Logged missoulafish. Team IceShantyholic; Posts: 6,729; TēM HîPē FÿSh; Re: Smitty sled. Push vs pull. « Reply #1 on: Nov 22, 2021, 12:01 PM ...The Shappell Jet Ice Fishing Sled was chosen as best all around because it’s versatile, affordable and the perfect size for fishermen of all experience levels. Check Today's Price. Dimensions: 53”L x 24”W x 10” H. Weight: 12 pounds. Material: Polyethylene.48 votes, 12 comments. 100K subscribers in the IceFishing community. Ice fishing is the practice of catching fish with lines and fish hooks through…Cut a piece of 1″ webbing to 24 inches and melt the ends to prevent fraying. Slide one half of a 1″ plastic buckle on either end. Loop the 1″ webbing through both cord loops and clip the buckle closed, tightening to secure the poles close to the sled. 6. Make gear tie downs.I primarily want a sled to pull my Clam Scout when the going gets tough. The plan is to use the Smitty for the long drag out to the spot, pull off the flip-over, and fish the surrounding area as normal. Repeat, if I need to make any other long drags. Sometimes, I fish out of a QuickFish 2, and can fit everything in a JetSled.Register Log In Home Forums Trapper Talk Smitty Sled: Forums Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Print Thread: Hop To : Page 2 of 2 : 1: 2: Re: Smitty Sled [Re: Suchlike2] #6454032 02/07/19 05:25 PM 02/07/19 05:25 PM: Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 2,442 Fingerlakes New York. robert.d12 trapper robert.d12 trapper.These plans build a table saw sled that is buildable by a beginner who is comfortable cutting 45-degree angles. The project is layered, but that adds to the time and not complexity. You will find this table saw sled useful for quickly cutting a 45-degree angle on lumber for picture frames and other simple projects.Smitty sled help 3760 Views 11 Replies 6 Participants Last post by HappySnag , Jan 31, 2019 Jump to Latest STRONGPERSUADER Discussion starter · Jan 29, 2019By putting your gear up in the air on a smitty sled you get less resistance as you pull because there is less contact with the snow. "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." William Ward. You put your flip or jet sled on top so they don't snow plow.Downhill skis..14-16 Foot rope and weight to the rear are the basics ...I put my back edge of my rear riser 1 foot from ski edge ...the front edge of my front riser is appox 1 foot from upturn of ski...unless you have really long skis this should suffice most skis...mock up something and adjust for your sled ..move risers till it looks "right".No media assets available for preview. $3,099.00. Banks Outdoors Stump 4 Ice Phantom Weathered Wood Ice Shelter. 1. Apart from maintaining an organized tackle box, ice fishing demands you to brave the winter elements like bitter cold temperatures, snow, wind, and highly reflective sunlight. And extreme weather conditions demand durable and ...Aluminum is a light metal that is used to make a myriad of household and industrial items. Many people recycle scrap aluminum for money, but in order to do so, you must be certain that your metal is actually aluminum.Register Log In Home Forums Trapper Talk Smitty Sled: Forums Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: Smitty Sled #6452738 02/06/19 11:48 AM 02/06/19 11:48 AM: Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,778 Wisconsin. E. Eagleye OP trapper Eagleye OP trapper. E. Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,778Re: Pulling Smitty Sled with Snowmobile/ ATV « Reply #9 on: Jan 02, 2019, 10:24 AM » I ripped down a 1x8 pvc board ad put 3 runners on the bottom I'm my sled..one on each outer and 1 in center..countersunk the holes and put a little heat on them and they formed the front curve of jet sled..replaceable easily..saves the bottom of sled behind ...Small Otter Pro sled with 4 in skis with aluminum supports. I would estimate 75 / 80 lbs loaded .I pull it with a belt harness . If your on ice or hard pack you don’t know its there. On snow or tracks its about half …I made this video in hopes that it can help others in their building of an amazing sled! Enjoy!SUBSCRIBE For Updates! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRY2...Author Topic: Pre-stressing skis for Smitty Sled (Read 4201 times) buz23. Team IceShanty Addict; Posts: 928; Pre-stressing skis for Smitty Sled « on: Mar 20, 2014, 04:41 PM ...What is a Smitty sled Without a doubt, ice anglers acquire a lot of equipment and one of the most essential pieces of gear is a sled. After all, what good is all the rest of your stuff if you can’t even get it to your fishing spot. Most of the sleds you see on the ice are nothing more than molded plastic tubs that you pull with a rope. Re: Smitty sled height « Reply #1 on: Jan 26, 2021, 07:47 PM » mine is mounted on 2x8 so 7 1/4 inches also I notched my 2x to receive 2 x 3 cross pieces so it is flush at the top then I used 4 to 5 inch carriage bolts just put in like pins so my sled comes apart in four pcs. easilyIce Team Member. Joined: Sep 2016. Posts: 27. Alexandria, MN. Thanks for the compliment.... There's a lot of Smitty's out there, but this my first and only build. Again, Smitty was the mastermind behind the design, I just followed his lead. Re: Smitty Sled Question [ Re: Backlash 365 ] #547. 11/14/2016 10:43 AM.Made mine knee high. A 28 inch high, 48 inch long, 24 inch wide box fits on the top. Teepee on the top. I only use it when on shank's mare. I like to push it. It offers a great place to lean on when taking 5. Down hill skis with a straight board on the top, the middle of the skis are the high point, it pivots well.Smitty Sled thoughts and ideas. Steve Thompson. Participant. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Posts: 185. March 25, 2014 at 11:12 am #1360067. During this coming off-season, I’m planning on building a Smitty sled. I ran into a few times this year where the ice wasn’t thick enough for vehicle/ATV travel and with some deeper snow, pulling a 2-man ...Nice work on the sled man!! A great sled, but not a Smitty sled, not even close.. The only thing in common with a Smitty is it uses two skis and is for ice fishing... Not sure how every home built sled gets called a Smitty sled? The Smitty design is a cut and dry, simple as it gets, easy and cheap to make. That's where the beauty of a Smitty is ...What is a Smitty Sled? No one’s quite sure who invented or named the Smitty sled, but smitty0312 over on iceshanty.com seems to be the first to have popularized the idea. The “original” Smitty sled dating …Jan 14, 2020 · Slowly move the sled back and forth to match the radius of the tube to the sheet metal. Be sure to make the rolled part longer than needed for a proper fit. If you don't have access to a roller, leaving the back of the sled straight across will work just fine. After tacking both sides in place, put two more tacks around the tubes. Goat's Homemade Ski-Sled Went to the pawnshop today and picked up two sets of downhill skis for $15 a pair to make a couple of ski-sleds. The original idea came from a fellow named Smitty who lives in Illinois.Feb 12, 2011 · Thanks Smitty. 4-5 weeks ago it was sitting right on the skis, but it did't pull well and it was unstable side to side. The Smitty Sled gave me the idea to lift it and find out how easily it would pull. Next project is a Smitty Sled to give to a friend. 4 lengths of a hard wood 3/4 x 3/4 to form x brace on your down legs will finish your sled nicely. Good luck and catch a lot. That's a big 10-4! I'll slap those on tomorrow! That will break when u pull it need to cut knotches in that wood to put the cross boards in so the force is being held by the wood not screws.The Clam Kenai. artifishal. Participant. Posts: 216. November 21, 2013 at 12:32 pm #1365527. I’ll admit that the Clam Kenai pulls hard when you get some snow on top of the ice. If only one of the major ice companies would invent some sort of “Hovercraft-sled” it would make pulling our gear a breeze. castle-rock-clown.From some parts that I had out in the garage (and some purchased nuts and bolts) I was able to construct a Smitty Sled for my 2 man ice fishing shanty (an ol...DIY Smitty style jet sled kit 6061-T6 Aircraft aluminum TIG welded framework Adjustable height Light weight design frame structure = 9 lbs ( Just add a sled and skis of your choice ) These kits are a game changer the way they glide across the snow and ice as compared to dragging a sled due to the amount of surface area you add are contacting.Here is a picture of my smitty sled I made years back for my lightweight 1 man shack. Small downhill ski's that glide real well and wood frame . Tub sits between the screw eyes which are my bungy cord anchors. Whether deep snow , slush, a couple inches of snow , bare ice, dry ground parking areas etc.... if I'm walking the smitty gets used.These plans build a table saw sled that is buildable by a beginner who is comfortable cutting 45-degree angles. The project is layered, but that adds to the time and not complexity. You will find this table saw sled useful for quickly cutting a 45-degree angle on lumber for picture frames and other simple projects.The "Original" Smitty Sled. 1,521 likes · 3 talking about this. This is the ice fishing sled that is famous all over the internet ice fishing sites like www. icesha Apr 12, 2020 · I made the skis from .25" HDPE with 3/8" baltic birch to make it ridged yet still flexible, 1" aluminum riser frame welded, riser to ski is 2" HDPE drilled at an angle for the tube. The deck is 3/8" Mahogany with 3/8" oak cross support. The deck is attached to the tube using clamps we use in the lighting business. IceAsylum. Here's one I built to haul a Clam 6800… pulled like butter! There's a 55 page thread on Ice Shanty about Smitty sleds people have built. Search for My Homemade $15 Sled. On my one-man sled I put ski's right on the sled. I can remove them if I want too.Upgrading My Smitty Sled Version. Quick Pix of improved model. New equipment additions this year 8 inch Ion auger and Garmin 720 XS replacing the Helix 7 I used last year. Also enclosed and protected my ice rods with Cabelas Ice rod bags. Which also stores my Jaw Jackers rather nicely.Assembles and disassembles in seconds. 36" wide 6" high, perfect for your jet sled with your pop-up hut beside - or whatever else you can imagine. $110 for the standard Kit made from 1/16" aluminum $120 for the HD kit made from 1/8" aluminum *Free mounting hardware included for in-person pickups ($8 extra if ordered through the website).How does everyone load their shack onto your Smitty sled alone? I have a fully insulated Otter Lodge and empty it weighs 120 plus lbs. I thought about angling the the rear supports toward the back and then possibly pulling the shack up onto the Smitty sled with the front brace against my legs?They work real well in the wet heavy snow. Glide right on top of the snow. Powder snow they work just as well except when the snow is really deep. I made mine so that the sled comes apart so it fits into the suv. Got me a set of cross country skis for $20. Will be a while before I'm able to actually build it.SUZIE'S SMITTY SLED... Well, today I helped my friend Suzie build her Smitty Sled. These aren't the greatest closeup photos; but it's made pretty much like Smitty's Original Sled on page 1 of this thread. If you're like us, you've looked at all the pictures for ideas. So there is nothing new here.Here's how to make a Smitty Sled for ice fishing even easier to pull!I used Zum Rub on Ski Wax. Here is a link the product on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2tjSMiIShown is a "smitty" sled of my own design. It uses cross country skis and 3 sets of risers with a shallow box above to fit the grooves of a Shappell DX-3000. It holds 4 extra buckets in front and two buckets on the shanty. I have more pictures if you have questions. Logged fishinpo1e1.193 Share 20K views 1 year ago #IceFishing #DIY What's the best Smitty Sled design out there? Well that was my goal in designing and building my Smitty Sled, and I think I got pretty close....Jan 15, 2015 · here is the reply I got from Vinh Nguyen of the new smitty design. Hi Mr. Ken Clark, I am very surprise about your email because this design I asked my lawyer did patent search and filed a provision patent application for me . The Clam Kenai. artifishal. Participant. Posts: 216. November 21, 2013 at 12:32 pm #1365527. I’ll admit that the Clam Kenai pulls hard when you get some snow on top of the ice. If only one of the major ice companies would invent some sort of “Hovercraft-sled” it would make pulling our gear a breeze. castle-rock-clown.I make my own smitty sledMy Version Of the Smitty Sled. All aluminum. Not quite done going to pt some side braces on. Breaks down into 3 pieces the top and 2 side panels w/ the mounted skis. Going to lower it about 5 inches also. Overguessedimated that a little.Insta: @LostLakes_YouTubeBuy Us a Garlic Bread: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LostLakesFB: https://www.facebook.com/LostLakesYoutubeMerch: https://lost-lakes....Smitty sleds are designed with an aerodynamic shape that enables high speeds and superb handling on the snow. Its versatile nature. ... The Yukon Hammerhead Pro HD Steerable Snow Sled with Aluminum Frame, Green, 51″ x 22.5″ is the ideal piece of equipment for a winter adventure. Its sleek design and impressive features make it a must-have ...Rylo rodriguez best captions, O'donnell's funeral home hannibal, Beaversbendcreativeescape, Ouran highschool voice actors, Christian yelich baseball reference, Wingstop county line, D3 lacrosse forums, Black adam showtimes near cinemark 14 chico, Lynlee renick wikipedia, Railgunner mastery skin, Hitchcock animal shelter, How to walk in ffxiv, Bah calculator 2023 gi bill, Mason oh 10 day forecast
Feb 2, 2015 · Whole idea by Smitty was a light weight, easy to build, easy assembled, easy pulling, easy disassembled $15 sled. Read on IS Smitty sent the company an email with his dissatisfaction over the use of his name and design without permission. . Tractor supply memorial day sale
power outage taylor miA Smitty Sled makes it possible to move a lot of equipment easily. My 2 man shanty weighs over 70 pounds. The gas auger is maybe 40 and a bucket of minnows, gear, 10 pound fish finder, it adds...You should be able to get an old pair from a ski shop or ski area. They can't sell them so they should offer you a freebee. Try to get a shorter or kids ski about 5 feet long that will fit in your vehicle. They are wider than the X country skis and "float" in deeper snow better. I built a Smitty sled two years ago and it works great.A Smitty sled is a clever modification of a standard plastic snow sled, adding skis to the bottom to reduce friction and make it easier to pull. Avid icemen already know that a heavily-loaded sled tends to sink into the snow, making it a real chore to pull by hand. If that sounds familiar, you may want to consider a Smitty modification, as this ...Smitty Sled Fishing Discussion : Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum > Main Category > Fishing Discussion: Smitty Sled User Name ...Aluminum frame all the way. #9 12-28-2020, 11:37 AM CatchingWithChris : Join Date: Jun 2018. Posts: 19 Kananaskis - same experience on Boxing Day. Hey Winchester, I had the exact same experience on Boxing Day, it was brutal. ... My Smitty Sled design is very similar to Zip-In-Z's, I used 2" x 10's to account for the skis settling in the snow ...The "Original" Smitty Sled's Photos. Albums. The "Original" Smitty Sled. 1,525 likes · 2 talking about this. This is the ice fishing sled that is famous all over the internet ice fishing sites like www. icesha.Downhill skis..14-16 Foot rope and weight to the rear are the basics ...I put my back edge of my rear riser 1 foot from ski edge ...the front edge of my front riser is appox 1 foot from upturn of ski...unless you have really long skis this should suffice most skis...mock up something and adjust for your sled ..move risers till it looks "right".2.1K 139K views 4 years ago A look at my "Sledski", a Smitty sled I built able to be quickly disassembled and stashed in my small trucks limited space. Adding skis to a sled makes pulling it...EasySled.ca is a collapsible, smitty style aluminum winter sleigh kit designed to make pulling your gear over deep snow, slush and ice significantly easier. Step 4: The Control Arms. The control arms were made from a 1" x 1.5" aluminum box tube. Since the top of each control arm needs to be open to allow it to attach to both the frame and shock without interference, 1/4" was cut off the top of each box to form a 3/4" x 1.5" U-channel.If you do an internet search, you'll find pictures and descriptions of zillions of Smitty Sleds. But most Smitty Sleds don't work with flip-over ice shelters, because they hold the ice shelter up in the air. Here are pictures of a Smitty Sled I made for my flip-over ice shelter which has legs that fold down to lower the shelter down to the ice ...Not sure if anyone is interested, but I just got notified from Instagram that they're haveing a sale on the kit. Coupon code is EASY8 and gets you the mounting hardware for free, or $8 off if you don't want the hardware. Insta: @LostLakes_YouTubeBuy Us a Garlic Bread: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LostLakesFB: https://www.facebook.com/LostLakesYoutubeMerch: https://lost-lakes....Hey now that we have feet of snow to trek thru have a couple of question on smitty sled. Does anyone use one and do they pull your gear fairly easy. I do not have alot of gear I normally bring out with me; my auger a couple buckets my shanty a viking 2 man fold down. Pretty light but pulling my shanty on this snow is like dragging an anchor ...Register Log In Home Forums Trapper Talk Smitty Sled: Forums Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: Smitty Sled #6452738 02/06/19 11:48 AM 02/06/19 11:48 AM: Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,704 Wisconsin. E. Eagleye OP trapper Eagleye OP trapper. E. Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,704One atom of aluminum has 13 protons and 14 neutrons. Protons are the positively charged particles in an atom, while neutrons are subatomic particles that have no charge. In the case of aluminum, the mass number is 27.I think everyone agrees that the smitty sled is an awesome device. That being said, attaching skis to a (insert anything here) to make it easier to pull in the snow is an idea as old as skis themselves, and sadly there's really nothing to patent here. This is a simplified version, but a patent only prevents another person or company from making ...Location. Dickinson, ND. Jan 1, 2021. #2. I made this smitty sled with remnant 2x4 and 6x2's with maybe $5 of nuts and bolts. It pulls apart and 4 inch bolts stick out of the bottom of the 2x4's. I drilled holes in the top of the 2x6's. The 2x4's just drop into place in the aformentioned holes and are held by gravity/friction.Jan 2, 2021 · If I use steel, I can weld it together in addition to bracing it with corner braces, but aluminum is obviously lighter. Mostly pulling by hand, but occasionally with an ATV. I'm thinking 4' front to back, 2' across and on 2 or 3 vertical posts on each side with 2 crossmembers in addition to one across the front and back. December 31, 2013 at 10:06 am #1375470. I built this big old floor for my clam thermal summit. It measures 6′ x 10′ but is in 2 sections ( 5′ x 8′ each). I usually leave them in my trailer when there is minimal snow and tow with my ATV. But when snow is an issue I built two runners using 2 x 6 boards for risers and a total of 4 snowboards.Pelican - Sled Travel Cover/Ice Fishing - PS2000 - Trek 60 – Protect Your Gear for Any Outdoor Activities – Camping, Fishing, Hunting – Durable – Protects from Snow, Water and Mud. 126. Save 21%. $2599. List: $32.99. Lowest price in 30 days. FREE delivery Wed, Sep 20. Or fastest delivery Tue, Sep 19. More Buying Choices.Here I will be building a Smitty Sled for ice fishing or for any winter camping gear. The Smitty Sled was built with 3/4 EMT conduit. This is a very strong l...Step Seven. Put your sled on the cross members, placing equal spaces on each side of the sled and the back aligned with the back of the rear risers. Drill holes in your sled and the cross members near the outside edges of the sled. Insert one 3-inch stove bolt into each hole and fasten a wing nut on the bottom.Aluminum can scrap prices play a crucial role in the recycling industry. As more and more individuals and businesses become conscious of their environmental footprint, recycling aluminum cans has become a popular practice.So, this season I built a new smitty sled that allows an angler to raise the sled up quickly and easily for moving spots but is also able to drop quickly to the ground for use with a flipover. Check out the link below: ... The aluminum was from Metal Supermarkets, bolts and brackets from Home Depot and skis I found in the trash. Quote …IceShanty.com's Ice Fishing Community » ; Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! » Equipment (Moderator: Bean) » ; My Homemade $15 Sled! AKA The "Smitty Sled"4 comments. havebeerwillpaddle • 2 yr. ago. I can’t imagine that the skis on this sleds would work out well in deep snow . Would probably be great going across frozen lakes, but that’s about it. I use a pull with a standard ice fishing sled behind it and it works well. Don’t see any reason for the added weight and complexity of a smitty ...Register Log In Home Forums Trapper Talk Smitty Sled: Forums Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: Smitty Sled #6452738 02/06/19 11:48 AM 02/06/19 11:48 AM: Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,685 Wisconsin. E. Eagleye OP trapperScheu, I suggest you visit the Illinois forum/broad here on Ice Shanty,stickied to the top of this forum is a thread entitled The "Original" Smitty sled started by my Smitty 0312 (aka Smitty) . He came up with a portable sled to help solve the problem you having pulling a heavy sled in deeper snow. His design is now trade marked as the "Smitty ...I made this one for myself and I think I got it down pretty good so if you want to custom sled smash that like button comment below and let me know what you ...Spread the love. Cross Country ski's or Traditional / Alpine ski's. Downhill skis are an advantage in the deeper snow. The wider shovel on the tip of the dh ski and the wider waist helps float the sled really well. These skis are 185cm in length and the waist is 90mm and they have worked great. Table of Contents show.During the cold weather I finished my Smitty Sled… of course now the majority of the snow melted with two days in the upper forties- but it’s ready to go! Posted By: River Birch Re: Smitty Sled - 02/06/19 09:32 PMHow To Build a Smitty Sled for Ice Fishing. Rick Pedersen 18 January 2022 10:34 am. How To Build a Smitty Sled for Ice Fishing. Amanda built a pretty "wild" sled to get her Ice Fishing Gear out onto the ice, check it out! Please visit our store for all kinds of equipment for literally all your Outdoor Activities right here:Shown is a "smitty" sled of my own design. It uses cross country skis and 3 sets of risers with a shallow box above to fit the grooves of a Shappell DX-3000. It holds 4 extra buckets in front and two buckets on the shanty. I have more pictures if you have questions. Logged fishinpo1e1.Re: Pre-stressing skis for Smitty Sled « Reply #1 on: Mar 20, 2014, 04:57 PM » I have never seen a pair of skis that had that much of a bow to them that wouldn't lay flat with a little weight to them,maybe they are made that way for a specific type of sking or snow condition,maybe try a piece of angle iron on top to pull them flat would workGarrett had a cool idea of using nails in drilled holes, as pins on the cross boards, that way they could be easily taken apart. The trouble was, this method lacked tautness and would not keep rigid. The cross boards were screwed down tight and it was ready to roll glide. The next day, at Loomis Lake, the sled loaded down with all our gear ...Step Seven. Put your sled on the cross members, placing equal spaces on each side of the sled and the back aligned with the back of the rear risers. Drill holes in your sled and the cross members near the outside edges of the sled. Insert one 3-inch stove bolt into each hole and fasten a wing nut on the bottom.Find and save ideas about ice sled on Pinterest.4 comments. havebeerwillpaddle • 2 yr. ago. I can’t imagine that the skis on this sleds would work out well in deep snow . Would probably be great going across frozen lakes, but that’s about it. I use a pull with a standard ice fishing sled behind it and it works well. Don’t see any reason for the added weight and complexity of a smitty ...Jan 15, 2022 - This Pin was discovered by George Turczyn. Discover (and save!) your own Pins on PinterestIDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Ice Fishing Forum » Smitty Sled V. Otter Sled. Smitty Sled V. Otter Sled. mahtofire14. Participant. Mahtomedi, MN. Posts: 8905. December 16, 2019 at 11:18 am #1898390. troutbum wrote: Mahtofire, Do you have issues with your sled sliding around on your smitty frame?Aluminum Square Tube 6061 is a square shaped tube of 6061 aluminum alloy. This is the most versatile of the heat treatable aluminum alloys. 6061 Aluminum alloy offers a wide range of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. It is easily fabricated and has good formability. It is weld-able using all methods including furnace brazing. IceShanty.com's Ice Fishing Community » ; Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! » Equipment (Moderator: Bean) » ; My Homemade $15 Sled! AKA The "Smitty Sled"Make winter travel by foot as easy as it should be. 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