Project Information
Decorative Sleds Many rears ago a former teaching buddy of mine started having me make these sleds for each of her grandkids. She just ordered numbers 11-14! I have made at least a hundred of these for other friends and family members, and they have evolved into the current design.
This batch includes two with walnut runners and oak slats, and two with padauk runners and maple slats. Each sled is personalized with the grandkid's name and embellished with a decorative cord. The basic construction is rather simple, as shown by the underside view. The runners are held in place by glue and dowels, as is the handle. The slats are glued and pin nailed.The sleds are 16" long and 8" wide and finished with satin poly. They make a great holiday centerpiece or mantle decoration, or can be hung on the wall of the child's room.
This batch includes two with walnut runners and oak slats, and two with padauk runners and maple slats. Each sled is personalized with the grandkid's name and embellished with a decorative cord. The basic construction is rather simple, as shown by the underside view. The runners are held in place by glue and dowels, as is the handle. The slats are glued and pin nailed.The sleds are 16" long and 8" wide and finished with satin poly. They make a great holiday centerpiece or mantle decoration, or can be hung on the wall of the child's room.