wormdunker Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I've read numerous posts about guys building their own Smitty, heard also how easy they are to pull while walking. Yesterday I got out the tools & went to work. Here's a couple pix Manitoubass was so kind to post for me. Thanx Rick. Later today I'll throw a coat of paint on the bare wood. It looks crappy. I did the camo paint on the box 3 years ago. I'd like to replicate it if possible. I like the camo paint job, so I'll be able to sneak up on the fish! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptackle Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Camo paint worked so well that the pictures can't even be seen.... Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 x2 would like to see the design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Lol sorry for the delay(pregnancy related) The other pic didnt save properly ill try again? Friggen nice smitty!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Second pic. Again sorry for the delay my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptackle Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Delay was pregnancy related? Didn't we just used to call it a nooner? Good looking setup on the sled, like how the joinery was done especially keeping the thin profile above the ski. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Very nice,same standard design,but that camo look great.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) thanx Rick. It's all good. Gotta laugh at cheaptackle. I did such a good job on the camo paint, he can't see the pix! LMAO I just used a dado blade on my table saw, went very slow & carefully. 2x4s fit very snug to the 2x8 blocks. Thanx Edited January 27, 2016 by wormdunker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Nice job. Going to have to get hooked up with an electric set up for that 8" auger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Very nice. The smitty sleds are such a treat on the ice. I took the easy way out and just bought B's old one. Now I'm not sure I can ever go back to without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) Nice job, that'll work! Those skis will slide effortlessly. A cup holder and an OFC decal and you're done. Edited January 27, 2016 by chris.brock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I have to admit El Wormo you have some good skills, nice rig you have there. I don't know about the paint, that would be my dept. You can now go into semi retirement. "Build them and they will buy." You build them and I will airbrush them. 70 for me, 20 for you, we need to slide 10% to M2B2 because he knows how to post a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Yah Brian, I have the manual for early thinner ice, when it gets over 8" thick I pull out the Jiffy 9" with stealth blade. Chris I forgot the cup (beer) holder. How do I go about getting an OFC decal? Rusty Ironmaker - You must be Italian. You always got an angle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) I need to build me another sled BUT how would one attach a bracket to tow behind a skidoo and do it safely? Edited January 28, 2016 by GBW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Can you weld geoff? Its pretty easy to make a bracket that mounts to your sled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Can you weld geoff? Its pretty easy to make a bracket that mounts to your sled Not me but I have a buddy who can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 GBW - You can buy the tow bar at BPS, Sail, Grimsby Tackle, Erie Tracker & most other guys that sell flip overs. Install 2 heavy duty (3/8") eyebolts & away you go. I would advise some better quality hooks on the tow bar. The hooks from the manufacturer are rather el cheapo. My flip over came uncoupled from my atv once. Had to go back 1 km to get it. Good thing this happened on Erie. It was still there when I returned! If it was Simcoe I'm sure some other dude would be riding around with my Clam full of gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I actually have a tow bar from the smitty sled I bought off of B. I can't see every using it. PM me with your best price and lets make a deal GBW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I actually have a tow bar from the smitty sled I bought off of B. I can't see every using it. PM me with your best price and lets make a deal GBW. You,ll be sorry you sold it when someone offers to pull you out on a sled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I actually have a tow bar from the smitty sled I bought off of B. I can't see every using it. PM me with your best price and lets make a deal GBW.Location bud? Just due to shipping and or gas costs is why before I ask. I'm sure B made it stronger than normal but if it's not in the budget for the two of us to make a deal I'll let someone else scoop it up but thanks for the heads up! PM me please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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