Christmas Sled From One 2x4 – Build Plans PDF

Build a classic wooden Christmas decor sled from a single 8 ft 2x4, in about an hour. Resawn seat slats and footrest, two skis cut from the same board, glue and 2" screws, and a rope to finish it.

What's inside the PDF

• Materials and tools lists
• Cut list
• 14 step-by-step instructions with photos: cutting the 2x4 in half, resawing, laying out and cutting the skis, cutting the braces, footrest and seat slats, sanding, attaching the braces, footrest and slats, drilling the rope holes, adding the rope
• My tips from building this sled

Materials: one 8 ft 2x4 (under $4), outdoor wood glue, 2" wood screws, rope (dollar store).

Tools used: mitre saw, table saw (for resawing), bandsaw, drill, countersink drill bit, ruler, clamps, sander.

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