Reply To: Logging sledge

[Carl Russell]

Thi sled was made by my then 12 YO, with some guidance from me, to be used with his young steer. I think the design fits your description. It is pretty small and light, and could be used by two humans easily.

Rather than shafts you could attach a tongue with a handle for steering and pulling.

I post this too for the runners. These are 2 1×8’s nailed together and stood on edge. The elevated sled will slide better, and get your logs up for less friction. You could attach skis for shoes if you wanted.

Chain logs to one bunk so the sled can swivel under the load for better steering. Bunks are just 2x4s. The top one spans both runners. There is a second below as a spacer and to hold runners vertical.

Took a 12yo about 4 hours to build. Oh yeah, there is 3/4 inch threaded rod across the front inside a wooden spacer to reinforce the pulling.

Have fun, Carl

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