Enjoy the winter and snow with a selection of Pallet Sleds that you can make! Use the sleds for playtime, winter chores, and home decor! Check out these ideas and don’t stay indoors! Get outside with these sleds and make outstanding memories with the family!
Pallet Sleds: for decoration, chores, and playtime!
A few upcycling ideas for slippery bottom surfaces:
#1: Simple Sled idea:
#2: 1/2-Pallet Sled!
Quickly turn one pallet into a 1/2 pallet sled:
- Find a pallet!
- Cut the pallet in half along the center stringer board.
- Use leftover pallet wood to fill in the gaps on top.
- Remove the bottom deck boards.
- Drill a hole for a tow rope.
- Curve the ends. Sand it to avoid splinters, and optionally, apply ski wax along the stringer boards.
#3: Decorative OR functional sled – you decide!
- Cut two stringer boards to the length you desire. Shorter sleds are more maneuverable and lightweight for younger riders.
- Cut a front curve and back curve as shown.
- Sand five to seven deck boards.
- Cut two pieces to span between the stringer boards See the rows of screws to indicate the approximate space. Be sure these two boards don’t touch the ground, or they’ll slow your sled.
- Lay out the boards for the seat with the top side facing down. Install the two spanner boards to join the seat together.
- Install the seat on the stringer boards.
- Cut one more deck board for a place to put your feet.
- Drill a hole at each end and loop a piece of rope through. Tie knots at each end to create a handle.
- Paint, stain, seal and wax your Pallet Sleds. Enjoy!
#4: Build a pallet & plywood sled or toboggan!
#5: Another version of a sweet reclaimed lumber sled:
#6: A cool version of a pallet sled with a metal plate base:
Read 6 Terrific Pallet Sleds You Can Make Quickly! by HeatherStiletto on 1001 Pallets!