How to Build a Toboggan
Building a toboggan can be a fun project for you and your family. It will take a lot of time, effort and skill, but it is worth it in the end when you hit the slopes in the winter time. Follow these steps to build a wooden toboggan.
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Things You'll Need
- Two pieces of spruce lumber (ten feet long each)
- Axe
- Wood braces
- Drill
- Rope
- Wax
Instructions
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Obtain two pieces of spruce lumber that are about ten feet long each. Thin the planks with a sharp axe until they are about 5/8 inch thick. Do this six inches at a time and check your work periodically.
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Smooth the lumber to remove all bark residue. Stand up the wood vertical to the ground and run the axe along the edges.
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Plane the wood planks even thinner. Prop them up against a door and shave forward and outward. Taper the edges so that they are 3/8 inch thick.
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Lay the two pieces of lumber side by side. Attach them together using wooden braces.
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Steam the wood at one end. Slowly but firmly bend it over your knee. This will cause the planks to curve and build the front of the toboggan.
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Drill two holes in each piece of lumber about eight inches from the top. Secure rope on each side to make a pull handle.
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Apply a coat of wax for a smooth ride on the snow. Find wax at a ski or snowboard shop. You may need more than one coat to get a smooth finish.
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