This was a such a good video to watch. I appreciate it when your cuts might have been off a tad. That is usually what happens to me. I’ll measure and cut and sure enough I will be off on 1 or 2 or the boards. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this build and it was a very good idea to use screws so it will be easier to take down and put away for next year. Way to go Al!!!!
wow...awesome work,your attention to detail is great,you should be proud.thanks for sharing your work,and yes if you ever get around to reading this a year later lol the measurements would be appreciated,sharing this also......
Very nice! But I wish you shed some light on what the weather was going to wreak on your sleigh!!! Did you seal it with anything? The rain and wet/snow will destroy that into a warped mess worse than a starship at warp speed. I don't even know that you can dare to put plywood anything out in this wet weather. What do you say?
You are so right! I live is a dry place (desert) with little or no snow (nor moisture) so I had the luxury of making it out of plywood. One thing that you could do is use Thompson's WaterSeal, it should help.
I bought a pattern from The Winfield Collection and it looks almost identical to what you did - just a little bit bigger. However, the way you held it together is so much better because it looks easier to take apart for storage. Anyway, great video. I am about to start my project and I am sure I will be referring back to this video several times.
I never did make a pattern for it although I did find the curly template the other day. If I ever do it again I think I will make a pattern out of it. I did end up putting screws and nuts through it to hold the way it goes together instead of deck screws. Thanks for stopping by.
just stretch the design. I have seen some that are multi seat like that they just look little longer. You could on the "back side cut a little door out and put it no hinges so they can get in and out. -this message was recently delivered by UA-cam - 10 months later thank you
I store it whole, I have a 3 car garage with a loft so I have some "space" I they reindeer are also stored whole. Post some pictures of your creations you can do it on my Facebook page if you want. facebook.com/OdessaWoodworking/
+Larry Cereghino they are inch and 1/4 but looking back, I should have used wood screws since when I took it apart I had to pound on it and some of the staples came loose. So use wood screws instead!!!
Thank you. Right now no mass production on them just the one - well there may be a second unfinished one, have you seen it with the reindeer? facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=927859523893613&set=pb.100000087238374.-2207520000.1503874381.&type=3&size=2048%2C1536
I really enjoyed making it. I need to get back to more projects like this, lately I have been building models on my twitch channel. www.twitch.tv/kilroy79763
This was a such a good video to watch. I appreciate it when your cuts might have been off a tad. That is usually what happens to me. I’ll measure and cut and sure enough I will be off on 1 or 2 or the boards. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this build and it was a very good idea to use screws so it will be easier to take down and put away for next year. Way to go Al!!!!
Thanks I actually did use the screws and it really holds together way better!
Al you're the man! That sleigh is Gor-juss! You're wife is one lucky lady to have such a handy guy around...Have a Merry Christmas! tfs
Thank you so much. It was so much fun to make too!
May I will make a Santa this year (no promises)
Bella31127 hi check out my version of a lifesize Santa sleigh m. Hope you enjoy it thanks ua-cam.com/video/5izW4WH-bkg/v-deo.html
wow...awesome work,your attention to detail is great,you should be proud.thanks for sharing your work,and yes if you ever get around to reading this a year later lol the measurements would be appreciated,sharing this also......
Richard Cockerill hi check out my version of a lifesize Santa sleigh m. Hope you enjoy it thanks ua-cam.com/video/5izW4WH-bkg/v-deo.html
fantastic!
Wow this was 5 years ago - I really enjoy making stuff
Thumbs up Al. Really came out nice.
Thank you! Cheers!
I loved this video! Thanks for sharing it!
+itspuppyluv83 thank you it was my first try.
Looks great. Well done
Thank you so much it was really a fun build! I need to do more like this for next year!
Turned out great. I'm going to try this.
Rebecca Hefner hi check out my version of a lifesize Santa sleigh m. Hope you enjoy it thanks ua-cam.com/video/5izW4WH-bkg/v-deo.html
It is awesome
Very nice! But I wish you shed some light on what the weather was going to wreak on your sleigh!!! Did you seal it with anything? The rain and wet/snow will destroy that into a warped mess worse than a starship at warp speed. I don't even know that you can dare to put plywood anything out in this wet weather. What do you say?
You are so right! I live is a dry place (desert) with little or no snow (nor moisture) so I had the luxury of making it out of plywood. One thing that you could do is use Thompson's WaterSeal, it should help.
Very nice!
Thanks
Awesome video! Keep up the good work 👍👍
thank you!
I bought a pattern from The Winfield Collection and it looks almost identical to what you did - just a little bit bigger. However, the way you held it together is so much better because it looks easier to take apart for storage. Anyway, great video. I am about to start my project and I am sure I will be referring back to this video several times.
I never did make a pattern for it although I did find the curly template the other day. If I ever do it again I think I will make a pattern out of it. I did end up putting screws and nuts through it to hold the way it goes together instead of deck screws. Thanks for stopping by.
This is just great!! We will follow your directions but need to make our a little longer.... any suggestions on the template to add 2 more seats?
just stretch the design. I have seen some that are multi seat like that they just look little longer. You could on the "back side cut a little door out and put it no hinges so they can get in and out. -this message was recently delivered by UA-cam - 10 months later
thank you
Excellent job - I'd recommend adding some green and gold to the overall design, though.
Good idead...if I were to ever do another I might just do that, at least some gold. Just saw this UA-cam issue I guess
How beautiful!
Thanks maybe ill get some more reindeer made.
I've made some painted Santander sleigh and reindeer this year. Just wondering how you store yours away until the next season.
I store it whole, I have a 3 car garage with a loft so I have some "space" I they reindeer are also stored whole. Post some pictures of your creations you can do it on my Facebook page if you want. facebook.com/OdessaWoodworking/
Absolutely amazing finished product! Would it be possible you upload your plans/measurements by any chance?
+Jason Keys Jason, I don't have plans, I drew it out and started cutting.
Thank you for letting me know :)
Awesome it's beautiful I like it.
It was lots of fun to make ...still use it also made some reindeer 4 maybe I will make another 5 this fall
How many sheets of plywood were used? Do you have the size of your template? Great job!
I think it was one sheet of plywood
Hi Al, This video was very helpful, especially on how to join the 2 sides. Was this sleigh made from one sheet of plywood?
+Rosemary Barnes I am glad you liked it, Yes it was one whole sheet of plywood.
great. well done
Thank you!
what size staples are you using
+Larry Cereghino they are inch and 1/4 but looking back, I should have used wood screws since when I took it apart I had to pound on it and some of the staples came loose. So use wood screws instead!!!
Where did you get the pattern for the Santa sleigh?
Penelope I designed it my self! There really are no plans.
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happy New Year from Odessa TX!
How long did this take?
It took me about a week total although I did not work on it the whole week.
Odessa Woodworking and Maker Shop thanks :)
awesome!! im interested in buying one lol if you ever sell them 😂
Thank you. Right now no mass production on them just the one - well there may be a second unfinished one, have you seen it with the reindeer? facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=927859523893613&set=pb.100000087238374.-2207520000.1503874381.&type=3&size=2048%2C1536
can I get measurements?
+Janice Smith roughly 2.5 feet wide and little less than 4 feet wide.
Anyone no the measurements......?........
+Janice Smith If I had drawings I would upload them but I started drawing and then cut. You can too.
re did you get the plans?
+John Sellers I drew them John
Awesome job!
Thanks
I really enjoyed making it. I need to get back to more projects like this, lately I have been building models on my twitch channel. www.twitch.tv/kilroy79763
i am going to make one and fill it with presents for my best friend
I was blast to make let me know when you make yours!
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me encanto hacer este trineo ! Gracias por mirar