Just worth mentioning bc not alot if people know this unless you worked for home Depot but you can actually buy one of there shipping pallets! I think there like 20 bucks. Skips the build an already built! Then you just follow the rest of the tutorial for the extra feature bits. Hope this helps!
For what it’s worth, I mentioned I was going to use lag screws and my contractor said I should use bolts. he said the lag screws would tear through the wood eventually. With the bolts, I can just tighten them if it gets loose. Great tutorial! I’m putting it together this weekend.
I was just thinking about building a pull sled out of an old tire. This blows that idea away. I might build this today or tomorrow. Excellent project…and cheap!
That’s what I did. Tossed a bag of sand into an old tire swing Clipped it onto a dip belt I pull in both directions instead of pushing the pipes but the workout is the same
Thank you so much Ron! A pallet COULD work. However, the reason I put 45 degree cuts on the skids is to accommodate uneven surfaces in the road, sidewalk, driveway, etc…small curbs, etc… without those 45 degree cuts you might get “stuck” on an uneven surface.
I was on a forum a while back and someone mentioned putting the weight sled on an appliance dolly cart. I looked them up online and some have a very low profile and seem like they could make rolling a sled around on concrete pretty nice.
I thought of this too….but then I thought it might be too easy to push/pull unless I put a ton of weight on it. If you pursue this option, please let me know. I am interested seeing the end result. 🤘
It’s interesting that the two poles are the default with these sleds Seems like you could push so much more if it had that football tackle dummy type of contact point instead of needing to use your hands on poles
I believe that you are referring to a "Circular Saw" with the ability to cut a "bevel". The answer is yes. Just make sure that you get a Circular with a 45 degree or higher bevel. Options here: amzn.to/3BZ7VK6
I reckon that you use the wood as the slider/leg, how long does it last before it completely wear out? Im planning to build something similar for using it on concrete pavement road
It will depend on how often you use it and the “grit” of the surface of your street/sidewalk/driveway. That being said, it should last a long time. If you grind yours down to a nub, then you will be in great shape! …Also…on store bought expensive versions….the UHMW strip will also eventually wear out…so this issue exists for DIY versions and store bought versions.
@@SteveT313 I imagine that it will be noisier than wood and will marr the concrete. But if you don’t mind that, then go for it. It will certainly be more durable than wood.
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Just worth mentioning bc not alot if people know this unless you worked for home Depot but you can actually buy one of there shipping pallets! I think there like 20 bucks. Skips the build an already built! Then you just follow the rest of the tutorial for the extra feature bits. Hope this helps!
If you pursue this , please post on instagram so I can see it. I would like to see how it turns out.
Lowe’s let me have theirs for free I just called and asked
I never knew Christ Pratt build cool stuff as well! Awesome
Yeah right! 🤣
For what it’s worth, I mentioned I was going to use lag screws and my contractor said I should use bolts. he said the lag screws would tear through the wood eventually. With the bolts, I can just tighten them if it gets loose.
Great tutorial! I’m putting it together this weekend.
I agree. Bolts will hold up longer. I hope you enjoy it!🤘🙏💪
Thanks to this video I built one that about a year ago that I use a few times a week. Great tutorial!
It's so cool to hear that people are using this and enjoying it! 💪 Thank you so much!
I was just thinking about building a pull sled out of an old tire. This blows that idea away. I might build this today or tomorrow. Excellent project…and cheap!
Thank you Craig! Please let me know how the project turns out! 🙏🤘💪
That’s what I did. Tossed a bag of sand into an old tire swing
Clipped it onto a dip belt
I pull in both directions instead of pushing the pipes but the workout is the same
The tyre sounds a great idea.
Bruh... great idea and excellent instructions! Will be building this tomorrow. Thank you!
Awesome! Please let me know how it works out for you! 🤘🙏💪
Awesome video, very detailed. Thanks for the slower explanation. Very well thought out I will be building one for myself on my days off
Thank you so much! Please let me know your Sled turns out. 🙏💪🤘
This is literally gold to me. Just what i needed to know for my diy push/pull sled. Thank you. So very much!
You are very welcome! Thank you for supporting the channel! 🤘🙏💪
@@DesignBuildLift Keep up the great videos, you're awesome!
Huge thumbs up for this video! I wondered if a pallet would work. Great job!
Thank you so much Ron! A pallet COULD work. However, the reason I put 45 degree cuts on the skids is to accommodate uneven surfaces in the road, sidewalk, driveway, etc…small curbs, etc… without those 45 degree cuts you might get “stuck” on an uneven surface.
Cool build. I don’t like the way the bars pried your end piece loose. So, those spacers are a must.
Thank you for supporting the channel! 🤘🙏💪
Great set of ideas. I'm off to the shed to see what I've got available.
Please let me know how it goes! 🤘🙏💪
I was on a forum a while back and someone mentioned putting the weight sled on an appliance dolly cart. I looked them up online and some have a very low profile and seem like they could make rolling a sled around on concrete pretty nice.
I thought of this too….but then I thought it might be too easy to push/pull unless I put a ton of weight on it. If you pursue this option, please let me know. I am interested seeing the end result. 🤘
Solid DIY option.
Thank you HGHR! I appreciate your support very much!
It’s interesting that the two poles are the default with these sleds
Seems like you could push so much more if it had that football tackle dummy type of contact point instead of needing to use your hands on poles
Just duct tape a mannequin to this design …neighbors might think it’s weird, but who cares! 😂😂😂
Love it. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much, Franky!!! 🙏💪🤘
Brilliant... thanks
Glad you liked it! 🤘🙏💪
Can you do those cuts with a hand saw? Like the automatic ones with the big saw blade that spin?
I believe that you are referring to a "Circular Saw" with the ability to cut a "bevel". The answer is yes. Just make sure that you get a Circular with a 45 degree or higher bevel. Options here: amzn.to/3BZ7VK6
I would prefer to add a treated 2x4 wood cut sled style under the already built metal sled just for noise reduction
That is what I was originally going to do, but then I figured - most people do not have sleds - so I made one from scratch. 🤘
I reckon that you use the wood as the slider/leg, how long does it last before it completely wear out? Im planning to build something similar for using it on concrete pavement road
It will depend on how often you use it and the “grit” of the surface of your street/sidewalk/driveway. That being said, it should last a long time. If you grind yours down to a nub, then you will be in great shape! …Also…on store bought expensive versions….the UHMW strip will also eventually wear out…so this issue exists for DIY versions and store bought versions.
@DesignBuildLift what about adding sheet metal to the bottom of the skids
@@SteveT313 I imagine that it will be noisier than wood and will marr the concrete. But if you don’t mind that, then go for it. It will certainly be more durable than wood.
@@DesignBuildLift only other option is an astroturf rug to be rolled out
Good build. Im sure you're being safe, but please dont cut across your arm with the chop saw.
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Danke für das Video
Bitte sehr! 🙏🤘💪
@@DesignBuildLift did you build the kaizen gym side delt rack attachment for your home gym ?
Memoli, I haven’t done that one no.
Because its sped up, it is hard to tell how loud it is? Is it tolerable if you are doing this with close neighbors?
Here you go. Unedited speed/sound footage. Pretty quiet (as compared to a metal sled): ua-cam.com/video/Whbofc2j09g/v-deo.htmlsi=6frg1otHScuHla-B
Could u made something to avoid scratching the floor?
What type of flooring are you trying to protect? Wood floors?
Cool!
Thank you Swaggy!!!!!
LOL the first second you pushed that thing, I'm sure it gave in.
Not a good design, but very easy to fix.
After the fix , it worked awesome.
I just built a tire sled. I wish i had built this now
Tire sleds are cool too! 🤘🙏💪
Legit.
Thank you!!! Please let me know if you make one! 🤘
DIY
DIY indeed! 🙏💪🤘
If you want something amazing for your knees you pull it backwards.
Absolutely! 🤘🙏💪
i thought this was JP Sears lol
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I like this! I've built smaller sleds but maybe bigger is better??
Thank you! In my opinion tiny sleds can be fine for pulling, but bigger is much better for pushing.