Making a sleigh out of 3/4 inch plywood.

I made some reindeer and wanted to also make a sleigh for them to pull so here is my video of the completions of their ride.

[@mc4kvb]

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!!!!

[@AlForte13]

Thanks I actually did use the screws and it really holds together way better!

[@Bella31127]

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

[@AlForte13]

Thank you so much. It was so much fun to make too! May I will make a Santa this year (no promises)

[@diydadnowandthen1892]

Bella31127 hi check out my version of a lifesize Santa sleigh m. Hope you enjoy it thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5rdiGeNfZKVock

[@itspuppyluv83]

I loved this video! Thanks for sharing it!

[@AlForte13]

+itspuppyluv83 thank you it was my first try.

[@rebeccahefner4290]

Turned out great. I'm going to try this.

[@diydadnowandthen1892]

Rebecca Hefner hi check out my version of a lifesize Santa sleigh m. Hope you enjoy it thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5rdiGeNfZKVock

[@AlForte13]

It is awesome

[@RichardCockerill]

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......

[@diydadnowandthen1892]

Richard Cockerill hi check out my version of a lifesize Santa sleigh m. Hope you enjoy it thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5rdiGeNfZKVock

[@AlForte13]

fantastic!

[@AlForte13]

Wow this was 5 years ago - I really enjoy making stuff

[@pcorlis]

Thumbs up Al. Really came out nice.

[@AlForte13]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@barryparks4838]

Looks great. Well done

[@AlForte13]

Thank you so much it was really a fun build! I need to do more like this for next year!

[@Moviefan2k4]

Excellent job - I'd recommend adding some green and gold to the overall design, though.

[@AlForte13]

Good idead...if I were to ever do another I might just do that, at least some gold. Just saw this KZbin issue I guess

[@chivone21]

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?

[@AlForte13]

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.

[@Remember0811]

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.

[@AlForte13]

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.

[@pineapplepizzaofficial]

Awesome video! Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@AlForte13]

thank you!

[@rosemarybarnes4259]

Hi Al, This video was very helpful, especially on how to join the 2 sides. Was this sleigh made from one sheet of plywood?

[@AlForte13]

+Rosemary Barnes I am glad you liked it, Yes it was one whole sheet of plywood.

[@jengomez7226]

How beautiful!

[@AlForte13]

Thanks maybe ill get some more reindeer made.

[@Gpa2kj]

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?

[@AlForte13]

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 KZbin - 10 months later thank you

[@whoDatBeDare]

I've made some painted Santander sleigh and reindeer this year. Just wondering how you store yours away until the next season.

[@AlForte13]

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/

[@jasonkeys4457]

Absolutely amazing finished product! Would it be possible you upload your plans/measurements by any chance?

[@AlForte13]

+Jason Keys Jason, I don't have plans, I drew it out and started cutting.

[@jasonkeys4457]

Thank you for letting me know :)

[@barryparks7057]

great. well done

[@AlForte13]

Thank you!

[@madosh_baku]

Hi dear - FROM Baku city - Azerbaijan 🙏🏻😎☺️🎭 Happy new 2018 YEAR!!! 🎅🏻☃️

[@AlForte13]

happy New Year from Odessa TX!

[@nottz_nev]

awesome!! im interested in buying one lol if you ever sell them 😂

[@AlForte13]

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

[@jclark1721]

How many sheets of plywood were used? Do you have the size of your template? Great job!

[@AlForte13]

I think it was one sheet of plywood

[@rosamendez9785]

Awesome it's beautiful I like it.

[@AlForte13]

It was lots of fun to make ...still use it also made some reindeer 4 maybe I will make another 5 this fall

[@larrycereghino3702]

what size staples are you using

[@AlForte13]

+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!!!

[@ginamariegarcia9461]

Where did you get the pattern for the Santa sleigh?

[@AlForte13]

Penelope I designed it my self! There really are no plans.

[@sydneyandreasen2026]

i am going to make one and fill it with presents for my best friend

[@AlForte13]

I was blast to make let me know when you make yours!

[@jennyferrodriguez4374]

How long did this take?

[@AlForte13]

It took me about a week total although I did not work on it the whole week.

[@jennyferrodriguez4374]

Odessa Woodworking and Maker Shop thanks :)

[@catherinerohan2623]

Thanks

[@AlForte13]

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

[@janicesmith6180]

can I get measurements?

[@AlForte13]

+Janice Smith roughly 2.5 feet wide and little less than 4 feet wide.

[@janicesmith6180]

Anyone no the measurements......?........

[@AlForte13]

+Janice Smith If I had drawings I would upload them but I started drawing and then cut. You can too.

[@zenildehang4005]

🎁🎄

[@AlForte13]

me encanto hacer este trineo ! Gracias por mirar

[@Jsellers1965]

re did you get the plans?

[@AlForte13]

+John Sellers I drew them John

[@Jsellers1965]

Awesome job!