Trapping Sleigh Build

[@Whipple1]

. Great video. Compliments on your forward planning for the upcoming season. Cheers! Whipple

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks Bud

[@reginaldwinsor2759]

Nice job on the sleigh. Very functional. All it needs now is runners.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Reginald Winsor Just need to get them off my komotik.

[@NorthernTrapper]

Thanks for sharing Norm. The go fast stripe makes the sleigh.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Northern Trapper LoL...I like that. Better then just a plain black sleigh for sure. Take care trapper.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Wow. Good idea with that marten box wire cage. 1/4 inch wire screen would keep the mice out better though. I have been using mainly cardboard the last few years. Cheap and light and I generally set a different spot each season. I have wooden boxes in spots I use every year though and just leave them out all year. I might copy that design for those spots.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

It’s a great box. You will like them.

[@davidingram353]

Loved the build Norm, can't wait too see it in action.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

David Ingram Thanks David

[@locksbog4270]

She's gonna pull fast with that red stripe on her lol great stuff Norm! 👍👍👍😃

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

lol... thanks Bog

[@mikaso]

Looking good, Norm! And the sleigh, too.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

mikaso Thanks Mikaso

[@TheWildYam]

Go big or go home eh! Nice sled, it should serve you well this season. Love how organized your shop is.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

It seems big but it will fill up fast Jen. Everything has its place in my shop, easy to find it that way.

[@IcamanSogge]

Thanks for sharing. Your awesome and a good carpenter. This is a cool sled like the color with the red strips. I appreciate your videos and the time you take too put these videos out. I can't wait till trapping season too see your new sled.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Icaman0719 Sogge Thanks so much Iceman. It will be a great trapping sleigh. A few finishing touches tonight and it’s complete.

[@theswampfox9584]

Looking forward to seeing your next trapping season Norm! A fan from the Wolverine State -

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

The swamp Fox Thanks Fox. I can’t wait till winter..... I know I’m weird for loving winter but I do.

[@josephineflatt74]

Gee nice to see you back. good luck on what ever you are building,

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Josephine Flatt Thanks Flatt

[@FeiTongWen]

WOW! Beautiful build. I admire your skill and patience -- something I have in short supply. Looking forward to seeing this piece of work on the trail.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thomas Pickering Thanks for the kind words Thomas. It should be fine trapping sleigh.

[@TheTed169]

NOOOOOORRRRM......awesome project. Looking forward to the new trapping season vids. TFS!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks Ted

[@thelyingscotsman7993]

Great build Norm.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

the Lying Scotsman Thanks Scotty

[@rendezvous5784]

Very nice job on the sleigh, looking forward to see her in action on your trapping line.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks Ren

[@bassledgen]

Great build Norm I’m glad I’m not the only one that is picky with there work even if it’s for trapping lol.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Do a nice job no matter what I say. It could be even better but I used some scrap wood. Thanks Rory

[@SwampDonkey530]

The evolution of the sled is always in question...good or no too good..let 'er buck!!!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

SwampDonkey530 She’ll be bucking hard and will survive the elements .

[@wadewittman8510]

Awesome job Norm 👍! Can't wait to see it in action. That red stripe will make it go fast 😁🎅! Hope all is well with you and the family.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Wade Wittman The stripe does not help ....LoL. All is well...thanks

[@lynnmoore2664]

Thanks for sharing the build with us Norm. Looks really nice and durable. I am looking forward to seeing it this fall. Take care & see you in the next one!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Lynn Moore Thanks Lynn

[@aloberdorf4579]

Love the shirt.Have you considered this......old 5 gallon buckets are poly....and slick....1' and 5/8" + 3/4 " = 2 & 3/8"...(runner width).............one bucket will yield enough runner liner to do 2 runners for one season......and have repair parts.....and will handle all snow and temperature conditions.....and foot note....I am getting along....and noticed you have rigid tool(s).......LOL>>>>>>>>> Thanks and good trapping.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

al oberdorf We use underground sewer pipe. I cut it with a skill saw into 2 inch wide strips. It’s 1 inch thick and lasts forever on the sleigh. Plus you can cut a piece to the length you need. Great stuff. Thanks Al. Some guys have used that idea but always go back to the sewer pipe.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

al oberdorf I use RIDGID because of the lifetime warranty. Batteries are awesome also.

[@rackluster]

Hi norm - just finished watching all your videos. I like all the trapping channels but yours is my favorite. Keep the videos coming!

[@cliffordwright1603]

Wow what a real nice job done. Your shop is so organized. I like the coffee can idea. Will you be putting vinyl runners on it. Your videos are so interesting

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Clifford Wright I will be taking off the runners from my komotik. We cut them from sewer pipe used underground. Thanks Clifford

[@ABwapiti6x6]

Great looking sleigh Norm.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

ABwapiti6x6 Thanks AB

[@aloberdorf4579]

also...out of curiosity....burn the outside of a couple Marten boxes with a propane torch....char them well, wire brush, then see how well they last, and produce........ compared to un-treated boxes. When preserving wood, carbon is our friend, and the ultimate sent killer....Food for thought..(sometimes provides food). (Sometimes).

[@MuskratOutdoors]

The wood grain would raise and provide grip for the marten as well. Seems like a good idea to me. My Uncle burned the ends of his fence posts to help preserve them. It works!

[@DaveWilcoxJrOutdoors]

Nice sleigh Norm! I noticed that wall mount furnace is the same as mine here at the cabin!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Dave Wilcox Jr Outdoors It don’t work well right now.

[@DaveWilcoxJrOutdoors]

@@truenorthlivingmanitoba wow, no issues with mine in over 10 years.

[@hunt4fish]

Hi Norm, nice looking sled bud. Take a good load in that one 4 sure! Looking forward to seeing the BRP pulling it over the tundra next season ...atb

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

It will be a great addition.

[@tombulger]

Hey Norm, another great video from you. Just wondering what you are going to put on the bottom of the runners to help with the gliding over snow and ice. You may have said what you where going to do but I may have missed it. Looking forward to you getting the canvas tent ready to put up for this coming season. Not sure if I am stealing your future plans for the sled but I think you should paint on the side of the sled "True North Living". I think if you do that, make it multi colored that helps it stand out. Maybe even paint it with florescent paint so that you can see it in the dark. Take care and have a great summer. Tom

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Tom Bulger I use black commercial sewer pipe for under ground. We cut it into 2 inch widths. Great ideas Tom. Thanks.

[@tombulger]

@@truenorthlivingmanitoba Thanks for the feedback.

[@lennyt-man4229]

That was very interesting video on how you made the sleigh there Norm

[@NSTRAPPERHUNTER]

Nice job Norm.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks Barry

[@907trapperAK]

On your Marten boxes, How deep and wide are the slots that the springs slide into?? Great video's , I am dreaming of a day that I can have a cabin and a Trapline... Just a few more years....

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

great job on that sleigh Norm like the strip on it. that a cool box it sure will save on bait. take care

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Wallace Vivian's Adventures It sure is going to be a great addition to the line Wallace.

[@edwardfinn4141]

Nice sled, they build then a lot like that in Labrador. They reinforce the vertical corners with 2x3 “ on the inside .

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Edward Finn It’s reinforced ....thanks

[@gerardmartin8704]

Great video as always can't wait for more

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks Gerard

[@rangepro]

5 stars Norm! Thks for posting.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks John D

[@garytaylor623]

nice job,,good looking sled!!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

gary taylor Thanks Gary

[@drtdbbt2588]

Sleigh looks good Norm, how long or how many season's does a sleigh typically last you before you have to build a new one? Thought you were going to make a two sleigh one that pivots length ways in the middle, did you ever make that?

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

DEER RECOVERY TRACKING DOG talk about that on the next video bud. Thanks

[@drtdbbt2588]

@@truenorthlivingmanitoba Okay, had watched some video where a guy had gotten or had given to him a trapping sleigh(probably or close to the same size as the one you just built) that was plastic molded. I own/owed ice fishing sleds that are plastic molded and they'd outlast anything I could make or buy out of wood of the same similarity type sled. Had a Otter Sled(the brand name) and now have a Jet Sled I got last season after selling my Otter Sled combination portable ice fishing shack. The flip over attachment on my Otter Sled, the canvas type material was getting old and torn so I just sold both the Otter Sled and shack attachment together. Otherwise the Otter Sled itself was pretty much indestructible and even use to have a hitch on it for towing that was made that was indestructible even from encountering season's of heavy repeated use (nuts and bolt's might of needed to be replaced every so often, but that's it). Most manufacture's of the plastic molded sleds also sell silicone rudder's you can attach when the skids/runner's on the bottom get worn or don't seem to slide through the snow as good. There's also companies that make and sell silicone attachment kit's and price wise are probably cheaper to buy versus buying the kits from a plastic sled manufacture or retailer. As far as customizing the inner sled, I did on my Otter Sled and made compartments for storage plus still had room for two five gallon pails to sit on while ice fishing. Just a thought Norm for your next or future trapping sleigh if you want something that will last the rest of your trapping days. Oh, and the trapping sleigh I had seen the guy had on the video also had or came with a raised(guessing 4"-6" full size cover/lid that latched down for keeping the elements out. It wasn't just a canvas cover with elastic strapping on the skirt. Wish I knew who made them, but don't recall in the video if the manufacture's name was given. Lol, you probably already know all about plastic trapping sled's or even have had one or two!!!!

[@pisom4314]

thanks for sharing the build with us Norm.. it should last for a very long time,,. you do really nice/neat work!! I saw you had the door on the shop closed is it still cold up there?? or just way to many bugs???

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

p isom It was and is still cool out. We had one great week so far. Thanks P

[@arlannielsen6787]

Looked like a lot of fun Norm building your new sled Can’t wait to see it in use this fall Have fun my friend an be safe

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Thanks Arlan. I can’t wait to fill it with fur.

[@txsviking]

Looks good. Even Santa would be jealous :-)

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

txsviking LoL... Thanks TX

[@caper55]

Great vid as usual thanks for sharing 😊

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

You bet Caper

[@cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip]

That is one fast looking sled!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Fur will get to camp fast now LOL

[@marksparkplug7758]

Great build buddy!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Mark Thanks Mark

[@MuskratOutdoors]

My snowmobile tends to burn the belt. Do you have any trouble with yours pulling this? Loaded with gear, or animals, a sled that size would be pretty heavy. I live in steep mountain country, maybe that's the difference? That's big enough you could sleep in it if you broke down in an emergency.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Muskrat Outdoors I would never build a sleigh that I can’t throw around or get out easy. It’s no heavier then a yellow boggan if I put a lid on it. I’m on flat land so no problems for me here. If I was in country like you I would build one like my other one with a short box on it. I never burn belts. Cheers MO

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@@truenorthlivingmanitoba There must be something wrong with mine. It burns the belts really easy. I really like that box you built. it would hold a lot. Great video.

[@mzeeraza3516]

Awesome video 👍🏾

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Mzee Raza Thanks Raz

[@204orin]

Almost time for the sleigh to get into action!

[@cabotbluegill]

good to see you Norm

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Hey it’s been awhile bud. I better resub as it looks like I’m not subbed.

[@marcoboulet2659]

Nice job

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Marco Boulet Thanks Marco

[@kentuuri8272]

Norm it looks like your having too much fun😄

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Yep ...😂

[@niayuq]

I know I've said your sleds are similar to ours here on the north slope of AK. You ever made one like that before? With a single sheet plywood cross member?

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

I’ve made many types and yes I have made that type. This is as light as I can make it without losing strength. A lot of people think they are heavy but why would I make a heavy trapping sleigh. I need to get it out if I’m stuck.

[@niayuq]

@@truenorthlivingmanitoba no they definitely are not heavy. That's the time I've seen one made with just the plywood and no 1 bys. Interesting. Thanks for sharing norm!

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

niayuq 3/4 inch plywood bottom is all I use. 👍

[@jeremymoose4571]

Cool sled Nice job on that project ❤

[@jeremymoose4571]

Great videos Keep It up man Love it ❤👍👍👍👍👍

[@GoldCountryTrapping]

Great build, love the racing stripe. What thickness was the floor of the sleigh? 3/4"? What size nails were you using in your air gun? I need to get off my butt and make one of these.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Gold Country Trapping A video is coming up today with the final details. Thanks trapper

[@josephineflatt74]

Do you wax the bottom of the runners so it glides better? or Not ? I(t does look kool.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

I take a black sewer pipe that they use under ground, it’s 1 inch thick and last for many years. I will be taking it off my old komotik and reusing it.

[@thewildnorthnetley3054]

Norm are you talking PVC? It would very interesting to see this process from the start.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

The Wild North Netley Yes... It’s very flexible and thick.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

The Wild North Netley We cut it with a skill saw to the length and width we need.

[@thewildnorthnetley3054]

@@truenorthlivingmanitoba it would be nice to see.. I have a dog sled which I am thinking about using a a tobaggan for my quad . Have the commercial runners on which I need to replace.

[@RustyGlovebox]

That new sled will be just the ticket come next season Norm

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

It will be a nice addition

[@douglasskersick9598]

Nnnnnnnnice sleigh Norm.....Racing stripes and all.....lol

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Makes it go faster ....😂. Thanks Douglas

[@danraby2395]

Where about are you located in northern Manitoba?

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Churchill Dan.

[@danraby2395]

Nice! I just got home from Gillam. My mom and sister live there. Been to Churchill a couple of times for caribou hunts. Used to live in Leaf Rapids myself. You must know Lauren Burton? He’s a family friend.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Dan Raby yes I know Newfie LoL

[@danraby2395]

True North Living subbed!!

[@8bigkev]

I use those boxes here in Lower Manitoba because of the mice and birds stealing the bait.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

I bet they work great Kev. I would use them for sure but not needed in my area.

[@danlabelle6210]

What weight look heavy

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Dan Labelle very light Dan. Throw it around very easy. 💪

[@michaelbrower5067]

Nice job norm let the wife know it could double for a coffin in the end.......

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Hahahaha.... good to flip over in a storm for shelter. Enough room for two....LoL

[@anderson6876]

2”styrofoam inside if you have to go inside would keep it warmer.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Anderson 687 I like that Idea Anderson. I might steal it. 👍

[@marvinwegner6119]

I was thinking the same thing. Make an excellent emergency shelter. The dividers may need a tap with the axe though.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Marvin Wegner You got that right. Make s good door after packing snow around it.

[@anderson6876]

True North Living don’t forget the air holes,it might really end up a coffin lol.

[@truenorthlivingmanitoba]

Anderson 687 😂