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STEP 1
Cut the 2x4s. Clamp the 2x4s firmly to a work table and then use the circular saw to cut along the lines. A laser guide really helps.
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STEP 2
Sand the 2x4s. Sand the 2x4 pieces now. It is harder to sand them once you assemble the toboggan.
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STEP 3
Cut the plywood. I recommend having the sheets cut into two 2’x8’ pieces at home depot. If you do decide to do it yourself use a straight edge guide clamped down to the plywood to make sure this long rip cut is straight
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STEP 4
Adjust the angle of the circular saw blade. To make the angled panels of the sled I adjusted the angle of the circular saw blade to the angles shown in the diagram.
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STEP 5
Make the beveled cuts. Clamp down a straight edge so that your cuts across the plywood are straight.
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STEP 6
Mark the lines on the 2x4s. Measure and mark the 2x4s as shown in the diagram.
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STEP 7
Use wood glue and 2” screws to fasten the plywood panels to the 2x4s. Clamp the plywood in place. Use 2 ½” screws to connect the 2x4 pieces to each other.
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STEP 8
Sand the toboggan. I used an orbital sander and 220 grit sand paper to sand the toboggan.
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STEP 9
I painted the 2x4s a nice bright red and then finished the entire sled with 2 coats of polyurethane.