A Sled Maker's Journal

The Year-Round Joyride: Essential Tips for Caring for Your Wooden Toboggan   As summer shines upon us, it's easy to get caught up in the warmth and fun of the season. However, it's never too early ...

As the weather warms, it's time to think about storing your sled until next season. By passing on these storage tips from generation to generation, you can ensure that your family's sled remains a ...

Toboggans are designed to glide easily over top of all different snow varieties. They were originally designed for serving the utility purpose of hauling gear or people long distances. Sleds, on th...

Even the best handcrafted wooden toboggans require small modifications and repairs. From refurbishing the finish to replacing tired and loosened ropes, we have proven, centuries-old tips that take ...

We received an email the other day from one of our winter friends. They posed a question we often hear: “Now that spring is here, how do I properly store my handcrafted wooden toboggan until next w...

Over years of assisting my father in ripping, cutting, planing, tapering, and finally…bending hardwood, it's safe to say that I've picked up a few things about the craft. However, as a science and ...

Imagine: fresh powdery snow glistening in the moonlight. You can hear the lake booming and zinging, its echoes reverberating in the night air as the ice cracks and shifts. There you are at the top ...

Toboggans have been around for centuries supplying families with winter fun, thrills and adventure. The fun continues as modern families discover the fun to be had with the family toboggan. Here ar...

Imagine: the year is 1819. It’s getting close to Christmas time and the snow cover already on the ground is getting a fresh layer of big fluffy flakes. The laughter of children echoes through the ...