To build an heirloom you need the right materials, your hands, and a little time, preferably with loved ones. With our toboggan kit, we'll provide the material for you to craft your own memories.
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“Last fall, I purchased the Northern Toboggan Kit for my great nephews and nieces and had a great time putting it together and had tremendous support from the team at Northern Toboggan.” Dan B
Nothing builds family memories like a shared project
Especially when the project leaves you with a beautiful and durable heirloom toboggan. Without reducing the quality of our product, we’ve put together a toboggan kit that is accessible to all types of craftspeople and hobbyists. With easy to follow directions, the toboggan kit offers you the chance to take part in the toboggan making process, building pride and ownership of your heirloom sled. You don’t need to be a journeyman or have a full woodshop to make our kit a reality. All you need are some basic tools and a little love and time… little helpers welcome.
A Family that Builds Together
We may be biased, but there is no better northern past time than working in the warmth of your cabin or shop building a family heirloom. Our wooden toboggan kit makes this opportunity available to anyone with a little time and some basic tools!
Dimensions
- Overall Length 59 inches
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- Length of Flat 48 inches
- Width 15.5 inches
- Height (at curl) 10.5 inches
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- FITS WITH BLUE AND RED CLASSIC 48" PAD!
What is Included
- 5 - Bent toboggan boards
- 5 - Wooden crosspieces
- 1 - Wooden nose crosspiece
- 55 - #10 x 1" Stainless steel wood screws
- 1 - Hole drilling template
- 1 - 5/16" diameter rope for perimeter
- 2 - Short ropes for curl
- 2 - Temporary curl hold-down wires for assembly
- 1 - braided pull rope
- Complete directions
Crafted Responsibly and for a Lifetime
Our Wood Philosophy
- White Ash is sourced responsibly and purchased from mills.
- Over the decades we have developed partners who invest the time intensive process to hand select “toboggan grade” boards which are above furniture grade. This ensures longevity, bending and beauty.
What You Will Need
- 1 - Saw horse set
- 2 - 20" bar/ pipe clamps
- 2 - "C" or "F" clamps
- 2 - 2" or larger spring clamps
- 1 - 24" framing square
- 1 - Pencil and Tape measure
- 1 - 9 /64" bit or 13/64" tapered drill bit
- 1 - 3/8" counter sink or with 13/64" tapered bit
- 1 - 1/8" and 5/16" drill bits
- 1 - #2 phillips bit
- 1 - Assorted sandpaper
- 1 - Corded or cordless Drill
- 1 - Electric sander
- 1 - Circular saw
- 1 - Hammer
Century Old Tradition
Our Traditional Steam Bending
- We steam bend by hand, in small batches. No chemicals are used in this process.
- We keep in mind that each piece of wood is unique. Each will bend and flex differently requiring true craftmanship.
- This steam bending technique has been passed down for generations.