fireandbrimst.one - Homemade dragging sled

Here’s a short description on how to make a cheap homemade dragging sled:

You’ll need the following materials

an old tire, which you can get for free at your local tire shop. Prepare to get stared at if you say that it is for your training.
1-2 eye bolts - 1-2 x 2.50 Euro. I used heavy duty ones with metric 12mm thread
1-2 corresponding washers - 1-2 x 0.60 Euro
1-2 nuts for the thread you chose - 1-2 x 0.40 Euro
some kind of lashing strap - 4 Euro
of course some weight plates to put in

Which brings us to a total of 7.50 - 11 Euro.

Additionally you will need

If you don’t have those tools, maybe ask at your local maker space… or ask your grandpa.

Now what you do is:

Measure a 45+cm hole in the middle of your tire. Standard plates have 45cm diameter and you need to get them in somehow…
Drill a hole at your measured distance.
Insert your jigsaw and start sawing. If in doubt, make the hole a little wider.
Drill a hole for your bolt in the middle of the face with the tread.
Screw it in with washer and nut using a wrench. If you want a second bolt, repeat from step 4.
Run your strap through the bolt(s).
Throw in some plates and start running.
Return your grandpa’s tools to their former location.

Homemade dragging sled