How to turn a twin sized box spring into a cool sled

 by nneul
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We purchased a bedroom set back in November. When it was delivered in January, we discovered that we no longer needed the box springs for our bed. We took the box springs and set them outside on our deck. There was no interest when I posted them for sale or even for free. When I realized that we were going to have to throw them out, I began to think what I could do with them. I settled on the idea of a small transport sled when we received layers of ice and snow.
 
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Step 1: Tools needed and Materials needed


These are the different tools that I used over the entire course from stripping the box springs to attaching the rope.

Hammer
Drill with various sized drill bits and screwdriver bits
Chop saw
Table saw
Tape measure
Pencil
Square
Tin snips
Regular pliers
Needle nose pliers
Sander with different grit sandpaper
Electric staple gun and extension cord

Materials Needed

1 box spring
assortment of wood screws
metal flashing
2 metal D rings with plate
Length of rope for pulling


bertus52x11 says: Feb 3, 2011. 8:28 AM
Where you live, nobody is interested in free stuff?? Where is that? (don't need to answer that). ;-)
nneul (author) in reply to bertus52x11Feb 3, 2011. 9:35 AM
I tried and where I am people want more then you have to give. For instance if you have a box springs, they want the mattress to go with it. Or they want you to deliver it to them for free... I have another box spring (we had a king size bed and I stripped it and will find something to use that for as well.

I am from middle of Missouri...
bertus52x11 in reply to nneulFeb 3, 2011. 11:50 AM
So they want the box springs AND the matress? What's next? Your misstress too?
Anyway, when I saw your I'ble it reminded me of a ladder...Maybe a thought for your second box spring.
nneul (author) in reply to bertus52x11Feb 3, 2011. 12:13 PM
LOL- I am not sure what my husband would say if I had a mistress...
bertus52x11 in reply to nneulFeb 3, 2011. 12:16 PM
I'm sorry! As usual I ASSumed you being a bloke. No offense!
nneul (author) in reply to bertus52x11Feb 3, 2011. 1:14 PM
Its ok... My husband also likes to think I could someday have a misteress. Men like to dream right.
bertus52x11 in reply to nneulFeb 3, 2011. 1:34 PM
Hilarious!!!
nneul (author) says: Feb 3, 2011. 9:30 AM
This is my first instructable. I have attempted a few in the past but I get started and change course halfway through or start over and then forget to take pictures of every step.
bertus52x11 says: Feb 3, 2011. 8:31 AM
BTW, nice instructable...(forgot to mention).
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