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DIY Wooden Sled Ornaments
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A set of small hangable sled ornaments from scrap hardwood—two thin runners, a flat cargo deck, and a twine loop. Cut a simple batch for the tree or gift tags.
- Rough size
- About 3 in long, 1 1/4 in wide and 3/4 in tall each
- Wood
- Scrap cherry, maple, walnut, or birch, Pine scrap also works painted or oiled
Hang from a twine loop through a small hole in the deck or a drilled runner tip. Ornament-scale only — not a toy.
Tools you might use
- Band saw
- Table saw
- Drill and bits
- Sanding
- Scroll saw, bandsaw, or coping saw for the runners
- Table saw, miter saw, or handsaw for deck blanks
- Drill with a small bit for the hang hole
- Wood glue and clamps or spring clips
- Sanding block, 150–220 grit
- Wipe-on oil or clear finish
- Twine or thin ribbon
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