How do you protect your floor from studs?

[mdkuni]

This is the first time I have owned a sled with studs and I found out real quick this weekend how easy it is to rip up a cement floor. What is everyone using to get their sleds in and out without shredding the floor?

 

[SledderSteve]

I'm thinking that something like this should do the trick http://www.garage-toys.com/heavdutsledd.html

 

[mdkuni]

Thanks for the post SledderSteve I have a set of dolly's and I thought they would do the trick but the problem is you can't really get the dolly's into the snow so even if I push them to the edge of the snow and remove them I still have the track on the floor.

 

[SledderSteve]

In that case a bit more expensive solution is probably in order. http://www.garage-toys.com/heavdutshopd.html
I just used the site as an example, these can be purchased from a number of different sources. I've had mine for about 10 years and the tires finally just rotted away so now it's something else to fix before I add studs to the GT.

I know what you mean about shredding the concrete, I just got a new concrete driveway to go with my new concrete garage floor. I'm currently using the dollies under the skis and have laid some Ripsaw shaped patches of rubber loading the sled on the trailer. :|

 

[mdkuni]

My neighbor has one of those, and they sure would be nice, but that price tag would not be!!! Oh well, maybe I will just have to take the extra time and drag the sled onto the snow!

 

[Tom-RX1]

I usually drag the sled off the dollys into the snow to start it takes a little energy but not that bad to pull . Make sure park brake is off before doing this .
Tom-RX1

 

[LazyBastard]

Use an old track. Cut it across and lay it out on the floor. Use two tapcons to hold it in place on the concrete, otherwise it'll slide.

 

[BURMAD69]

WHEELS MAN WHEELS

 

[xprtrpr]

I had this same problem....

I had this same problem of ripping up my concrete garage with my studs. So per someones suggestion I bought sled dollies and I put the dollies under the skiis and then got on the sled and drove out of my garage across my driveway, the wheels shifted a little but I got off and adjusted them agaain, and it didn't leave one mark on the concrete or the pavement.

 

[Honk]

go to a gravel pit and buy some used convair belting. CHEAP Too!! Mine is 3' wide but they come in many different sizes. buck a running foot. It is thick enough, so it does not need to be attached to the floor. Stays put! Honk

 

[Indy]

I just put all of my weight on the back of the sled and drive slow, no marks on my garage floor. I do have a dolly to move it around in the shop though.

 

[Len Todd]

Floor Protection

I have 4' X 8' sheets of 1/2" "pressboard" (roof sheathing) on the floor. I lined the floor with 8 pieces. I flip them over every year and have had them for at least 10 years. You get good traction and no marks on the floor. Keeps the oil off too and oil cleans right up, if you get to it in a few minutes.

At the time, the materials were about 1/3 the cost of a sled dolly. Although, I later did get a dolley to move the sled to the trailer in the summer. A covered trailer won't go in the barn and open up and tilt.

 

[rxrider]

This is the first time I have owned a sled with studs and I found out real quick this weekend how easy it is to rip up a cement floor. What is everyone using to get their sleds in and out without shredding the floor?

Ask your nearest paint shop, they may have a oil based paint ment for treating concrete floors, I have used it in my garage, it will take a lot of abuse before wearing thru. Also a set of dollies is nice, very easy to push the sleds around.

 

[bobmnh]

I have used conveyor belting for 6 years. It hardly shows any wear. Use silicone caulking between the belting and the concrete, this keeps it in place. If it starts to move, just peel the silicone off and re-apply.

Bob M