The accompanying drawing- and photograph illustrate a new type of coasting sled built on the bicycle principle. This coaster is simple and easy to make. It is constructed of a good quality of pine. The pieces marked S are single, and should he about 1 by 1 1/2 inches; the pieces marked D are double or in duplicate, and should be about 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches. The runners are shod with iron and are pivoted to the uprights as shown, double pieces being-secured to the uprights to make a fork, The seat is a board, to the underside of which is a block, which drops down between the two top slats and is secured with a pin. A footrest R is provided, consisting of a short crosspiece secured to the front of frame and resting on the two lower slats. The frame and front fork are hinged together with four short eyebolts E with a short bolt through each pair as shown.

Fig. 352 - Construction of the sled.

Fig. 353 - Bicycle type of sled.