Mr Rizzini Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Im looking to make my own clay trap so my father and I can practise the same birds over and over again as the hand thrower seems to put them all over the place. Any one got ny plans or ideas etc, I have a welder etc so any design for a small unit is welcome as we need to be able to transport it to or rough clay ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tweedledee Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 why not buy one, keep an eye on gumtree Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Rizzini Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 I was hoping to make one for free as the funds aren't up to much this time of the year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hillmouse Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 By the time you purchase a spring, bearing, arm and rubbers, build a frame and spend time on working out the design you could shop around and get a ready to go trap. keep your eye on ebay for a bargain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Northamptonclay Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Is that the idea , what's the point in the clay flying the same everytime gets very boring Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Rizzini Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Is that the idea , what's the point in the clay flying the same everytime gets very boring I will do it the same way until I can hit them consistently then I'll practise on a different angle then eventually Ill have a load of different angles in the brain memory bank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BerettaSV10 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Neil w is selling one on here if funds allow it http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/228528-farey-clay-pigeon-trap/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Potter Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I was hoping to make one for free as the funds aren't up to much this time of the year. Where abouts are you Mr Rizzini, you haven't put your location in your profile (a hanging offense in my book) doesn't need to be your address & postcode, a town or even county will do. The reason I ask is that I've got a very basic manual clay trap that I wouldn't want too much for. Collect it from Warrington area and it's yours for £25 which I'll donate to the 2013 Pigeon Watch charity pot. Mr Potter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul99 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I built a trap from scratch for my Design & Technology GCSE 10 years or so ago and it worked / still works reasonably well but for the amount of work involved you'd be just as well just buying one IMO. I started mine with a Stuart High Speed spring which TBH is a bit to powerful as its a pain to cock but it will chuck them a very long way. The main trap body I cut from a piece of scrap RSJ and formed a bearing by boring out a 20mm or so bolt to take a M10 bolt used as the pivot. I used the schools sheet metal benders to form the arm from some 3/4mm aluminium sheet cutoffs but length was restricted a bit which adds to the cocking difficulty and ideally could have been a little thicker as you can feel it flexing a little as you cock the arm. The stand was the easiest part being simple box section. I've spent the last 10mins scouring my PC for photos I took of it after being used last summer but have, so far, failed. I'll try and get around to taking a few more sometime this week that may give you some ideas.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Rizzini Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Where abouts are you Mr Rizzini, you haven't put your location in your profile (a hanging offense in my book) doesn't need to be your address & postcode, a town or even county will do. The reason I ask is that I've got a very basic manual clay trap that I wouldn't want too much for. Collect it from Warrington area and it's yours for £25 which I'll donate to the 2013 Pigeon Watch charity pot. Mr Potter thanks for the offer mate but my legs wil be to sore from walking from n Ireland to collect lol Cheers again, I'll go sort out my location Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Rizzini Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 whats your thought on this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLAY-PIGEON-TRAP-SHOOTING-TARGET-THROWER-COMPETITOR-NEW-/190569461954?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item2c5ed338c2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brian28 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 You should have said nothing and bought it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeroin Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) whats your thought on this? http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2c5ed338c2 I've got one. Great for a workout on the arms does the job though. Once cocked. Just to add, make sure it is securely spiked down. Edited November 25, 2012 by zeroin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Rizzini Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 cheers zeroin my plan is to make some sort of seat to add it too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Green Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 There are so many cheap secondhand ones on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clay-Pigeon-Trap-/251189964205?pt=UK_SportingGoods_OtherSports&hash=item3a7c16adad just keep your eyes peeled Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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