Stealth Stalker Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) As per my other thread heres a few of the traps I made today, I must have picked up 30 assorted sized sheets of brand new ply The traps were made using the manual Trap making Step By Step by John Bryan, the manual is really easy to follow requiring just a few basic woodworking tools. I came up with a simplified door idea on the see saw trap & I can confirm the trap works a treat as tried out by one of my jills And the tunnel traps will be put to good use in the woods on our syndicate. It was a glorious day to be working in the garden surrounded by my newly rescued ex battery hens So today I did my bit clearing up the countryside & recycling as well overall cost ....Nowt SS Edited March 2, 2009 by Stealth Stalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Excellent. Well done. I've got the book as well and intend to make a few soon. Just need to find some old timber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 nice work mate, all i seem to get it bloody rubble and empty can/bottles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Nice job. You should get into capentry. A few night school lessons and you will be well away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Good job you have done there What voltage are your battery hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Good job you have done there What voltage are your battery hens I reckon they're 18 volt picked them up on Saturday afternoon & had 7 eggs already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd Barrel Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) I love the door catch idea, that's exactly the sort of thing that I hoped would happen. The book is intended to give you plans that work in their own right and the confidence to develop the idea. Way to go Stealth Stalker. Edited March 2, 2009 by 2nd Barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I love the door catch idea, that's exactly the sort of thing that I hoped would happen. The book is intended to give you plans that work in their own right and the confidence to develop the idea. Way to go Stealth Stalker. Cheers John Great book by the way, I can thoroughly reccomend it Next project is the pigeon trap, to help out a farmer friend with a feral problem. SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftycarper Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 i would like to see the pigeon trap plans, where do you get the bobwires from? got a similar problem on a farm, near on impossible to shoot the blighters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 i would like to see the pigeon trap plans, where do you get the bobwires from? got a similar problem on a farm, near on impossible to shoot the blighters Drop 2nd barrel a pm or go on to his website www.fourteenacre.co.uk he's the chappie SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Nicely done i would cut a panel out of the top middle of the tunnel traps for removing vermin saves lifting the box and disturbing the surroundings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd Barrel Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 i would like to see the pigeon trap plans, where do you get the bobwires from? got a similar problem on a farm, near on impossible to shoot the blighters CC - you can probably get a good idea how they work from here, although there's more detail in the book. http://www.fourteenacre.pwp.blueyonder.co..../Pigeontrap.htm Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 How much were those hens mate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 How much were those hens mate ? A quid each They've already layed me 8 eggs Battery Hen Welfare Trust look em up SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I have been looking at the trap (as built) and puzzling how it works. SS you got a link to the plans you can stick up? Incidentally, is there anything in your book for rats? I am guessing it would require getting the welder out at they would be through wood like butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd Barrel Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I have been looking at the trap (as built) and puzzling how it works. SS you got a link to the plans you can stick up? Incidentally, is there anything in your book for rats? I am guessing it would require getting the welder out at they would be through wood like butter. Mungler - have a look here - there lots of information including a 'how it works' page. These see-saw traps will hold rats and squirrels easily without damage for over 24 hours and any trap must be checked within that timeframe anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftycarper Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 CC - you can probably get a good idea how they work from here, although there's more detail in the book. http://www.fourteenacre.pwp.blueyonder.co..../Pigeontrap.htm Cheers John cheers for that, will take a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftycarper Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 just ordered some bob wires off you John, will probably have a book and a few other bits when payday arrives.... Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd Barrel Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 just ordered some bob wires off you John, will probably have a book and a few other bits when payday arrives.... Cheers Steve Packed and ready to go out tomorrow. Go and buy yourself some 4mm rod from B&Q to hang them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftycarper Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 cheers John.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuck1 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I have John's excellent book and it is really worth the money. Easy to follow, simple and clear. Top stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 A quid each They've already layed me 8 eggs Battery Hen Welfare Trust look em up SS They've got that mockney aunt Jamie Oliver gurning all over their website. He upsets me. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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