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homemade dp trap step by step pics #688849
04/20/08 09:56 PM
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sorry the pics are terrible but you should still be able to make them out. made this this evening using a drill press, welder, and a sawzall with a metal blade. 1 1/2 thin walled square tubing. #9 galvanized wire for the strap. a 20 penny nail for the dog. the bolt out the bottom is a 3/8 carriage bolt about 6 inches long.

the small hole is for the spring bolt. 3/8. the large hole is 5/8 with a nail tack welded. i flatened both sides of the nail with a hammer and anvil.

after bolting the spring on i bent the ends to the approx. angle shown. this takes quite abit of the pressure off.

drill 2 holes for the strap as shown.

bend the spring arms down and mark them where it meets the holes and bend them in a vise.

attach #9 wire to springs by wrapping.

this pic shows the trigger and a nail used for the dog. a small piece approx. 14 guage sheet metal is welded to the end off the tubing to attach the dog.

i also tack welded a #9 wire, bent to the same size as the tubing, to the end of the tube so i did not have to worry about the sharp end.



base plate and chain added. also 3/8 carraige bolt to spear the trap to the ground.


in the set position.


Last edited by ack; 04/20/08 10:04 PM.

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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ack] #688858
04/20/08 10:02 PM
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wow nice job how much did that cost ya to make


Cant wait till next season!!!!!!

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: CoopDog] #688866
04/20/08 10:08 PM
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Nice idea, do you have a swivel of some kind there? good job. CC

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Coyote Cuffer] #688869
04/20/08 10:12 PM
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got a $1.5 in the spring. the rest is scrap laying around the farm. just wanted to show someone how to build one without special tools.

freeburgtrapper, i think i like the push or pull trigger. not sure why others haven't offered some form of it.

2 swivels

Last edited by ack; 04/21/08 05:16 AM.

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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Coyote Cuffer] #688872
04/20/08 10:13 PM
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Thats real neat there. Ill bet that will last longer than any store bought cuffs.


07-08 season
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8 grey fox
4 red fox
4 skunks
1 coyote
1 rabbit
me: 2 (ouch!)
Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: CritterGetter] #688881
04/20/08 10:18 PM
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Ack,

Nice thread.

How does that two way trigger work? Do you put the notch in the dog directly on the tit or what?

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: DanielE] #688887
04/20/08 10:23 PM
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I like the built in ground spike in the back. Just shove it in and go.

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Calvin] #688902
04/20/08 10:33 PM
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very nice homeade trap


Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Calvin] #688909
04/20/08 10:49 PM
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What kind and where did/could you find those springs?

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: coongrease] #688955
04/20/08 11:16 PM
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it looks good . how well does it work?? can you set that thing buy hand?? looks tough . is that spring for a hay rake looks like it . great idea .

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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: threestud] #688970
04/20/08 11:33 PM
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my kind of thinkin ;\)

nice work!

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ] #688979
04/20/08 11:47 PM
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Very nice!

I really appreciate this post, will come in very handy.
I am going to try to build one of these this week.
Once again, Thanks!
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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ] #688994
04/21/08 12:03 AM
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coongrease,

The spring I got looks just like ack's. Mine came from TSC #1415541 Baler Tooth John Deere my spring cost $1.79 plus tax. Looks like several of us will be running our own version of this type of trap this winter. I've got all my parts but have not had time to assemble yet. I think as a owner / maker we should stamp the baseplate with our name or other identifing # on the inside before welding it up. Then if it is stolen we can prove to the warden who's trap it is and prosecute the thief to the fullest extent of the law.

I'm proud to say I have four dozen of the real Lil Griz's to use on properties were theft should not be a problem. Good luck to all.


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: warden] #689040
04/21/08 02:06 AM
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COOL!!!!!


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: C.Cherry] #689058
04/21/08 05:15 AM
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daniel- good point and one i forgot about the trigger. i drill the hole in the top of the trigger with a drill that is .005 smaller then the dog. after it is drilled i SLOWLY raise and lower the tip of the dog. i go until it is about a 45' angle up and down. this kinda gouges out the corners allowing the dog to pivot off the "stem". the reason i start out with a smaller drill is by the time you raise and lower the trigger while the drill bit is running it will make the original hole slightly larger. i didn't want the trigger to be able to twist. i only want it to rock front and back.

warden- yeah the spring is from tractor supply. if i remember correctly it is for a combine reel. i just picked out the weakest one they had at the time but that also had long legs so i could modify them as i saw fit.
i miss typed the original post in that i wanted to say that no special tools are needed.

Last edited by ack; 04/21/08 05:19 AM.

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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ack] #689060
04/21/08 05:26 AM
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oh yeah. the spring looks really strong but it really isn't that bad. after bolting it to the tube i shove a small pipe inside the coils and bend the spring to about a 45' angle so it won't be loaded as much when set. no problem squeezing it with one hand.

stamping your name on them is a great idea. i have made some dies so i could stamp out my own #2 double coils. i made 2 dozen the first time. one thing i did was to stamp "ACK" on the pan. real cool to walk up on a big coyote and see it caught in "your" trap!!!!!


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ] #689102
04/21/08 07:40 AM
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Very nice!

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: holdengr] #689107
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so exactly hwo do these things work? and do u put the bait in them or something


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: JoeyHalk] #689119
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Good work ack, that looks like an easy design.

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Brady] #689189
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Oh great! Now I have to explain to the wife why I'll be out in the shop every evening this week...haha. Thanks for the post Ack!

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Brady] #689192
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Good idea.

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: BauerPOwer] #689202
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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: fishdaddy] #689204
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great job

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ncrebel8] #689285
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nice job ACK, this needs to go to the archives for sure.

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Zeak] #689306
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I made a few of these except mine were from round 1 3/4" round conduit tubing. The other thing i did different was instead of the plate for attaching the dog, i just cut a chain link in half and welded it on(no hole to drill). I also welded a lag bolt to a 2" washer and then welded the washer to the pipe. If i want, i can actually screw the trap to a stump or just push it in the ground.

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: highview] #689352
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what are you making the trigger out of?

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: foxhunter17] #689371
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Be carefull you don't get your springs to weak. When the grizz was first marketed I bought some of the first ones sold. The springs on them were to weak to hold coon very good. I called Gary and talked to him about the problem of the springs being to weak. He made stronger springs and replaced my original springs with new ones. Then the trap worked fine. Your springs need to be fairly hard to set , or you will have trouble holding coon.

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: don Wolf] #689497
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the trigger is actually made from an old victor trap jaw. about an 1/8 thick.

i don't think i have to worry about the springs being to weak! as you can see in the second pic. the relaxed position of the spring is quite abit above the "set off" position. when the spring is not modified the arms are perpendicular to the tube.

i have also made some from round tubing but i think the square is easier since you don't have to slot any of the holes.

the 6 inch carraige bolt in the bottom is held with a nut incase i want to remove it.

not shown is how the chain is attached. it is held with an additional swivel.

Last edited by ack; 04/21/08 04:15 PM.

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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ack] #689763
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ttt

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Jim Bethell] #689773
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How long is your pipe?
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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: minkmaster] #689789
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5 inches.
the pics are fuzzy. sorry about that. for some reason all the pics i take indoors are terrible. i guess next time i'll take them all outdoors!


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ack] #689798
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Ack-PM sent.
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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ack] #689805
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could we get video of your finger setting this off to see if they really work and hold???lol p.s. dont forget to add audio w/ that video for us to truely judge just how good they hold!!

Couldnt resist, but honestly great job on making your own version!


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Marksworld] #689906
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i think i'll pass on the video! since this is a kid friendly sight we might as well pass on the audio also!
yeah- trust me, they will hold!


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ack] #689921
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for those who asked i think this is the spring i used.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/...istingPage=true

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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ack] #689959
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Great job ACK. I would really like to see some more pics of that trigger. I like the push/pull trigger idea. If it gets you one more coon a year its worth it. I guess you might catch a few more cats though.

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: mathews4ever] #689972
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So on the spring, at the top where you wire on the "Jaw", you just bend them both into squares so that you can run your dog over them?
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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: minkmaster] #689985
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i cant remember ever agreeing with don on anything but this time i do, make sure there is good tension in the closed position or like any paw trap, big coon can and will back that skinny rubbery foot out of there. really cool idea and great workmanship with common tools, not to mention some real good thinking.


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: possum5676] #690009
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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: pokey] #690199
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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: possum5676] #690388
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trust me, there was a reason i bent the spring to the angle shown to lesson the amount of pressure! these springs are way to strong in the orginal shape.

yeah pretty much minkmaster. i just bent the ends of the spring so it was close to the holes for the "strap" and then bent them again to make them the same width as the tube. make sure you get the bend close the FIRST time. don't try to straighten them and bend again. without heat they will break. the "foot strap" #9 wire is bent into a u shape so it will slide freely threw the two 3/16 holes.

don't make this a hard project. it is real easy to make one of these.
i will try to get a better pick of the trigger this afternoon. it is basically a strap of metal with a hole big enough for a 20 penny nail threw the top and a notch cut in it about a half inch down.


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ack] #690486
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$20 for a grizz, or $3 for one of these. Thanks a millon Ack, or at least $17, \:\)


Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Brownie 77] #691095
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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ack] #691256
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Ack I am also a toolmaker. How much time did you have to spend on your trap? Do you think it would be feasable to set up stops on a mill and go into a small production on them. I would like a good closeup on your trigger also. your project looks to be quite easy. do you think the no 9 wire you have or I think you have, will work good to hold the coon foot in place? Do you think it will get out of shape fairly easy? The production I am talking about is not for selling the traps, it is for personal use. I done own 6 doz. grizz traps, but at the price of them, I won't put one just any place. a nice cheap copy would be nice.

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: don Wolf] #691262
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Thats the ticket right there. you can make 100 of them for less than 2 doz grizz and if they get stolen your out $3. big wup. Plus if you make them ugly enough people will be hesitant to take them anyway.

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: mathews4ever] #691266
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Instead of the push-pull trigger, couldnt you just make a trigger like yours, and put a nock in the side? Just hook it on the side. Just might save a little work if anyone understands what Im talking about.
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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: minkmaster] #691296
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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Vinke] #691310
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Vinke...does it work?

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: DanielE] #691319
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Vinke-I like the cable idea.
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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: minkmaster] #691333
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Yes Daniel it does work.....It is basically a power snare made out of a 110....It the animal pulls against the earth anchor...he is pulling against the spring which is pulling against the foot snare......


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Vinke] #691338
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That's cool Vinke. Thanks for the picture. Great idea.

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Vinke] #691340
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vinke send me one and i will try it out for ya


Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: lilcoontrapper92] #691364
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That was the first one I made,,,,,since then I have moved the trigger down more to get a higher hold.....


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Vinke] #691377
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looks great but don't you have to replace the cable often?

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ack] #691380
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i will buy one how much do you want


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: mathews4ever] #691416
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looks great but don't you have to replace the cable often?


Not often but enough.....You probably could drill two hole and do a wire loop like the real ones...But if I do that Hear, I have to pad the wire (under special trapping permit Laws)
SSSssoooooo It is a non strangling type foot snare....


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: Tony B.] #691437
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making the trap doesn't take that much time. yeah you could speed the process up by doing multiples. where the time is in assy. just like the springs and foot strap. all of the ones i have made are custoum fit. i'm sure you could cut the time down to about a half hour apiece, no problem. i spent about 1 1/2 hours making this one which included stoping and taking those terrible pics.

i painted it and took another pic. shows the idea of the push or pull trigger. really not much more work then another type. basically just the nail welded and the trigger turned 90 degrees.


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ack] #691452
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how far down is your trigger because I have been thinking about the push/pull trigger and it might cause some bad catches if its not down far enough.

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: mathews4ever] #691631
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thanks Ack, you have my wheels turning. If I get the time, I may try my own prototyp. I have done a lot of engineering work in my life.

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: don Wolf] #691718
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mathews4ever- first pic,first page. should be ok i hope!


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Had the wife stop at the local TSC for some springs. Suprise only ones within 100 miles are 50 miles away. Having them shipped and buying all they have. Like Don we intend to set up on a mill to make the parts for them.


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Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: ack] #692259
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Vinke,

If you don't mind....I was wondering how the 110 spring is attached to the trap? I know you're opening yourself up to be bombarded with questions on that NIFTY design!

Re: homemade dp trap step by step pics [Re: possum5676] #694677
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I built one of these yesterday. Works fine good idea. I made mine out of 1 1/2" conduit. I will buy them form now on. Spent most of the day on it.


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