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Better Mouse Trap #7207838
03/07/21 01:11 PM
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THIS AIN'T IT.

This is one of my stupider ideas. My version of a Renaissance era mouse trap. Of course, I had to improve it, to make it ultra high capacity. I think the most mice at one time ever was 2

But, since i tripped across a photo of it, I thought I'd share.

It "works" thus:
  • mouse sees/smells bait in hole behind the string that holds the spring
  • mouse chews through string
  • spring actuates thin wire loop
  • mouse is snared by loop


[Linked Image]


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Re: Better Mouse Trap [Re: T-Rex] #7208479
03/07/21 09:47 PM
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I know, I know, it looks like a fine piece of furniture. In reality, that is just a coincidence.


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Re: Better Mouse Trap [Re: T-Rex] #7208580
03/07/21 10:58 PM
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You need a hobby LOL


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Re: Better Mouse Trap [Re: T-Rex] #7208646
03/08/21 12:06 AM
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Yes he does


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Re: Better Mouse Trap [Re: Leftlane] #7208955
03/08/21 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Leftlane
You need a hobby LOL
True.

I was going to take up knitting, but I'm not allowed to have pointy objects.


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Re: Better Mouse Trap [Re: T-Rex] #7208965
03/08/21 10:33 AM
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grin


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Re: Better Mouse Trap [Re: T-Rex] #7208968
03/08/21 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by T-Rex
Originally Posted by Leftlane
You need a hobby LOL
True.

I was going to take up knitting, but I'm not allowed to have pointy objects.

laugh


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Re: Better Mouse Trap [Re: T-Rex] #7208985
03/08/21 10:50 AM
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How about underwater basket weaving


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Re: Better Mouse Trap [Re: T-Rex] #7208993
03/08/21 11:01 AM
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How about shoe repair and computer repair


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Re: Better Mouse Trap [Re: 330-Trapper] #7209710
03/08/21 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
How about underwater basket weaving

Too hard.

Did that in college


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