Figure 4 Deadfall Trigger

[dykesc]

Used my Izula to make a figure 4 deadfall trigger as depicted on the RAT website. A couple of licks on a strop after I finished and the Izula was razor sharp. Sweet blade.


Raw materials (Oak branches)

Along the way

Bench test

 

[Harp247]

decent!

 

[bobnery]

Set to fall on the elusive table snipe

 

[Stormstaff]

Good looking trap. I need to check RAT's site more I guess. I was just thinking about asking about a tutoral about making a figure four trap

 

[Stormstaff]

I do have a question. Is it easier to work with green wood when making one of these?

 

[dykesc]

Set to fall on the elusive table snipe

Yes, if you think the outdoor variety are rare, wait till you go after the domestic ones. There just can't be that many places they go! Think I'll try under the bed.

 

[PastorMarko]

Very nice work!

 

[dykesc]

I do have a question. Is it easier to work with green wood when making one of these?

Well as far as oak goes I definitely don't want to work it dry. That stuff is tough as nails, especially working through the knots. The Izula stands up to it well, but cutting it is definitely a good wrist workout.

 

[dykesc]

Good looking trap. I need to check RAT's site more I guess. I was just thinking about asking about a tutoral about making a figure four trap

Here is a link to a you tube video. There may be some better ones out there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKNZIZTLDRc

 

[Stormstaff]

Thanks

 

[jlstas]

definitely should have put a plate of cookies there to see who got smacked! lol