How Long Should Wire Be

[Jamie93 57]

Hi All.

 

I have the DVD by Woodga about making rabbit snares.

 

The only problem is I can't remember how far away the 2 nails are when wrapping the Brass wire around.

 

Also what could I use as a spinning weight?

 

Thanks

 

Jamie93

[heritage 202]

If you have woodga's DVD and you can't remember how long the brass should be then just watch the film again.....problem solved,you'll also see what Colin uses to spin brass.,Atb

[Jamie93 57]

I do love a smart arse

 

I know he uses a spinning weight but I can't seem to find one. The tool he uses with the spinning handle also is a bit to bulky for the space I have.

 

I'm also at work at was going to pick up a bit of timber on the way home just wasn't sure what size.

 

Thanks for your imput. It looks as if your mind is the same as your username

[heritage 202]

You won't find one as they don't exist.....you need to go into a local fabrication shop and get them to make one for you, the easiest way is to cut a length of solid round bar approx 3" / 4" in diameter ...., vary the length to achive the required weight wich is normally around the 7lb mark....once you've got your bar drill a small hole in the top and weld a heavy duty cup hook in...the "winders" are available on ebay and there very small.., if you want a large or medium size then look for a vintage hand grinder, if you want a small one then search out a darts sharpener....again a visit to a local fab shop would be worthwhile as they can turn you a boss & fit a hook.......oh & the wires ,22 1/2" finished length......

[mickymolecatcher 3]

try fourteenacre website, thats were i got my winder from, mite have to wait a while for one tho...............

[MR TEA POT 1,287]

Got my winder from a garage £5.00 took grind stone off,put cup hook on and jobs a good one