[TheForge] forged leg hold trap

[Bob Smolen]

I recently bought a leg hold trap at an auction to use as an example for
forging a trap.I made one and it was a pretty neat forging exercise. You
have to draw out and punch spring steel, rivet pieces, form the trigger and
get it all to fit and work as intended.
 Has anyone else forged a trap or know someone who does?
Please note that I dont intend for the trap to be used, but the forging
respects what smiths were called upon to do in the past. It should be of
interest to rendezvousers(sp.?) or history buffs.
Bob