[TheForge] forged leg hold trap

Mon Jan 5 00:26:01 2004

Ralph,
Why, probably the same reason the people at Ft. Vancouver make them.  In my
particular case because I would like to see other designs, share comments
and wanted to know if there was an interest in such thing, (ie worthy of a
demo ).
Bob
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ralph" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 1:16 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] forged leg hold trap


> At 12:38 AM 1/4/04 -0600, you wrote:
> >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
>
> Have not completed one, but we at Fort Vancouver have several folks who
> have finished them. Why?
>
> Ralph
>
>
> "Good is the enemy of Excellent. Talent is not necessary for Excellence.
> Persistence is necessary for Excellence. And Persistence is a Decision."
>
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