Well since I had the day off (kidney stone) I decided to get some work done after I pasted that dude.
I was wanting to build a hog trap with a guillotine type door.
5 2X6X8
4 2X4X8
2 1X1X4
4 inch screws
some 1 1/2 inch nails
1 sheet 4X8 plywood. the stuff that is almost an inch thick.
I sandwiched the 2x4 between 2 2X6s all three with one long edge equal
This creates a channel on the inside
with two of these you now have the sides.
then I cut the sheet of plywood in half nail the two sheets together and you have almost two inch think plywood door. I cut it down to 40 1/2 inches wide by four feet high.
I think cut the the remaining 2X6 in half and used it as a top and bottom to the frame. Remember to put the plywood door in first.
Then cut the 2X4 in half and brace it half way up.
Now use the 1X1s to create a channel on the bottom plate.
Take a 2X4 and cut it to fit the top of the plywood and screw it in place.
Now it is done except the trigger.
this requires two pieces of 2X4 amounting to about 3'6"
These two pieced would run vertical from the 2X4 cross brace to the 2X4 on the door. A cord attached to a nail or eye-bolt right at the cut will cause the vertical trigger to fall out allowing the door to slide down closing the door.
I think it will work. My only fear is if a hog can get over the 4 foot door. If that becomes a problem I will add more 2X4 cross braces to prevent that.
Click the image to get a larger picture.
I plan on attaching this to a cattle panels and T posts. Most of the time the gate will be propped up and when I am around it will be set to trap. I will have a hanging feeder above to keep them interested during the week.
I get more pictures once it is in place. Let me know if anyone needs any more detailed pictures.
I was wanting to build a hog trap with a guillotine type door.
5 2X6X8
4 2X4X8
2 1X1X4
4 inch screws
some 1 1/2 inch nails
1 sheet 4X8 plywood. the stuff that is almost an inch thick.
I sandwiched the 2x4 between 2 2X6s all three with one long edge equal
This creates a channel on the inside
with two of these you now have the sides.
then I cut the sheet of plywood in half nail the two sheets together and you have almost two inch think plywood door. I cut it down to 40 1/2 inches wide by four feet high.
I think cut the the remaining 2X6 in half and used it as a top and bottom to the frame. Remember to put the plywood door in first.
Then cut the 2X4 in half and brace it half way up.
Now use the 1X1s to create a channel on the bottom plate.
Take a 2X4 and cut it to fit the top of the plywood and screw it in place.
Now it is done except the trigger.
this requires two pieces of 2X4 amounting to about 3'6"
These two pieced would run vertical from the 2X4 cross brace to the 2X4 on the door. A cord attached to a nail or eye-bolt right at the cut will cause the vertical trigger to fall out allowing the door to slide down closing the door.
I think it will work. My only fear is if a hog can get over the 4 foot door. If that becomes a problem I will add more 2X4 cross braces to prevent that.
Click the image to get a larger picture.
I plan on attaching this to a cattle panels and T posts. Most of the time the gate will be propped up and when I am around it will be set to trap. I will have a hanging feeder above to keep them interested during the week.
I get more pictures once it is in place. Let me know if anyone needs any more detailed pictures.
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