tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472211903033725545.post3978963811975829005..comments2024-01-12T12:52:08.097-07:00Comments on Billlls Idle Mind: A Better Mouse TrapBillllhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13913354887560267235noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472211903033725545.post-56725731052901871712017-07-15T20:03:35.822-07:002017-07-15T20:03:35.822-07:00The plank is balanced so as to reset itself. Absen...The plank is balanced so as to reset itself. Absent a mouse, the default is horizontal.Billllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913354887560267235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472211903033725545.post-1238484560434306002017-07-15T18:26:09.242-07:002017-07-15T18:26:09.242-07:00As shown, this trap doesn't reset for subseque...As shown, this trap doesn't reset for subsequent mice, because the plank rotates into the bucket and there is no way for it to return to the set point.<br /><br />The solution is to place a stop at the pivot point which prevents the plank from tilting too far when the mouse falls into the bucket.<br /><br />Hope this is helpful.Les N.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472211903033725545.post-75123573901465541862010-12-10T18:32:37.922-07:002010-12-10T18:32:37.922-07:00Take pictures!Take pictures!Billllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913354887560267235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472211903033725545.post-54333461760172986802010-12-10T08:38:09.838-07:002010-12-10T08:38:09.838-07:00Thank You! Will make one this weekend!Thank You! Will make one this weekend!David aka True Blue Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06221281748612938132noreply@blogger.com