how to make a locking cable-snare for trapping

[@juliecolvin1477]

Awesome video! I just made 8 of these in a matter of minutes.I did not use the special tool though, I used a set of linesman pliers with a crimper and it held nice and tight. I purchased the material from a local hardware store and most likely paid to much but I just wanted to try and it cost $ 16.44! Thank's again for a very informative video.

[@lietome2033]

I have my grandpa's ac and refrigeration tool box and it has a swagger built by Greenlee back in the 1950's. It and all the tools are very high quality. I learned that I should be using the tool to make better snares, and I owe that to you. Thanks man.

[@90steeda]

Thank You, I always enjoy seeing how others are being creative to support our way of life. Strong work!

[@daveski99x]

This worked well, I caught my groundhog with the snare. Attached a rope to the snare and pulled him out through a Haveaheart trap to hold him. He now has a nice riverfront view about 20 miles from here. The lock held him tight and I had to remove the snare using coat hanger wire by pulling on the penny, then working around the head.

[@oldspam]

Good video, I like the comments from the experts that never even went camping the most.

[@JustInCases72]

good video, you have a lot more positive feed back that people who just want something to complain about.

[@steelyvan75]

I came here to learn how cable snares work, stayed for the comments...but seriously. Thank you for the videos. Always fascinating and informative.

[@southernhunternz]

I am from New Zealand and made 6 of these snares today with the coin, and they are amazing! Work perfectly and I cannot wait to go out and use them, thanks for the great video, keep it up :)

[@JacobHerald-b3f]

One of the best videos I've watched thanks 👍

[@outcry27]

Thanks for this tutorial!! I'm a suburbanite trying to learn good "just in case" survival skills, and videos like this one are worth their weight in gold for a person like me.

[@dustdevil317]

Great video, best use of a penny I've seen in years. This can also be done with stainless plate, for those wrongly screaming about 'it's illegal to mutilate a penny' (which it is not, unless you are counterfeiting). If you have any issues related to the penny, quote them 18 USC 331 as it was actually written. It is an anti-counterfeiting law, to stop people from bleaching paper or re-striking coins. When you use a coin or a bill for 'art, a tool, or other non-currency uses', it is NOT protected under 18 USC 331. There have been various reviews of the old 'penny roller' device (used to make plate-jewelry), and it is still sold in America (much safer than putting a penny on the railroad tracks).

[@sierraridgereaper]

Quote directly from the website - This federal government statute specifically prohibits mutilation, cutting, disfiguring, perforating, and other acts that are intended to make the bills or coin unable to be used. - Quote: Whoever mutilates, cuts, defaces, disfigures, or perforates, or unites or cements together, or does any other thing to any bank bill, draft, note, or other evidence of debt issued by any national banking association, or Federal Reserve bank, or the Federal Reserve System, with intent to render such bank bill, draft, note, or other evidence of debt unfit to be reissued, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both. - See more at: codes.lp.findlaw.com/uscode/18/I/17/333#sthash.W02rCNgY.dpufThe U.S. Secret Service is responsible for enforcing the law.

[@sierraridgereaper]

Just because a company sells a tool that will roll and flatten pennies doesn't make them or the tool legal. The same applies for many many things on the current market. It is also illegal to tint windows to a certain degree of tint but that doesn't stop companies and stores from still selling it..

[@dustdevil317]

buck6519652003 Oh, good grief. Give it a REST! The US Code is DIRECTLY POINTED at maiming, restriking or reprinting money TO PREVENT COUNTERFEITING, not to keep you from making a dollar into a ring, or a penny into a washer. It is to stop you from bleaching a $1 and re-printing it as a $100. Call the U.S. Treasury and ask them (as many others have), if they will come for you if you take a pair of pliers, bend a penny in half, and intentionally use it as a mounting bracket in your chicken house. THEY WILL TELL YOU NO! The call is free, and agents are standing by. Quit sounding stupid and make the call, since you CLEARLY won't take anyone else's word for it.

[@sierraridgereaper]

LOL... Who really cares...

[@sierraridgereaper]

***** Like I said, who cares...its a stupid trap..

[@SeaBees40]

Great video. I just read about making snares with aircraft cable and it was perfect timing with you posting this video. Thanks.

[@southernhunternz]

I have caught cats, possums, and rabbits in these 'locking-cable' snares. Work awesome! Thanks :)

[@maurogibo75]

Thank you for all the information on how to catch a boar with a cable-snare. I find it awesome! Every year lots of boars invade my forest garden here in Japan and destroy my fruit trees. This year I may be able to cook one of them.

[@bobtucker8071]

I just lost 3 complete snares...hogs bit through 1/8" steel cable,, so I'm going to stainless cable now

[@TheRainHarvester]

@@bobtucker8071 did you succeed? What did you change?

[@tobytyler4223]

Thanks for the up close camera work.

[@mattkelley7208]

Very nice little tutorial, and clever use of the penny. Thanks!

[@falafal3]

Very nice video on a quick and cheap snare.

[@Tazz7859]

I'm going to make a couple of your snares, I liked to way you explain things , thank you!

[@mildmanneredmercifulmouse1839]

Hay it seems like you haven't been around KZbin for a while (no recent posts) . I hope you're doing o.k and life is prosperous. Just wanted to say thanks. This knowledge put food on my plate and helped me HEAPS, more than you will probably ever know. Take care brother, i owe you a favour.

[@babebucksbetter7489]

Great video! Excellent quality, and sound

[@mattclements2024]

" we like to do things the right way..." Subscribed buddy thumbs up

[@bomoss7118]

Fantastic tip mate, that's a new one for me. Thanks for your time and effort!

[@ricot70]

I made 5 exactly like the ones in the video and then I will be making or use 5 large mouse traps with wire anchors. Thanks for this video..really would like to see more!

[@brentsido8822]

little tip for removing the bur in your holes there, use a slightly larger drill bit in hand and run it over the hole should clean it up for you.

[@speedeemee]

guitar strings work great. they even have a brass loops at one end and are VERY strong.

[@thomasv9760]

Nice video I have never used the penny but it just goes to prove that with a little ingenuity you can survive any situation if you just think outside the bun thanks for the video liked and subscribed

[@captrockcodak1094]

That is really cool! I love the way it locks!

[@Mrsonnysaechao]

Nice, thanks for sharing hopefully I can find time and tools to make some this summer.

[@salvelinus1234]

Love it buddy. Glad u mentioned something about the legality and humane aspect of snares. Here in NY it is illegal to snare.

[@dylansolecki]

Wow what a great idea! Now got to find penny's , thanks for the post

[@jerry52346]

Thanks made some for a friend and finally caught the coyote that was going after his kids and chickens.

[@digital-alchemist]

Great tutorial on making snares. Do you also have a video on how to install them out in the bush? Would be good to see how it's done.

[@lifeisshortmakeithappen3671]

Thank you for the video. Its a very informational video. For those who troll around not liking videos like this will be the ones when end up starving to death in an emergency.

[@williammccaslin8527]

Excellent trick with the penny, will remember this, although I will be investigating SS 90° L shaped coupons for this.

[@dalmatino9336]

Thnx,greetings from Croatia👍

[@geraldbeauchamp4502]

Awesome video man great survival info thanks

[@johnmarkeby4047]

Very interesting video . That penny lock is really great . And not to nitpick but I just want to mention that snares to catch wildlife is actually legal in a lot of places. You need to follow the season rule but snares are a legal means of trapping wildlife. Many people use snares to catch fur bearers such as coyote raccoon bobcat fox ect. Again a really well done video. Thanks

[@opie2708]

great video, well explained... only thing I'd ask is a quick rundown of how to do it in the field from scratch without the vice

[@vlad.zverev]

*Good video! 👍 +*

[@earlr8595]

Very instructional, easy to follow along. Thanks for sharing.

[@russkinloch5422]

ingenious device for survival situation. Very impressive design.

[@TimonSuricata]

Great idea with the penny lock! thats awesome!

[@sylvainpoirier8107]

That's a great video, Thanks for all.

[@jimnowak3960]

Here in Texas we use snares mainly on hogs and coyotes. I like your method of making snares they cost around $3-$4 at the feed store. I think I will make some of your penny snares. If i don't catch a hog at least I can straighten my penny out again.

[@exploreoutdoors3978]

Jim Nowak lol

[@MrDawggie]

How about metal fishing leaders? They are pre made and come in different lengths.

[@jodicardosa6837]

You solved my ground hog problem...thanx

[@americanhottopics7373]

Thank you for the vid. Will definitely make an awesome addition to my bag

[@GoGeronimo]

In my area you can only use snares and live traps. No foot holds In northern Florida. Thanks for the tips.

[@MrHuntinmarine]

Same technique works well with a washer instead of a penny and they are very cheap to buy. I like to make my snares 10-12 feet long in case you aren't very close to something to tie off to. I also use 3/32 cable because a coyote can twist off smaller cable. I have, in fact, seen them nearly twist off the 3/32 stuff. And, by the way, if you set them right you can catch your prey species around the neck and it kills them outright. Not the most glamorous way to die but it certainly beats a body/leg catch and you don't have to kill the critter before you can remove it from the snare. In a lot of places these are legal for catching fur bearers and predators as long as they are tagged with your contact info and you have the appropriate license. Good Video bro.

[@charlesmiller7848]

I bet your washers cost more than a penny.

[@MrHuntinmarine]

@@charlesmiller7848 True, but if you're trying to catch anything bigger than a rabbit they will not break.

[@GZuZ2012]

Maybe try a copper blank its about the size of a penny. I think this is an excellent video and want to see more.

[@lietome2033]

Aww Man! A few years ago I was making some snares out of old electrical cords. My son was collecting metals to sell for a trip to see his girl. I stripped the insulation off and used the twisted copper wire to make a snare for rats around the property, I then used some 'copper pennies to make the lock...now I see you doing the same. I guess I didn't do anything new. Good video. BTW, they worked.

[@PartyCrewCoolPAD]

Greetings 👋 from Mammoth #bushcraft brought me here THANKS 👍😊

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Great little snares! Here to see if I can learn something new!! New subscriber much love TTO

[@tonycstech]

And how does it catch anything ? I dont see any reason for a rabbit or any animal to: a: not go through b: not go through.

[@michaelsvea7969]

I use a small piece of angle iron cut small penny sized pieces, it works really nice. Good job on the video, I use a cable crimper for mine, I keep a few dozen around just incase.

[@thomasbain6566]

HI , NICE VIDEO . WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR SUPPLIES FOR THIS PROJECT ? DO HARDWARE STORES CARRY THE PARTS ? THANKS

[@simplymy2sense]

Very cool and informative vid! I can build one of these (or several). You did a great job explaining, thank you!

[@dennisgebo3406]

bicycle brake or gear cable will work ,you can also get it Teflon coated

[@ranchand58]

I found and purchased LEHIGH brand 1/16 FERRULE & END STOP at Home Depot for less than $2 per package. Each package had 2 sets of ferrule and end stop. Although they were all aluminum the end stop works just fine. However, make sure when crimping the cable in the end stop, DON'T allow any cable to protrude through the stop..

[@Counselor77]

During WW2 through the Vietnam war, the soldiers had army issued snares in their backpacks for survival. Trapping is a normal way of life of ALL cultures of mankind throughout the centuries.

[@trufflz]

Still legal here in my home province- the wire needs to be a specific gauge, the loop only a certain size, and you're only supposed to snare hares.

[@garyj535]

does this work on kangaroos.. i have one try to fight me when i go outside...

[@you511tube]

very, very, very well done. I think maybe yer a genius :)

[@LeanardWashington]

Thank you sir, these are amazing! I just made a couple of them and tested them out on my hand. The locking mechanism works absolutely flawlessly! If an animal walks through this thing it is NOT getting out! Thanks again. Oh and did you figure this out on your own?

[@alexbevington1105]

+minimalistsurvival do you know how long of a cable should be used to snare coyote

[@mikeleikam2892]

Alex Bevington I make mine 7' long. I also put dispatch springs and break away j hooks on them.

[@Kappazappa1]

Great video, thanks. Now I'm going to make some of these so I can hopefully catch the Mink that's been killing my chickens!

[@nelsonh.568]

I like it, good video brother keep them coming

[@beardedpiper7997]

Great video as always!! Very informative!

[@bluenovacorgi8230]

I have snares like these but the coin keeps falling after i get it all set up n the loop is tear dropped shape idk how to get it to be a circle loop

[@kccustomuph]

A ground hog is making my life miserable. Huge holes in the yard, and he's ruining my garden. I'm off to Home Depot for the cable, I already found an old copper penny. This was very helpful and I sure hope it helps me to get rid of this ground hog. Thanks for sharing and best wishes to you.

[@luigiprovencher]

Would this work as a last resort for catching a woodchuck? I've got multiple burrows and I've only got one Have A Heart trap so I don't know if or how long it would take me to catch them all.

[@ricot70]

I could finf copper stop but i did find silver/ paltinum is that going to be a problem.

[@jeffmorrow1957]

Very good and well done, thanks👍

[@lukefinlayson1867]

What. Size is the copper wire stopper and the crimping sleeve, aka swiget?

[@arditzajmi340]

Can work with beer lid ?

[@andrewwesterman9922]

You can buy all this stuff- cable ferrules stops at most trapping supply shops. Just search up "the snare shop" or "pcs outdoors" and a LOT cheaper then west marine or any hardware store.

[@LadyTSurvival]

keep in mind that cable snares are basically a one time use item, they tear up and kink and become unuseable most of the time after one use so pack a bunch of them. for a long term survival trap i suggest the connibear traps, they will last for years and arent all that heavy considering they will feed you and your family for such a long time, cable snares are awesome and should be included in your survival pack but dont forget to add some other types to go with them

[@ScottWConvid19]

+Taraz Pariseau You can extend the 36" cable with a piece of 550 paracord. The paracord will flex, bend and twist, potentially saving the snare for future uses.

[@funnyfarmdad9997]

Great video!

[@1reycar]

Great video! keep up the good work, and thanks for the info...

[@starr8719]

nice video i use 1/2 inch washers instead of pennies just because they're a little heavier for snaring coyotes

[@chaddueck9875]

You can legaly snare most animals in North America. It is very humane if you know what your doing. If someone was to take a certified trapping course, it would educate people that watch videos like these. Instead of saying to 121,367 people that their use is illegal and not humane. This guy did an awesome video, otherwise excellent job! The 3 day trapping course costs $390 here in Canada.

[@ryuhiforgot3238]

Chad Dueck ummm idk a lot of animals are protected like wolves, some bears etc.

[@OnlyFloyd]

I have had a tough time bending the penny in a way that is pretty much in half, any tips or tricks? I am using a vice but still not having the best luck and I had to bend the penny back out and do it again.

[@rwelsh1829]

Will bicycle brake cable work

[@robellenberger6816]

In indiana i can only use a snare that has a 15 in curcomfrence how do i know ahat the curcomfrence on a snare is if it moves open and closed

[@mechanicandskills7215]

are snares one of the best traps ?

[@UltraSRBin123456789]

Great video but where i can buy this cable ?

[@Mentronyc]

Depot or Lowes have a section where you can find Chains and Ropes, the cable will be there with the rest of the parts

[@jimjakosh2506]

Thanks, I needed to learn this!!

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.

[@JThompson731]

Thank you sir for the help

[@lukefinlayson6143]

What gauge wire do you use for the snare?

[@waynekmick6011]

Very clever. I believe this falls under the KISS theology (keep it simple stupid) its amazing how effective things can be when you keep out all the extra fluff and stick with what works.

[@jmvreest]

I'll definitely make a few.. thanks dude

[@philipmichaels9317]

Hey guy, nice job. Thought I'd let you know I've done the same thing using a flat washer pretty much the same way you've used the penny. One thing you might note also, it's illegal to use a penny no matter what the year. Yeah, the U.S. government frowns on the the destruction of money for some odd reason. Also, each state has its own laws regarding the use of snares. Here in Indiana we can use snares but if they're on dry land, they cannot be more than one foot in diameter.

[@joshbroyles4442]

How do you get the 2 holes in the penny?

[@noblebrocolli2063]

what is the best length for snare wire?

[@cob.9831]

How long is the cable?

[@Losangelesca1027]

Can something other than a penny be used?

[@OGTylerP]

i've saw it made with a small washer as well instead of a penny... great video

[@asheradog474]

Hi there. I've only just caught up with this vid and I'm quite impressed, however, I realise that you're in the USA or Canada and I'm in the UK so I don't really know if you can answer my question which is: When you speak of it being illegal in some areas, is it illegal to own the snare or to use it? Like we have some really archaic laws over here (ie you can't kill with arrows, or own a gun without a licence)

[@minimalistsurvival]

not illegal to possess. you just cant trap with snares in certain areas or trap without a license

[@asheradog474]

Thank you for your prompt reply. It may have seemed a stupid question but believe me we're walking on eggshells with the laws we've got. Again thank you and atb

[@asheradog474]

I was going to justify your comment with a reasonable answer but since I don't speak 12 year old, and foul mouthed 12 year old at that, I won't bother

[@28tudor]

+jason king Name calling doesn’t make your argument valid; it just tells the other person you have lost your class and control.”

[@zebbox]

28tudor well let me hear your argument regarding & i'll see if i can retain or regain my class & control when i reply.

[@sierraridgereaper]

A nice working alternative to using the pennies is to use the small metal punch outs from electrical boxes. They can be had from any electrician or new construction and they are free...;)

[@DennisKhaye]

Oh yeah, I get thousands of these for free from a local company, they work great and don't rust. Which, I'm assuming, is the reason for using the penny.

[@wildwildwests]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!