Diy robinson dimensions? (1 Viewer)

[callapus]

hi
I was going to build a homemade robinson trap but dont know what the dimensions should be for the base/tub thing. (diameter and depth/height)
Does anybody use a bought or made robinson trap that could give me some ideas?
thanks

 

[JD47]

Hi Callapus
Try this
http://www.tcdigitalphotography.co.uk/diy_robinson_trap.htm

JOHND

 

[callapus]

hi jd47
yh, thats the website i'm using to build my robinson!
unfortunately, that tubs not in stock at wicks anymore
so i'm looking out for one, and have a vague idea of size but am not too
sure. thanks anyway.

 

[SveinB]

Hi Callapus.

I have buildt two of the Robinson type trap with help from this website: http://www.tcdigitalphotography.co.uk/diy_robinson_trap.htm

I used two slightly different sizes for the tub, one Ø 55 cm and 40 cm height. The other trap is a bit bigger with a tub Ø 63 cm, and height 45 cm. I dont find any differences for them in use- they both catch well, and are easy to handle.

Good luck

Svein B

 

[harry eales]

hi
I was going to build a homemade robinson trap but dont know what the dimensions should be for the base/tub thing. (diameter and depth/height)
Does anybody use a bought or made robinson trap that could give me some ideas?
thanks

Hello Callapus,

I came across a tub the other day that is very similar in size to that of my commercially made Robinson Trap.

It's called a 'Tuff Tub' made of heavy duty Polypropylene. Black in colour, it has two rope handles for carrying. Top dia 55cm. Depth 42cm. Base dia 42cm.
Made by a company called Contico. They're quite rigid and light in weight.
I found these at a machine tool company called Cromwell. They have outlets over most of the UK. Their company code for this item is:- 1620BK 69LTR Multi Purpose Black Tub. Cost £10.18 inc vat.

You would need to fit a supporting strip just beneath the lip of the tub to hold the top part of the trap and add a central hole in the base for drainage.

You can check out where your nearest Cromwell shop is by going to:-
www.cromwell.co.uk. If your nearest store doesn't have them in stock they can get them by the following day.

Harry

 

[callapus]

thanks for your hellp harry!
I'll have to go and look
callum