You can purchase these or make them yourself. We will cover making these in a different article. For now we are focusing on the aluminum stops. We use the micro lock on all of our snares. In our opinion it is the best lock due to its fast closing action and minimal pelt damage. Without a lock, they prey will escape once tension is released on the snare.
The image top right shows the micro lock installed on the cable. The snare support collar is used to support your snare loop at different heights and allows for better positioning when making a set. Simply insert the wire and twist the the support collar until the fit is tight.
Some people use the barrel type but we suggest the twist lock collars as they hold much much better. The washer is a simple yet required component. These can be obtained from any hardware store or you can buy snare washers from us at a discount. These are used to secure the swivel head onto the cable. We will do this step by step and when we are done, with some practice you will become a snare building master in no time so lets learn how to make a snare shall we?
Cut the cable to your desired length. We recommend 3 — 4 ft for small snares, 5 — 6 ft for medium and 7 — 8 ft for large snares. Once you have your cable cut there is a very important crucial step required. Hold the cable balanced on one finger to see the lay of the cable. Cable can tend to have a left or right curve at one end due to being wrapped on the cable spool.
The reason for this is that when installing the lock end, the loop will be better formed without this curve. Install the end stop on the end of the cable that has the curve if any as shown below. If the ends are not curved then either end will work. Step Two: Install the washer. Simply drop the washer onto the open end the end with nothing attached of the cable sliding it down to the end stop you just installed.
This will secure the swivel head that will come on the next step. Take the open end of the cable and insert it into the barrel opening of the swivel as shown above note the loop end faces down the cable. Slide the swivel down the cable. Great now we are making snares! Install the twist lock or snare support collar, sometimes called a Whammy. Again from the open end of the cable, slide the twist support collar onto the cable as shown above ensuring the large end is facing down the cable toward the swivel head..
Slide the collars down and out of your way to proceed onto the next part. From the open end of the cable, install the micro lock as shown in the figure above.
Make sure the long slot on the micro lock is pointed toward the open end of the cable. Note the direction the long slot is facing. See the figure below. This is a critical part, you need to get this right. It took me many tries to get this right. Nearly everyone will prefect this with practice. This step ensure the micro lock sits right on the snare and closes in the best possible manner with speed. From having been on a spool it has a curve to it, allow the cable to take that natural curve.
Now bend that cable back toward you making sure your cable stays in its natural lay. Grip the end of the cable with your thumb as shown below. Now crimp the cable with the pliers.
In many places they are illegal to use without special permits. This is a good snare for coyote sized game. To make it, I need about six feet of cable, a washer, one ferrule and a cable stop.
For tools, you will need a drill and bit, a hammer and good pair of wire cutters. Start by cutting your cable into an approximately six-foot length. You will then loop the cable back through a ferrule to make a small loop about inches in size. Next, take your washer and drill a second hole in it just big enough for the cable to slide freely through. Then bend the washer in half to about a degree angle, with the second hole at about 90 degrees to the bend.
Now take the washer and slide the cable through the hole that you drilled. Loop the cable back and run it through the hole in middle of the washer.
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