5 Gallon Bucket Mouse Trap

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<p>So, I noticed a mouse in my garage and decided to remedy this. I have a 5-gallon bucket from Lowe's hardware store and noticed that it already had a spinning contraption built into its handle. So, I designed a finned bait-holder that can snap onto it. I also designed some "handle locks": blocks that ensure that the wire handle of the bucket remains upright.</p> <p>Next, I fashioned a simple ramp to the handle from the floor with a piece of cardboard, smeared some peanut butter into the bait trays and set it in the garage. Within 30 minutes the mouse was already in the bucket.</p> <p>Happy to share these STLs with others who would like a quick way to convert a 5-gallon bucket into a very effective multi-event mouse trap.</p> <p>Here's the Fusion 360 files in case your bucket's handles have different dimensions: <a href="https://myhub.autodesk360.com/ue2c9ef2d/shares/public/SH919a0QTf3c32634dcf82ec9cba828f015c">https://myhub.autodesk360.com/ue2c9ef2d/shares/public/SH919a0QTf3c32634dcf82ec9cba828f015c</a></p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: Outdoor &amp; Garden Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong> Prusa<br/> <strong>Printer:</strong> I3 MK3S<br/> <strong>Rafts:</strong> No<br/> <strong>Supports:</strong> No<br/> <strong>Resolution:</strong> 0.2 mm<br/> <strong>Infill:</strong> 15%<br/> <strong>Filament:</strong> Hatchbox PLA Black</p>