# syckotheklowns mdf stunt trap build **URL:** \ **Category:** Ghost Traps\ **Created:** [June 18, 2014, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558 "2014-06-18T03:30:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2014, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/1 "2014-06-18T03:30:23Z")
Well, given a few things… matty trap prices are crazy, kit builds are even out of my price range at the moment, and being in need of a trap… iv decided to build my own. It will be a stunt trap, the doors wont open, I MAY add a simple light electronic for the blinking light. Im using CPU64’s measurement s, but not his plans exactly. I think im going for the outside look to be as close as possible. If you follow me, you know I have a pack build going on as well. So check it out. Thanks in advance for following ---
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2014, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/2 "2014-06-18T03:33:50Z")
As you see I think im off to a promising start. Got my pieces cut out so far in no time. Thanks to my fathers day gift. The dremel saw max. Cuts through mdf like butter. I attached the walls with counter sunk screws I dont mind becauee they wont be visible when the aluminum plates are attached. ---
**Author:** ![venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/85e7bf/32.png) [@venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/venkman30)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2014, 5:33am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/3 "2014-06-18T05:33:18Z")
Off to a nice start. ---
**Author:** ![Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/6bbea6/32.png) [@Venkmans\_Swagger](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Venkmans_Swagger)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2014, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/4 "2014-06-18T06:25:52Z")
Nice start ---
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2014, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/5 "2014-06-18T12:46:25Z")
Thanks guys. Hopefully I can get some more work done on it today ---
**Author:** ![parflagush](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/parflagush/32/176571_2.png) [@parflagush](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parflagush)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2014, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/6 "2014-06-18T20:59:57Z")
I’m going to be doing my trap very similar to how you are. Looks cool so far. ---
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/7 "2014-06-19T15:47:29Z")
Well time for another small update. It was pretty nice out yesterday so I got the trapnhandle mounted. Which took longer than expected, the first was too short. So I have to make a new one. I cut the wall for the front of the trap out of 1/2 inch plywood ( so its not all mdf sue me). And cut a brace that will back tge abs box on the back of the trap. Im using abs because it will keep any unnecessary weight to a minimum. The plate on the top isnt mounted I will be cutting a rectangle out of it so the doors that will be one solid piece can comenoff and I can storw stuff in it, or convert to a smoking trap. The doors will LOOK like two seperatw doors but will ne one piece. And attached with high powered magnets. at oeast thats the plan on paper so far… enjoy ---
**Author:** ![parflagush](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/parflagush/32/176571_2.png) [@parflagush](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/parflagush)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/8 "2014-06-19T17:08:13Z")
Looks fantastic! A good idea to use something stronger than MDF on the handle since that could break easily. Dang, this makes me want to start on mine. _deep breath_ One thing at a time… ---
**Author:** ![shootforit](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/f9ae1b/32.png) [@shootforit](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/shootforit)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/9 "2014-06-19T17:47:09Z")
About how heavy would you say your trap is right now using the MDF? I was leaning towards a foam build to cut down on weight, but if the MDF isn’t bad, I may use that. Keep up the good work my man! ---
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/10 "2014-06-19T18:45:16Z")
> [@Parflagush](#): > > Looks fantastic! A good idea to use something stronger than MDF on the handle since that could break easily. That’s exactly what I was thinking. The mdf while great, would be too thin at 1/4 inch and I’d worry about handling too rough. Not to mention I wasn’t about to go out and by thicker mdf for a small piece like that. Lol. ---
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/11 "2014-06-19T18:47:06Z")
> [@shootforit](#): > > About how heavy would you say your trap is right now using the MDF? Thanks for the compliments shootforit. If I had to guess, at this stage I’d say maaaaybe 1lb give or take a couple ounces. It’s really sturdy as well. ---
**Author:** ![jessejames51](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/edb3f5/32.png) [@jessejames51](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jessejames51)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/12 "2014-06-19T19:05:16Z")
Looks good. ---
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2014, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/13 "2014-06-20T01:45:07Z")
Thanks jessejames. So I went out tonight for some wood filler, and the hex head screws for the aluminum plates. Bit that’s later on. ---
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2014, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/14 "2014-06-22T04:41:53Z")
Quick update. I did the back box tonight out of 1/8 abs plastic I took from and empty rock salt container. Its nice and rigid. It has some gaps but only slight and nothin that the bondo wont fix. ---
**Author:** ![venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/85e7bf/32.png) [@venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/venkman30)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2014, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/15 "2014-06-22T05:59:18Z")
It’s coming on very nicely man. ---
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2014, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/16 "2014-06-22T13:37:59Z")
Thanks venkman. ---
**Author:** ![shootforit](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/f9ae1b/32.png) [@shootforit](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/shootforit)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2014, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/17 "2014-06-24T01:29:25Z")
Hey bro, what dremel bit did you use to cut the pieces? Today I tried a test cut using my dremel, and one of the ‘cut off wheels’ that it came with. I got about two inches into the cut before the cut off wheel just disintegrated. I was really looking forward to getting underway with my build, but it looks like I’ll either have to buy a better bit for my dremel, or borrow my dads jigsaw. Since he lives a few miles away, it could be weeks before I manage to get by his house. Which sucks. I WANT TO BUILD STUFF NOWWWWWWW!!! AND I DON’T WANT TO SPEND ANY MONEY!!! ---
**Author:** ![venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/85e7bf/32.png) [@venkman30](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/venkman30)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2014, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/18 "2014-06-24T01:54:26Z")
> [@shootforit](#): > > I WANT TO BUILD STUFF NOWWWWWWW!!! AND I DON’T WANT TO SPEND ANY MONEY!!! Don’t we all? ---
**Author:** ![syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@syckotheklown](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/syckotheklown)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2014, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/19 "2014-06-24T03:35:27Z")
Hey shoot. Well for the large pieces I got a dremel saw max. $100 at home depot. It was WELL worth it. Youll find yourself using this thing ALOT. if you dont wanna get one, which id advise you do… id say spring for a fine tooth skill saw blade. The dremel rotary while very cool for other things on the trap, isnt great for cutting. ---
**Author:** ![shootforit](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/f9ae1b/32.png) [@shootforit](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/shootforit)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2014, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558/20 "2014-06-24T15:22:46Z")
Well that explains a lot. Thanks! Looks like I will have to see about borrowing a fine toothed jigsaw. Keep up the good work on your build btw. I’ll need reference pics! [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/syckotheklowns-mdf-stunt-trap-build/30558.md?page=2)