# Whats this thing with the teeth? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ghost Traps\ **Created:** [January 25, 2010, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471 "2010-01-25T12:47:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tedkord4](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@Tedkord4](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Tedkord4)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471/1 "2010-01-25T12:47:58Z")
I have to suck it up and admit that I am a horrible carpenter. I am working (or trying to) on my first [ghost trap](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/ghost-trap), but am having problems with my carpentry skills. Does anyone know of a good website or place I could look to get some tips on cutting wood for this type of project? ---
**Author:** ![Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gareee/32/5994_2.png) [@Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Gareee)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471/2 "2010-01-25T14:32:46Z")
[http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=woodworking+tips&aq=f&aql=&aqi=g4g-s1g1g-m4&oq=](http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=woodworking+tips&aq=f&aql=&aqi=g4g-s1g1g-m4&oq=) ---
**Author:** ![irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/irricanian/32/5887_2.png) [@irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/irricanian)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471/3 "2010-01-25T14:34:46Z")
What kind of wood are you going to use? MDF? A jigsaw/ sabersaw works well on MDF, just use a fine blade and go slow to stop blade waggle. I use my table saw to cut straight pieces and the jigsaw for the cutouts and angles. If you use MDF wear a dust mask Oh and, Measure twice ..cut once ---
**Author:** ![Tedkord4](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@Tedkord4](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Tedkord4)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471/4 "2010-01-25T15:03:46Z")
I using pine. I have a bit of knowledge, however the trap plans called for 1/4" and it split down the middle, not sure but I think it was when i was trying to cut it. I also seem to be having a problem cutting a straight line. Using a hacksaw is there a technique to help this? ---
**Author:** ![jackdoud](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/6a8cbe/32.png) [@jackdoud](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/jackdoud)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471/5 "2010-01-25T16:06:29Z")
You’re using a hacksaw on wood? There’s your first problem, a hacksaw is mainly used for cutting metal. Also, pine that thin will have a tendency to splinter on you (as it’s probably a plywood). You’d really be doing yourself a favor if you got MDF instead. ---
**Author:** ![irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/irricanian/32/5887_2.png) [@irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/irricanian)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471/6 "2010-01-25T16:36:52Z")
Agreed, MDF is the better option as far as wood goes. Pine has too much of a grain and splits too easily. MDF is cheap and easy to cvut and sand. I would still recommend a jigsaw/sabersaw as opposed to a hack saw. ---
**Author:** ![enchanted\_unicorn](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/c2a13f/32.png) [@enchanted\_unicorn](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/enchanted_unicorn)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471/7 "2010-01-25T18:58:30Z")
![image](http://blog.chickencrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/gary_busey.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gareee/32/5994_2.png) [@Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Gareee)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471/8 "2010-01-25T21:36:14Z")
He’d make a great ghost in GB3.. he’s already pretty scary looking! ---
**Author:** ![Krenzy](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/krenzy/32/5873_2.png) [@Krenzy](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Krenzy)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2010, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471/9 "2010-01-25T21:45:21Z")
Hell, ghost or not, I just hope they bust him in GB3. ---
**Author:** ![Tedkord4](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@Tedkord4](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Tedkord4)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2010, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471/10 "2010-01-26T13:47:06Z")
I wonder if I go ahead and trace out the shape Gary Busey could just gnaw it out of the wood for me. ---
**Author:** ![enchanted\_unicorn](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/c2a13f/32.png) [@enchanted\_unicorn](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/enchanted_unicorn)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2010, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471/11 "2010-01-26T13:51:17Z")
> [@Tedkord4](#): > > I wonder if I go ahead and trace out the shape Gary Busey could just gnaw it out of the wood for me. lol, I was hoping to find a gary busey nutcracker for next Christmas. Can’t you just picture it? ---
**Author:** ![Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gareee/32/5994_2.png) [@Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Gareee)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2010, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/whats-this-thing-with-the-teeth/12471/12 "2010-01-26T14:02:01Z")
> [@enchanted unicorn](#): > > > [@Tedkord4](#): > > > > I wonder if I go ahead and trace out the shape Gary Busey could just gnaw it out of the wood for me. > > lol, I was hoping to find a gary busey nutcracker for next Christmas. Can’t you just picture it? LOL.. Way too funny! …but I’d buy one!