5 Gallon Bucket Mouse Trap

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.

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.

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.

Here's the Fusion 360 files in case your bucket's handles have different dimensions: https://myhub.autodesk360.com/ue2c9ef2d/shares/public/SH919a0QTf3c32634dcf82ec9cba828f015c

Print instructions

Category: Outdoor & Garden Print Settings

Printer Brand: Prusa
Printer: I3 MK3S
Rafts: No
Supports: No
Resolution: 0.2 mm
Infill: 15%
Filament: Hatchbox PLA Black