1

Fur Branch To Make A Ring
8 December 2007
Grosse Isle, Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada


Credits:
Martin Rankin

2

The length of a fur branch for a trap ring.

3

Making An Even Cut On The Branch
8 December 2007
Grosse Isle, Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada


Credits:
Martin Rankin

4

Chipping the bark off all around to get an even cut on the edge so they will turn properly.

5

Peeling The Bark Off
8 December 2007
Grosse Isle, Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada


Credits:
Martin Rankin

6

The art of making a ring for a lobster trap is chipping and making sure it is even.

7

Tie A String On One End To Hold It Together
8 December 2007
Grosse Isle, Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada


Credits:
Martin Rankin

8

This string is tied to one end of the ring to be able to tie it together in a round.

9

Making The Turn In The Ring
8 December 2007
Grosse Isle, Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada


Credits:
Martin Rankin

10

One end of the ring is inserted into a hole at the edge of the pipe while the ring is wrapped around the pipe to make it round. It has to be turned to 5 inches in diameter.

11

Measuring The Size Of The Ring
8 December 2007
Grosse Isle, Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada


Credits:
Martin Rankin

12

Measuring the ring to 5 inches in diameter before tying it together.

13

Tying The Ring Together At 5 Inches
8 December 2007
Grosse Isle, Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada


Credits:
Martin Rankin

14

Tying the ends together to hold the size of the ring for the lobster trap.