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Re: Setting 330 by hand [Re: grod] #1785750
02/01/10 11:10 PM
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put one side on solid object compress and put the saftey latch on they are not hard to set


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Re: Setting 330 by hand [Re: Jonathan] #1785786
02/01/10 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted By: Jonathan
If you have youth on your side, note the previous suggestions, and diddle until you catch on to it.

However, if you are anticipating setting a bunch of those stout springs by hand, there are options that are more prudent. If you want to bypass the training challenges to accomplish that, there are alternatives. Unless you want to prove that you are a bullheaded tough dude by trade.

There are methods and techniques available to keep your cold tired wrists, hands and fingers out of being trapped between those heavy jaws while setting by "hand."

To avoid the frustration of that in the fumble while in training, and to conserve your energy to be the most efficient on your line as possible, take a detour to consider the options afforded in this post/thread that I drafted for a reason a couple of years ago:

Conibear/Body Grip Trap Setting Methods

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Re: Setting 330 by hand [Re: grod] #1785963
02/02/10 12:12 AM
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i do not own a rope or setter. all i do is rest a jaw against me and pull on a spring them just close um together and hold the spring loops together with one hand while securing the safety latch. have yet to see on i cant set.

Re: Setting 330 by hand [Re: Beartrapperbeef] #1786034
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Well in that case Beef, I like to close them with my teeth. But only if I am holding both a cigarette and a can beaver whoop asss!



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Re: Setting 330 by hand [Re: big_twinhd] #1786039
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big twinhd--LOL Ha Ha Ha

Re: Setting 330 by hand [Re: Beartrapperbeef] #1786160
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Originally Posted By: Beartrapperbeef
i do not own a rope or setter. all i do is rest a jaw against me and pull on a spring them just close um together and hold the spring loops together with one hand while securing the safety latch. have yet to see on i cant set.


lol was that the first and only one you set? jk


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Re: Setting 330 by hand [Re: Flacer22] #1786442
02/02/10 08:55 AM
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Setting a 330 by hand is mostly technique as mentioned.

Works best to put the spring eye against a solid object like a stump, bumper or the rack of the ATV. Push down and try and compress the spring with your weight.

One hand inside squeezing the spring eye's together and one hand out side working the spring. Once compressed flip the safety over and engage with the outside hand.

To be honest I find a new Duke 160 as hard or harder to set then any 330 made.

Learn to set by hand and you will never have to worry about forgetting your setter in the truck.

Re: Setting 330 by hand [Re: ] #1786451
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I set all coni's by hand, Ijust picked up a few Belisle 110's that are harder to set than a 280 or 330. If you can get the 330 off the ground on a log and put one foot inside to hold it steady its pretty easy to get your weight to compress the springs and lock the safety. Im only 135 lbs. but after you set one they are pretty easy. just dont get you jewels in them if you set on your leg. I was watching my buddy do it and he was quick enough to get them out of the way but when he had both thumbs in there it was pretty funny.

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