Re: Logwood trap dye
[Re: Dcoonkiller]
#223444
06/07/07 03:54 PM
06/07/07 03:54 PM
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Kansas,32,6-1,220,B/B NS
CharlesKS
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as far as i know, it only comes in one color..as a powder its red, turns black in the water.
with time, it will come off in the water i guess, i dunno, i only do land traps with it.
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Re: Logwood trap dye
[Re: CharlesKS]
#223452
06/07/07 03:58 PM
06/07/07 03:58 PM
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Kansas,32,6-1,220,B/B NS
CharlesKS
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but its still necessary, i think. i know at least one pro trapper, who catches alot of animals, only cleans then waxes. but, for me, my traps have to at least start dyed, but eventually wears off.
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Re: Logwood trap dye
[Re: Dcoonkiller]
#223518
06/07/07 04:50 PM
06/07/07 04:50 PM
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Downeast, ME
3Bridger
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Downeast, ME
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Yes, clean, dye, and then wax.
Clean - some like to use Sani-flush (do not add to hot water) or stuff like that, I usually use some dish detergent and boiling water for awhile, then hit with a power washer.
Dye - log wood dye and let simmer right at or just over boiling for an hour or a little more, then let them dry
Wax - fill a galvanized bucket or something with enough wax to fully submerge your trap, cable stake, chain, drag, whatever, leave the trap in for at least 30 seconds to maybe a minute - long enough for the trap to get hot. Remove from wax, give it a shake or a swing and hang to dry.
You should put a nail between the jaws for the whole process so they get coated with dye and wax.
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