Re: Chain length and type?
[Re: Boone Liane]
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05/16/18 08:59 PM
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Yes Beav.I have a 1/2"x21",Bosch,masonry bit.I drill all the way for rebar stakes and about 16" for 18" smooth stakes.These are all,crossed stakes-no singles.I'm using either a 20V Dewalt,hammer drill or 20V rotary hammer.I can drill a hole in frozen ground faster than I can pound a stake in with a 5# hammer and no strain on my shoulder or wrist.Give this a try Beav.This will take the fight out of driving those stakes How often do you use the hammer drill? I played with the hammer drill last fall. Hard frosty DRY ground, but not froze yet. I was ready to boot the thing into the creek. Didnt work worth a crap. I use mine for every set. You either need a different bit or a different drill.
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Re: Chain length and type?
[Re: SleeplessKnights]
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05/16/18 11:10 PM
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Would It be any benefit to drill like a 3/8ths hole for a 1/2" stake.
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Re: Chain length and type?
[Re: SleeplessKnights]
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05/17/18 10:32 AM
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Beav - yes, drilling 3/8” hole for a 1/2” stake works. It makes driving much easier than no hole. And you learn if there is a rock obstruction. It is like a pilot hole for a screw, smaller than the threads. Depending on soil conditions, sometimes I use 3/8” or 1/2” bit for 1/2” stake. Definitely worth experimenting and carrying on the line. I use it at every set. No more beating everything into the ground. Easier on equipment and especially broken up wrists and shoulders.
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Re: Chain length and type?
[Re: SleeplessKnights]
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Ya I hear you. I'm going to PT twice a week now to see If I can get a bit of my old range of motion back Into my shoulders. I think It's because of all the long hours bent over a fleshing beam.
I'm all for doing things easier In my old age.
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Re: Chain length and type?
[Re: SleeplessKnights]
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05/17/18 07:18 PM
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Beav - good luck with the physical therapy. I hope that it helps you greatly. A good therapist can be very helpful.
I seriously work hard to maintain strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Every year it takes more work. I am on a serious program to not injure or reinjure myself. I am working smarter than ever before. I have broken my back twice and my shoulders and wrists are in bad shape from injuries. For me any period of inactivity is bad. Keep moving to keep moving!
My wife bought me a new tractor with a front end loader. That should take some strain off my back and shoulders. I guess she wants me around awhile longer.
Best wishes.
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Re: Chain length and type?
[Re: AuthorTrapper]
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I would suggest 2 - 3 foot chains on 1.5 traps and bigger. Not arguing, but can you explain why? I have read/heard reasons for 1' chains and reasons for 10' chains, but, none that would lead me to 2'or 3' chain.
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Re: Chain length and type?
[Re: SleeplessKnights]
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At least not on a 1 1/2 sized trap. I don't want a critter getting up a head of steam when caught In small trap.
No more then 12" of chain for me.
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Re: Chain length and type?
[Re: tjm]
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I would suggest 2 - 3 foot chains on 1.5 traps and bigger. Not arguing, but can you explain why? I have read/heard reasons for 1' chains and reasons for 10' chains, but, none that would lead me to 2'or 3' chain. I like 2-3 ft of chain because #1. So the animal can't jerk up on it #2. So you can wire your trap to a tree if need be. #3. If you do wire it to the tree you can wrap the chain around the tree before wiring.
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Re: Chain length and type?
[Re: The Beav]
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05/24/18 05:50 PM
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At least not on a 1 1/2 sized trap. I don't want a critter getting up a head of steam when caught In small trap.
No more then 12" of chain for me. Good point! I like the long chains for wiring my traps to trees.
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Re: Chain length and type?
[Re: tjm]
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05/24/18 07:33 PM
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I would suggest 2 - 3 foot chains on 1.5 traps and bigger. Not arguing, but can you explain why? I have read/heard reasons for 1' chains and reasons for 10' chains, but, none that would lead me to 2'or 3' chain. FREEDOM!! LOL
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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Re: Chain length and type?
[Re: SleeplessKnights]
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05/25/18 11:16 PM
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If I have to hook up to tree to make a set. I'm not going to make It.
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