Re: Waxed Dirt - Homework
[Re: dirt trapper]
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07/06/18 12:02 AM
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TONY.F
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I don't know about cheaper but if you want it to resemble the ground you trap making it with native soil is best option.
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Re: Waxed Dirt - Homework
[Re: TONY.F]
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07/06/18 05:42 AM
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LDW
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I don't know about cheaper but if you want it to resemble the ground you trap making it with native soil is best option. X2. Not sure on pounds, but I make about 125 gallons of waxed sand.
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Re: Waxed Dirt - Homework
[Re: dirt trapper]
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07/06/18 03:38 PM
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trappergbus
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I use the HL candle wax, the 40 off weekly coupon its under 17 for a 10 pound block. I used 200 gallons last year for a 2.5 month 75 trap trapline. I use one local dirt source and blend every set with whatever is there until the snow comes.
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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Re: Waxed Dirt - Homework
[Re: dirt trapper]
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07/08/18 12:08 PM
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illinideer
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I'm going to put up about 50 gal this year I only run about 30 traps.
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Re: Waxed Dirt - Homework
[Re: shortliner16]
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07/11/18 07:16 PM
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Zimmer
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Making it is cheaper than buying it, even if you buy the 10 lb bag of wax pellets to do it. I do a 50/50 mix of sand and black dirt which I find blends well with almost everything. If you don't have access to a cement mixer or want to buy one like me, I would use the large clear under bed totes. You can get about 5-6 gallons in them dry the dirt for a few days, mix wax and put clear lid on and in one hot afternoon the wax will melt right in. Works slick I'm liking this - need to check this out!
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Re: Waxed Dirt - Homework
[Re: trappergbus]
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07/18/18 09:13 PM
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scott k
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10 lb. at Minnesota is 24.95. How long will it take to grate 10 lb from hobby shop? My main concern is their wax going to be odor free? I would hate to go to all that work and find out their wax wasn’t. Hope this helps.
Last edited by scott k; 07/18/18 09:13 PM.
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Re: Waxed Dirt - Homework
[Re: dirt trapper]
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07/19/18 09:14 AM
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yukonal
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Has anybody figured out price wise is it cheaper to make it or buy it. Also on avg how many pounds do you use in a year. Where is the cheapest place to buy good quality waxed dirt. 1) I finally bought a cement mixer last year, so it'd be cheaper to buy it. Until making it pays for itself in several years, to offset the cost of the mixer. 2) I use 30 - 50 gallons per year. 3) For me, Hobby Lobby, because it's close. But, flaking it sucks, as far as labor goes. Gary melts it, then throws it in. Personally, I'm going to buy bulk flaked from now on. I'll just sell a couple more coons to offset the cost.
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Re: Waxed Dirt - Homework
[Re: dirt trapper]
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07/19/18 03:38 PM
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trappergbus
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I don't throw it I pour it LOL Where you getting bulk flake, whats the cost?? Iv'e used the HL wax for 4 seasons to make waxed dirt and wax traps. They walk all over it no sign off refusals.. Don't over heat it or you'll have problems with any wax.. Don't ask how I know this..
Last edited by trappergbus; 07/19/18 03:41 PM.
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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