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Screen pan covers, another way #6499683
03/24/19 03:23 PM
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Thought of this idea a few years ago, and been using it exclusively ever since. It's work very well so I decided to share it. Hoping it will help some folks that like the idea of using screen but have struggled. If you already have a system that works for you then by all means keep using it. [Linked Image]

For a #3 bridger I use 3/4 inch plywood. Turn your trap upside-down with a flat pan and trace the inside of the jaws. Then cut it out with a jigsaw, width of the blade is all you need for clearance.
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Then take your screen and center it on the cutout, then put the bigger piece of plywood over both and hammer down.
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This will shape it perfectly to the inside of your trap. [Linked Image]
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I use rubber bands to keep the screen from bubbling up over your pan and really locks it in place. I think this method could be used on almost any size trap. Hope this helps.
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Also the notch in the screen will fit on a dogless bridger and no-bs trap.

Last edited by rpmartin; 04/19/19 04:12 PM.

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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6499764
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That’s a great post. I’ve never seen him he rubber band trick. I will try that for sure

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6499853
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Thicker cardboard is not bad in a pinch I use my meat saw to cut the longer tubes into 6 inch rolls then staple the edges together then layer the screens and cut 6 layers at a time that way. [Linked Image]


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6499869
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Thats a great idea. ha, Had a quick question for you. Why do you have 2 nuts welded on the corners of your jaws? Just curious is all.

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6499889
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Thanks for that! Great post and idea.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: plainstrapping25] #6499909
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Originally Posted by plainstrapping25
Thats a great idea. ha, Had a quick question for you. Why do you have 2 nuts welded on the corners of your jaws? Just curious is all.


Turned my regular jaw traps into offset. I know, nutty idea, but it works ,lol.

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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6500070
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Do u do anything as far as scent/odor on your screens? I put mine in boiling water. But wondering if I even needed to do that

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6500118
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I just let them air out good before season. The rubber bands however stink of rubber bad, those need to be bought and aired out well before the season starts. You can also add some natural smells to the rubber bands to help eliminate oder, such as dirt, grass, etc.


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Ok thanks for sharing. I definitely will give it a try

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Originally Posted by plainstrapping25
Ok thanks for sharing. I definitely will give it a try

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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6500169
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Originally Posted by rpmartin
Originally Posted by plainstrapping25
Thats a great idea. ha, Had a quick question for you. Why do you have 2 nuts welded on the corners of your jaws? Just curious is all.


Turned my regular jaw traps into offset. I know, nutty idea, but it works ,lol.
Hahaha! “Nutty” idea.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6500171
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The best part about this system beside it works so good is is cheap and easy to make and use.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6500186
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RP lose the notch and just make a slight hole for the dog notch. And If you make the screen a bit wider so It goes between the jaw and the spring levers I think you can lose the rubber bands.

But If It works for you that's all that counts.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6500203
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The notch works on 3 different traps. It's easier than to find the right cover for the right trap when your in a hurry. I just fill the hole up on the dogged trap with dirt, its on the dead side of the pan so won't be an issue.

As you can see above, yeah works pretty well. That is what was put up out of 194 caught.

Help me keep this up front for maximum exposure, this is big, really big this could revolutionize the entire trapping world beav.lol


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6500212
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Thanks for sharing rpmartin. Interesting. I am going to make a few using your method.

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6500276
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Thanks for taking the time RP . I like the idea very well, and am going to incorporate it into my line. What an awesome idea, and very simple.

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6500295
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Very nice idea you have. Thanks for sharing it.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6500319
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Very good idea, I've used metal screen for some time now. But have always just formed it at the set . This will be some thing I'll try for sure . One thing I've found is 31/2 -5 pounds pan tension is a must with the way I do it. And i just cut a slot for the dog with a knife . Not sure if its necessary but I do. I'm also running all older style bridger # 3's regular jaws that I offset with lugs and laminated jaws. 4 coiled to. Very good set up imo.


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Oh yea rpmartin, good job on the coyotes in the Chevy. Good put up, look like you have some big coyotes , like western coyotes .


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That's brilliant, a cave man like me could do it.

Is there a soft or springy area near the lams on the finished set?
I like to "form" more so the pan shape, and that can be done with the RPM method I'd think.

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