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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6502755
03/27/19 04:55 PM
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Trapperjdb looks nice! Have the same trap, what was your starting length and width?

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: James Peterson] #6502803
03/27/19 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by James Peterson
Trapperjdb looks nice! Have the same trap, what was your starting length and width?

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That length and using 7/16 plywood seemed to work the best. There is just enough screen to go under the jaws to hold it down. Also when I hammered the form on I would also hit in the center of the screen, it created the screen to slightly bow downward, making it fit tight against the pan. Also I cut the corners off.

Last edited by trapperjdb; 03/27/19 06:09 PM.

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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6503032
03/27/19 09:37 PM
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Thank you! I'm liking this post!!!

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6503098
03/27/19 10:24 PM
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I hope it works as good for everyone as it does for me. Only bad thing is waiting till next season to use them.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6503166
03/27/19 11:04 PM
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I bet a skunk, coon or coyote can't pull a screen like that out

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: Tactical.20] #6503344
03/28/19 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Tactical.20
I bet a skunk, coon or coyote can't pull a screen like that out


If you have a coyote digging at your trap, you have other issues as in trap is not bedded properly. Coon will mess with them sometimes only because they like digging in fresh dirt and will find them

That screen does look a little stiffer than what I use but should work just fine. It will add a little more pan tension is all.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6503536
03/28/19 12:25 PM
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The coon dig I think because of loose dirt, skunks the loose dirt or they know there is a hollow spot under the pan,
I think coyotess dig because of past experience with poorly made sets of inexperienced trappers, my traps are bedded pretty solid, I use handle of my scratching tool to pack the coal shale good under jaws and spring levers
The black screen is stiffer, I prefer the galvanized, but have a bunch of black to use up

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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6505281
03/30/19 08:34 AM
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Hey this contraption will let me post pics again. Cool


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Thanks again RP great idea!!!!

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6505351
03/30/19 09:56 AM
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Glad to help yotegiter. I've learned a ton of things off this site so this was a good way to make a small contribution back to the trapping community.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6505630
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With permission from OP
This is for exposed cat set enthusiasts I use this because I still CAN [Linked Image]
bury some traps if there is some coyotes around
I just wrap duct tape all the way around a piece of screen. It stiffens up the screen a bit more is all that needed.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6505755
03/30/19 05:14 PM
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While I'm not a big fan of screens-RP-you have an excellent idea for making them-might even try a few. Thanks

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6505783
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Red mt, that is a good idea. Thanks for sharing. If anyone else wants to any tips or tricks on using screen feel free to post up


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6505852
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Can these screens be reused after a catch or are they usually too tore up?

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6505990
03/30/19 08:41 PM
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Normally they are chewed far beyond being used again.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6506159
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Oh cats is usually not bad and can reuse.
Coyotes if you get a tooth hole it would be wise save the old one boil with traps use the next year. Or at least I do.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6515226
04/11/19 12:32 AM
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I've never used a rubber band, I can't imagine why you would need that !

When you place a wire screen inside the jaws, all you need to do is with one hand, reach beneath the pan and hold it up, while with the other hand, take your finger tips and press downward all around the pan. This only takes 5 seconds.
THIS is what forms it !

It will flat as a pancake, while still allowing the stiff screen to perform as a kill area.
Steel screen is the stiffest , yet rust after time.
I use heavy aluminum . It doesn't !

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6516869
04/12/19 10:09 PM
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Like I said several times already if you have a system that your happy with and it works for you then keep at it. I thought part of being a good trapper is keeping an open mind to new ideas.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6516971
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Originally Posted by rpmartin
Like I said several times already if you have a system that your happy with and it works for you then keep at it. I thought part of being a good trapper is keeping an open mind to new ideas.

I agree. I know I am indebted to you for sharing your secret. I use to screw around trying to form the screen to fit under the loose jaw, so it wouldn’t fire the trap when lowering it. Now I have around 4 dozen steel screen covers already preformed and ready to go. Just need to get more of Keg Creek screen wire to make more. Thank you again.


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Re: Screen pan covers [Re: trapperjdb] #6516988
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Going to pick up 8ooft. of screen on Thurs. of this next week.Real stiff screen is easy to work with . I only recommend using this screen with no. 3 size trap and larger and the No Bs jrs and extremes.

Re: Screen pan covers [Re: rpmartin] #6517993
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Your welcome trapperjdb, hope it works as good for you as it has for me. If you have any questions on its use when season rolls around again shoot me a PM, I will be glad to help. Good luck


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