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KO Extemes #6624239
09/24/19 05:22 PM
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For the last 2 hrs. I've been trying to tune 1 KO.

As all have said they're shipped all tuned for hippo's.

I've filed on the dog. Filed the end of the dog and the night latch, and where the dog meets the jaws. There's no burrs everything is smooth.

I'd bet it's still close to 10#.

I read the thread on Just Trapping about tuning them. It gave me ideas but no help.

Might be some new Extremes and Jr's up for sale.

I've only tuned 1 dogless before a Bridger #2. With some filing I got it to around 4#.

But these KO's are started to make me mad.

Brad.

Last edited by imissed; 09/24/19 05:23 PM.

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Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624242
09/24/19 05:26 PM
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I ordered a dozen extremes last year, no adjustments. I suggest you call Kendall at 641 330 6008

Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624255
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Contact Kendall, He's always helped me out.

Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624292
09/24/19 07:19 PM
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If they are coated I can probably get you going pretty quick. When I emailed Kendall with a rant about the exact same thing his response was "No trap is ready for the ground right out of the box" and "I hate that internet myth". Even if not coated I can tell you what he told me to do and what he does. Set them and see if all the pans sit level. I already know the answer but you will need to start there. It's not that difficult and once you get them they are crazy heavy duty canine medicine.


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Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624309
09/24/19 07:45 PM
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I had same problem but if you put bow wax on the dog it helps, I got rid of mine and went back to the MB 550

Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624320
09/24/19 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by imissed
I read the thread on Just Trapping about tuning them. It gave me ideas but no help.

Might be some new Extremes and Jr's up for sale.


After filing and tuning, waxing will help a bit. If you are fed up, pm me. I'm interested in the Jr.'s.

Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624341
09/24/19 08:45 PM
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They are a nice trap. I got the Jr.'s down to 3# after taking off 2 springs, removing the coating, filing and waxing. I like them, but not enough to spend 20 minutes or more on each trap. Picked up more 550's. They were ready to go out of the box.

Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624397
09/24/19 09:56 PM
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On my jrs I just took wax from my wax pot and rub where pan and jaw meet which then made them fire to easy so I tightened up pan bolt to where I wanted them. Real easy less then 5 minutes per trap. But if you don’t like them I may be interested in the Jrs also. I don’t think I’m too far from ya imissed..

Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624428
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Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624436
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All I did with mine is level the pan before waxing and then adjust the pan bolt, after the dip in wax, to get where I wanted them. They sure seem to be up to the task of catching wolverine. I bought the treated ones, black, and ran them through the wax pot.
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** I don’t have the JR’s**

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Re: KO Extemes [Re: mad_mike] #6624438
09/24/19 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mad_mike
All I did with mine is level the pan before waxing and then adjust the pan bolt, after the dip in wax, to get where I wanted them. They sure seem to be up to the task of catching wolverine. I bought the treated ones, black, and ran them through the wax pot.

Exact same, here. No issues, and wolverine proof.


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Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624441
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I have no experience with this trap however traps should be adjusted after treating (protecting) to your preferences. Traps are made of steel which we all know collects rust.


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Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624641
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My two coil Jrs fire at 2.5# with a touch of wax on them. That is all I did to get the poundage lower. Catch reds and greys in them no problem.

Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624673
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Love my extremes. If you are thinking of getting rid of them. Let me know..

Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624720
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I just waxed mine in the wax pot and there were fine. I like some pan tension and I would guess they are around 3-4. I really don’t worry about tension as long as it’s not extremely heavy or super light. I figure if I can set my 3 pound hammer on it and it creeps or goes off with a little extra pressure it’s good. I have the juniors though.

Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624738
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Thanks guys. I'll try your ideas.

I have both kinds of traps. Extreme and Jrs. Both coated and uncoated.

Also I think them being 4 coiled has a lot to do with the tension.


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Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624753
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jrs with 4 coils will need to be waxed for sure..

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Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6624782
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I'll send video to you Imissed on how I adjusted mine. Send me a PM or Illl send you one to get your phone number.

Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6625003
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OK here's whats up.

The 1st trap I tried to tune was a 4 coil OL/IL uncoated Extreme.

Last night when i quit it was somewhere about 10#. Stopped and got some bow wax to try.

Well now if a fly farted on it, it will go off. It's less then 2#.

I'm looking for atleast 4#. Don't want any grinners, coons, etc.

Tried another trap. Extreme 4 coil OL. Uncoated. Filed a few spot. Nailed it. Repeated 4# snaps. No wax.

I'm thinking I might have it. Spoke to soon!

Next up, Extreme 4 coil OL/IL coated.

Tried to set the trap. The dogside jaw wouldn't even go over the dog. Not even close. Filed the dog, and the dog holder on the jaws. Nothing.

Loosened the dog nut on the bottom of the trap(Thanks NW Trapper for that hint) and moved the dog in, but now the trap won't fire. The pan is hitting the springs. Moved the pan
out and filed on the dog and dog holder on the jaws. I can get the jaw over the dog but still have heavy pan tension.

What I think I'll do is work on the ones that are uncoated and OL first. Then tackle the hard ones.

I've always wonder why people were selling the Extreme traps that were new! Well???

Thanks for the help.

Last edited by imissed; 09/25/19 06:17 PM.

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Re: KO Extemes [Re: imissed] #6625053
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You aren't going to eliminate grinned and coon catches with pan tension.I catch skunks with 5 lbs.

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