Used bench swagers
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11/16/19 11:40 AM
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I’m looking for information on used bench swagers. From the experience of bench swager users, do you think a used one would be worthwhile or should I bite the bullet and get a new one?
I want to build a hundred or so disposable stakes and pounding the ferrules disrupts my wife’s activities. Noise is an issue at our house.
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Re: Used bench swagers
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11/16/19 12:09 PM
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I bought a hand swager from Home Depot for about $25.00. It works great for me, though I only use it for disposable anchors. If I was making snares, or had to use it for more projects, the bench mounted one would be better.
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Re: Used bench swagers
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11/16/19 12:32 PM
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You can clamp a hand swagger in a bench vice. Much easier to use, and much cheaper than a bench swagger.
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Re: Used bench swagers
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11/16/19 02:39 PM
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I bought an inexpensive had swagger and converted it to a bench model. Using a hand one is time consuming but still gets the job done. Doing like alaska viking suggests will work for the amount your doing too.
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Re: Used bench swagers
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11/17/19 08:19 AM
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I’m looking for a used bench mount. Nothing from the trap shed so far. If anybody has given up on trapping and wants to sell their bench swager, I’m in the market for one.
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Re: Used bench swagers
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11/17/19 08:52 AM
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You can clamp a hand swagger in a bench vice. Much easier to use, and much cheaper than a bench swagger. X2, That's what I do also, works great.
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Re: Used bench swagers
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11/18/19 11:27 AM
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I broke down and bought one well over 10 years ago, and i would not with out it now. I use to sell some snares and earth anchors plus all the stuff I've made for my own use. And pretty sure it will out last me.
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Re: Used bench swagers
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11/18/19 07:21 PM
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Nobody has a used one for sale so I’m having my own Black Friday tomorrow. Thanks for your input. Strictly Trapping is a valuable source of information.
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11/18/19 08:05 PM
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I converted my hand held to bench model.
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Re: Used bench swagers
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11/21/19 08:41 AM
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Made 4 dozen standard berkshire disposables in a couple hours on Tuesday. Started making heavy duty berks last night. There are times I don’t like driving 24-inch metal stakes (noise of pounding ) so a disposable is preferable. Also, weight is a big factor when I have to walk any distance. Admittedly I’m old. Bench staging isn’t as hard on me.
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