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Beaver trap display #6722114
01/09/20 11:52 AM
01/09/20 11:52 AM
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Maine, Aroostook
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I made this three or four months ago and wanted to give it a trial run on the wall. It's not where it will be for a permanent display but I was wanting to see what it would look like. I think it will work.

Took all of the material off a local beaver dam. Even have a Newhouse #4 beaver trap on there.

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Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722119
01/09/20 11:53 AM
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Minnesota
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That Looks cool!!!


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Re: Beaver trap display [Re: 330-Trapper] #6722120
01/09/20 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
That Looks cool!!!


Thanks, 330. Certainly different.

Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722122
01/09/20 11:56 AM
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Very nice display away be proud to be a trapper!!


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Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722125
01/09/20 11:58 AM
01/09/20 11:58 AM
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Montana
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I like it!

Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722130
01/09/20 12:01 PM
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Looks nice and rustic.


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Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722131
01/09/20 12:04 PM
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West Central MN
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Nice, one of a kind!


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Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722133
01/09/20 12:08 PM
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I love to see things like that, brilliant!


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Catch22] #6722137
01/09/20 12:10 PM
01/09/20 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Catch22
I love to see things like that, brilliant!


I'm glad you guys like it. I have a touch of the genius once every great while.

Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722147
01/09/20 12:15 PM
01/09/20 12:15 PM
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Very nice


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Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722152
01/09/20 12:19 PM
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Maine, Aroostook
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I'm really glad you guys like it. I took a short log the beaver left behind and split it in half lengthways on my mill and had the Amish bore the holes and dowel the sticks. Just need to get a longer stick to add more traps to the display.

A Newhouse # 4 and 5 along with a hand forged.

Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722155
01/09/20 12:21 PM
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Nice, cool idea!


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Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722162
01/09/20 12:28 PM
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Love it! Been trying to figure out the best way to hang mine.Think I'll try something similar.

Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722182
01/09/20 12:43 PM
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Yeah that's neat! looks like the grapple might snag ya someday though?

Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Catcollector] #6722195
01/09/20 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Catcollector
Yeah that's neat! looks like the grapple might snag ya someday though?

First time I ever had a post make me cringe. I'd better rethink this.

Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722297
01/09/20 01:54 PM
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What.....no B.L. #44s....?

Re: Beaver trap display [Re: rod-dog] #6722306
01/09/20 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by rod-dog
What.....no B.L. #44s....?


Does a Victor count for anything?

Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722309
01/09/20 02:09 PM
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Run what you brung.....just partial to B.L.s

Re: Beaver trap display [Re: rod-dog] #6722317
01/09/20 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rod-dog
Run what you brung.....just partial to B.L.s


Myself, I'm a Newhouse guy. I started binge watching Jeremiah Johnson after someone brought up a post on it the other night and I'm afraid I discovered a historical inaccuracy in the movie. It's near the beginning of the movie and it involves a trap he was using. Maybe someone else caught it as well.

Re: Beaver trap display [Re: Posco] #6722407
01/09/20 03:51 PM
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Excellent! I am stealing this idea but I will give you all the credit! wink

Chris


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