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Modified 330's #6756085
02/03/20 01:11 PM
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Has any one modified a 330 to widen them to 16" or larger? I would think one could cut it in the center and weld extensions to widen it out without too much trouble. Not that I currently need one but wouldn't mind adding one to my arsenal.


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Re: Modified 330's [Re: 20scout] #6756091
02/03/20 01:27 PM
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There are kits to make them 660's, they are 20 to 22 inches wide. You cuth the trap and slide the wires into tubes, weld them and change the trigger.


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Re: Modified 330's [Re: 20scout] #6756108
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Re: Modified 330's [Re: 20scout] #6756178
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Thanks!


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Re: Modified 330's [Re: 20scout] #6756416
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Do as you were thinking. Spit one in the middle and use some round stock, the good stuff, the same thickness as the trap and cut it too the length you will need to make the trap the width you want. Simple it is. I have several in different widths all out of one bar of the same round stock.
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Re: Modified 330's [Re: 20scout] #6756492
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Thanks Ted, that's what I was thinking but didn't want to destroy a good trap in trying.


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Re: Modified 330's [Re: 20scout] #6756576
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I have 24, 26, 28 and 29" that weve cut n chopped
All Belisle 330's modified
Started out with The kits...and have made a few bigger on our own. [Linked Image]


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Re: Modified 330's [Re: 20scout] #6756588
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26" here
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Re: Modified 330's [Re: 20scout] #6756605
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Re: Modified 330's [Re: 330-Trapper] #6756753
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Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
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Nice!


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I found some round stock in my shop and decided to play around a bit with a Duke. It's only 16" but think it'll work. May do a few of my Belisles like you did 330.


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Originally Posted by 20scout
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I found some round stock in my shop and decided to play around a bit with a Duke. It's only 16" but think it'll work. May do a few of my Belisles like you did 330.


Was thinking about widening a Duke or two like yours. Figured it would add to gripping power without adding much weight and slowing it down as well. Do you have to use a longer dog? Do you need to change springs to make up for that extra weight gained with the extra bar?

Re: Modified 330's [Re: 20scout] #6758176
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The longer bars are larger as shown with ends drilled out some to accept the chopped 330 .
Dog slot is made larger with a dremel stone. Trigger is made from cut ground pipe...stiff trigger wires.

The 660 RK kits arent sold anymore.


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Re: Modified 330's [Re: K9BeavCoon] #6758221
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Originally Posted by K9BeavCoon
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I found some round stock in my shop and decided to play around a bit with a Duke. It's only 16" but think it'll work. May do a few of my Belisles like you did 330.


Was thinking about widening a Duke or two like yours. Figured it would add to gripping power without adding much weight and slowing it down as well. Do you have to use a longer dog? Do you need to change springs to make up for that extra weight gained with the extra bar?


So far I haven't had to change anything but then I just finished it this afternoon and haven't had a chance to really give it a work out. Seems to work alright so far.....


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