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spring power #6791770
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hello trapers,
I have a question. how much pound does a feather of an original bear trap number 6 (newhaus or others) compress?
Thank you and best regards!

Re: spring power [Re: tellereisen] #6791816
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Are you asking how much pressure It takes to set the trap off or how much pressure does It take to compress the springs to set It.?


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Re: spring power [Re: tellereisen] #6791825
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compress the springs.

Re: spring power [Re: tellereisen] #6791850
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FYI they needed clamp setters to set them, I’m sure someone will come up with a number on here.


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Re: spring power [Re: Law Dog] #6791957
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Originally Posted by Law Dog
FYI they needed clamp setters to set them, I’m sure someone will come up with a number on here.


Listed on EBAY- Newhouse #6 setting clamp- Newhouse #6 trap setting clamp.


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Re: spring power [Re: tellereisen] #6792714
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200lb,400lb... or what do you think?

Best wishes!

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