Re: how many make there own dog proof traps?
[Re: mathews4ever]
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04/19/08 01:45 PM
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ya DO NOT breath that smoke off gal metal its very toxic
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Re: how many make there own dog proof traps?
[Re: Brady]
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04/19/08 04:30 PM
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i made one with #9 wire for the "jaw". it works but seems too bend to easily. one of the others i used a spring pin from a #2 double coil. i had 4 coiled some and had extra pins left over. they are about the same dia. but much stiffer. the spring on the ones i made are bolted down. a 3/8-16 bolt with a washer will hold the spring. the arm for the trigger i used two different materials. one was #9 wire and the other was a 20 penny nail. both worked fine. they are cheap to make, they just take time. like i said before, the springs are all i bought and they only cost a buck 50. i looked at other springs but could not find any localy cheaper then the combine reel springs. some time in the near future i will make a couple with square tubing and post some how to pics. just not sure when i'll get the time!
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Re: how many make there own dog proof traps?
[Re: ack]
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04/19/08 09:45 PM
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wst what size long spring did ya use thanx welder
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Re: how many make there own dog proof traps?
[Re: Brady]
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04/20/08 09:47 AM
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Cable might work but I think the wire loop has been time tested on the grizz and we know that works. I don't think most of us have the tools to wind springs. But It would be great to know how It's done.
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Re: how many make there own dog proof traps?
[Re: The Beav]
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04/20/08 05:48 PM
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i've been think'n of makin mine from square tubing and the spring that you use and i got some of those that are broke but the spring is good yet
the outdoors is a great learning experience for our kids team NeMoKIa 2008-09 coon10 musrat12
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Re: how many make there own dog proof traps?
[Re: mathews4ever]
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04/20/08 09:09 PM
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freeburgtrapper- nice job!
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