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Waxed Dirt #6916588
07/01/20 10:59 AM
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Anyone taking advantage of this heat to prepare your dirt?

How are you going about it?

Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Pike River] #6916813
07/01/20 02:39 PM
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West Central MN
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Just made 30 gallons this week. Would have made more but ran out of dry sand and now we're finally getting well needed rain, may be a few days until I can resume production. I use solar with good results. 4'x8' piece of plywood with 2x4 frame, all painted flat black. Cover with a 4'x8' glass patio table top. I heat up my sand in it before adding my wax, seems to work better for me. Add wax and work in good after it's melted. Reheat and work it again until it all looks wet. I place in plastic tubs and place lose fitting lid until needed.


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Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Pike River] #6918089
07/02/20 04:24 PM
07/02/20 04:24 PM
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Central Minnesota
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I dried out dirt awhile ago and know i have 90 degree weather here and some good clear skies, i go about it the solar method with a big black tarp so it happens when i'm at my job and it does it on its own very effective get a lot done at a time already got about 30 gallons done earlier this season and doing another 30ish now.

Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Pike River] #6918299
07/02/20 08:06 PM
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southeast nh
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have done 45 gallons all on a trap

Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Outdoors Guy] #6918781
07/03/20 09:11 AM
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Dunbar, Wisconsin
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Originally Posted by Outdoors Guy
I dried out dirt awhile ago and know i have 90 degree weather here and some good clear skies, i go about it the solar method with a big black tarp so it happens when i'm at my job and it does it on its own very effective get a lot done at a time already got about 30 gallons done earlier this season and doing another 30ish now.

Do you cover it at night so the dew doesn't spoil it?

Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Pike River] #6918884
07/03/20 11:26 AM
07/03/20 11:26 AM
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West Central MN
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Originally Posted by Pike River
Originally Posted by Outdoors Guy
I dried out dirt awhile ago and know i have 90 degree weather here and some good clear skies, i go about it the solar method with a big black tarp so it happens when i'm at my job and it does it on its own very effective get a lot done at a time already got about 30 gallons done earlier this season and doing another 30ish now.

Do you cover it at night so the dew doesn't spoil it?

Remove your dirt when your done for the day. I don't like to leave it out overnight.


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Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: 20scout] #6918949
07/03/20 12:41 PM
07/03/20 12:41 PM
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Central Minnesota
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correct dont leave it out overnight if you can avoid it or else the dew gets on it and you have to deal with that

Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Pike River] #6921134
07/05/20 08:18 PM
07/05/20 08:18 PM
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northern indiana
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I want to try wax dirt this year for first time but have not gotten any wax yet. With this heat I'm afraid I'll just end up with a large clump in the mail.

Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Pike River] #6921138
07/05/20 08:30 PM
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You probably will


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Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: son-of-grizz] #6921681
07/06/20 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by son-of-grizz
I want to try wax dirt this year for first time but have not gotten any wax yet. With this heat I'm afraid I'll just end up with a large clump in the mail.

Got mine from MTP last year when it was hot with no melting issues.


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Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Pike River] #6921861
07/06/20 05:53 PM
07/06/20 05:53 PM
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West Central MN
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No problems here when I ordered some last summer. If it get's that hot I would think you would have a lot more issues than your wax melting.


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Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: son-of-grizz] #6921962
07/06/20 07:32 PM
07/06/20 07:32 PM
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Wabash, IN USA
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Originally Posted by son-of-grizz
I want to try wax dirt this year for first time but have not gotten any wax yet. With this heat I'm afraid I'll just end up with a large clump in the mail.

I have a large 20 pound clump that i left in a hot building if you want to borrow it and see what it's like. I need to figure an easy way to chop it up into flakes. I thought about using it for trap wax, but I think it is a different formulation with less bees wax.


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Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Flipper 56] #6922199
07/06/20 09:48 PM
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West Central MN
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Originally Posted by Flipper 56
Originally Posted by son-of-grizz
I want to try wax dirt this year for first time but have not gotten any wax yet. With this heat I'm afraid I'll just end up with a large clump in the mail.

I have a large 20 pound clump that i left in a hot building if you want to borrow it and see what it's like. I need to figure an easy way to chop it up into flakes. I thought about using it for trap wax, but I think it is a different formulation with less bees wax.

Electric planner works, just watch your fingers!


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Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Pike River] #6922386
07/07/20 01:02 AM
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Got 40 lbs of wax from FNT last week, all good. Will gather dirt and sand this weekend, unfortunately there doesn't seem to be any relief in sight from hot and dry here. I use the solar method, I set up two table with plastic covers.

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Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Pike River] #6922501
07/07/20 08:49 AM
07/07/20 08:49 AM
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northern indiana
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Sounds like I might as well give it a shot. Getting frustrated with salt rusting my traps after coon shine them up.

Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: son-of-grizz] #6922573
07/07/20 10:43 AM
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Winona MN
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Can a guy use river sand that was dredged and pilled up and then also add some regular dirt dried. What ratio of river sand to dirt, we have clay in our area. Thanks Guys

Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Birdman382] #6922641
07/07/20 12:02 PM
07/07/20 12:02 PM
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Nebraska
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Originally Posted by Birdman382
Can a guy use river sand that was dredged and pilled up and then also add some regular dirt dried. What ratio of river sand to dirt, we have clay in our area. Thanks Guys


Yes, you can mix the 2. A 50/50 mix is a good start. You can adjust to your preference later on.

Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Pike River] #6922678
07/07/20 12:39 PM
07/07/20 12:39 PM
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I do this. I have a trash can full so far. The glass gets it pretty hot. I cannot touch it for very long.


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Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Pike River] #6922761
07/07/20 02:05 PM
07/07/20 02:05 PM
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NW iowa
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I have two boxes like this they work real well

Re: Waxed Dirt [Re: Larry Baer] #6922842
07/07/20 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Baer
I do this. I have a trash can full so far. The glass gets it pretty hot. I cannot touch it for very long.


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How often do you mix the dirt with your set up?

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