Re: Trap Mod Question?
[Re: Thayne]
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02/25/24 05:31 PM
02/25/24 05:31 PM
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cathryn
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Laminating the Jaws is the only other thing you can do.
Either that or check the traps more often..jjust because you have a 72 hr check law doesn't mean you have to wait 72 hrs to check them
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Re: Trap Mod Question?
[Re: Thayne]
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02/25/24 06:52 PM
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patrapperbuster
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I would just leave them as they are. You can always modify later if 'there is a problem' The center swiveling & extra swivels is plenty
TILL THAT DAY.....
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Re: Trap Mod Question?
[Re: Thayne]
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02/25/24 06:55 PM
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danny clifton
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Long Springs are not as fast as coils. I do like them in rocky stuff but fast is important with cats. Especially if if your checking every third day. You dont want to just get a toe or two. Lamination slows em down.
Last edited by danny clifton; 02/25/24 06:55 PM.
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Re: Trap Mod Question?
[Re: Thayne]
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02/25/24 07:13 PM
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Yes sir
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Yeah I know that I mean it’s obvious ha ha but unfortunately I’ll be running right up to that with my work schedule. Are the laminations worth the price of mind? Also would it make sense to grind and smooth the jaws on the closed jaw victors to make offsets or is that not worth it? Offsets don't put less pressure on the foot unless the offset is so great the high points on the jaws touch before the foot stops them. Which means the jaws aren't tight on the foot Which allows foot to slide more easily in trap which will cause more damage. Offsets first became popular because they allow the levers/springs to come higher on the jaws for a stronger lock up which isn't as needed with better built traps these days. But the Offsets give the appearance of being more foot friendly.
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Re: Trap Mod Question?
[Re: Thayne]
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02/25/24 08:29 PM
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danny clifton
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In WY I often used #5 long springs for when snow got on my trap. They will reach up good.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Trap Mod Question?
[Re: Thayne]
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02/25/24 08:54 PM
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Law Dog
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Wide cast O/S is about the easiest on a foot that I’ve found.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: Trap Mod Question?
[Re: Thayne]
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02/25/24 11:22 PM
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Law dog, I wished that they made a double long spring with cast offset jaws for cats it’d be sweet They were made, Victor 3Ns and 4 Ns
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Re: Trap Mod Question?
[Re: Thayne]
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02/26/24 06:50 AM
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danny clifton
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Does ID have an offset law? If not those lugs dont add anything. You do not want to make cat traps slower either.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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