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Cage wire supply #8524295
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For those who build their own cage traps, where have you found to be the best supply house for cage wire? Thanks!

Re: Cage wire supply [Re: uncleduck] #8524331
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Wire is crazy right now Bass rabbit supply or Klubertanz (moved to IN recently from WI) have real quality cage wire selections but it expensive. The cheap stuff won’t last just bending it to build a cage. American name imported junk!

They will quote you freight prices if you need a few rolls lots of options to save waste like a short roll (14” X 100’ ) foot roll to cover the front and back without chopping up a whole piece you get a few more cages bu not hacking on the main roll.


Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!

Jerry Herbst
Re: Cage wire supply [Re: uncleduck] #8524332
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Klubertanz ,

Re: Cage wire supply [Re: uncleduck] #8524337
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The actual manufacturers won’t even return your call if you're not talking semi loads, my Hoot buddy was getting wire from the East coast but a new guy took over sales and they could not get a deal made.

Bass equipment is in MO

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Re: Cage wire supply [Re: uncleduck] #8524338
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Law dog , what part of Indiana are they in?

Re: Cage wire supply [Re: uncleduck] #8524343
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I get my pot building wire from Aquamesh, it's pvc coated, they also stock, or did, an Italian wire that was good....haven't bought any since the price soared, afraid what the cost will be for the next buy.....

They send a truck down to the island, from New Bedford here with combined orders for a reasonable delivery fee...

Re: Cage wire supply [Re: uncleduck] #8524348
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Amazon.

Re: Cage wire supply [Re: logger coffey] #8524355
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Originally Posted by logger coffey
Law dog , what part of Indiana are they in?



Over by Elkhart near there it’s twice as far for me now.


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Jerry Herbst
Re: Cage wire supply [Re: logger coffey] #8524360
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Originally Posted by logger coffey
Klubertanz ,

x10


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www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com




Re: Cage wire supply [Re: 330-Trapper] #8524381
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Originally Posted by 330-Trapper
Originally Posted by logger coffey
Klubertanz ,

x10


Squared!

Re: Cage wire supply [Re: uncleduck] #8524393
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Home depot or similar places can order about any size for you and not charge shipping if you have them ship to store for you to pick up.

Re: Cage wire supply [Re: ~ADC~] #8524406
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Originally Posted by ~ADC~
Home depot or similar places can order about any size for you and not charge shipping if you have them ship to store for you to pick up.



You can do that but you will be disappointed in what you get the Redbrand wire was once useable the new imported same brand stuff is junk now.

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Re: Cage wire supply [Re: uncleduck] #8524416
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Most home depot wire is not "cage grade" it won't run on even inches.






Re: Cage wire supply [Re: uncleduck] #8524428
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It works for me, but I'm not trying to build high-end cages for sale, but rather users that last me many years. Duke HD cages stand up very well and you can bet they aren't using the high dollar US cage wire. So cheaper is a viable option IMO.

https://www.amazon.com/YardGard-Gal...ded+wire+14+gauge%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-5

I pay right around $1.20 per foot of the 24" wire I use for colony traps on Amazon and free shipping also.

Re: Cage wire supply [Re: uncleduck] #8524499
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That duke wire is a high tensile grade, or it has been, not the same as standard grade wire....cut it and you can feel the difference.

Regular grade is ok but wont last as long as the old good wire. the zinc coating is a joke.

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