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Post by jbrown on Aug 10, 2017 13:00:27 GMT -5
Years ago we bought this old farmhouse.. gutted it. New exterior and new interior.
I replaced 17 windows that had counter balance wieghts in the walls
Weights probably not heavy enough for coon or bigger
But would be fine I feel mink/rats
Or maybe weld up a few drags
I have near a milk crate full looking to utilise
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Post by arkansastrapper on Aug 10, 2017 15:24:18 GMT -5
Tie three or four of them together
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Post by Law Dog on Aug 11, 2017 15:30:38 GMT -5
Might slide around with the round edges maybe as a tie plate to help it dig in!
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Post by jbrown on Aug 12, 2017 5:57:33 GMT -5
Lots of soft muck type bottoms here. They may get it done.. been working on a 3.5" pogo type anchor also, that with a peice of rod I can push into the muck.
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Post by arkansastrapper on Aug 12, 2017 7:53:25 GMT -5
That's a super pogo
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Post by jbrown on Aug 13, 2017 12:24:52 GMT -5
Ya. I have several hundred of these washers. They made good large pans on a few traps after some mods.. they are on the thin side. But are stamped in a way to keep them rigid.
Problem is I can't get a J hook through them due to size of washer.. so plan is to cut a 20p nail put it through the washer flatten the cut side. Drill it for a cable. And attach it to a 20" cable. Hopefully what I flatten will keep the nail from sliding back through the washer.. should serve what I'm looking for
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Post by arkansastrapper on Aug 13, 2017 12:39:33 GMT -5
What about a small i bolt and nut
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Post by jbrown on Aug 13, 2017 12:41:20 GMT -5
I'm a cheap bastige.. I have a gallon of 20p nails lmao
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Post by arkansastrapper on Aug 13, 2017 12:45:50 GMT -5
I see always best to use what you got on hand
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Post by jbrown on Aug 13, 2017 13:29:35 GMT -5
Yep. I'd have to go to town for eyebolts albeit they would save time heating nails and pounding somewhat flat lol
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Post by arkansastrapper on Aug 13, 2017 14:12:26 GMT -5
Think I'm going to buy a trap bender to start making our conibear supports my son likes his trigger on the bottom and offset to the side
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Post by jbrown on Aug 13, 2017 14:32:42 GMT -5
I have one bobs I think.. S hooks J hooks .
No issues with those
I can't imagine bending say 3/16" with it??
When I make conibear type stabilizers I map and mark steel for partial cuts. I then cut opposite side I want the bend to go.. Cut half through or better with my benchtop type bandsaw Bend and burn a weld.. just seems to work better for me anyway
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Post by arkansastrapper on Aug 13, 2017 14:36:35 GMT -5
Thanks I'll try that
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Post by Law Dog on Aug 13, 2017 18:27:13 GMT -5
I once found a old swing set anchor made of a cement filled old 2 1/2 gallon metal can (I know Old) heavy yes but smooth on the surface. I used it for a beaver set out in deeper water where the bottom was covered with slimy river rock. Found it sitting on the bank the next check I was shocked!
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Post by jbrown on Aug 13, 2017 18:30:26 GMT -5
I have had them move full sandbags.. I had a large river otter bend a 7' 1/2" bar in half and got back to the bank.. lots o fight in those critters
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Post by arkansastrapper on Aug 13, 2017 19:18:54 GMT -5
Wow on both sounds like you new a old engine block to hold them down 😂
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Post by jbrown on Aug 13, 2017 19:54:22 GMT -5
Some river currents assisting in some of these.. you have to take that into account.. a couple of the rivers I trap have a pretty good flow to them in areas
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Post by arkansastrapper on Aug 13, 2017 20:18:43 GMT -5
I'll be trapping in and around arkansas river
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Post by jbrown on Aug 14, 2017 5:25:31 GMT -5
Just be aware of currents. Not much push on your set up until you hook a critter
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Post by arkansastrapper on Aug 14, 2017 7:02:41 GMT -5
I'll keep that in mind
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