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Post by Forrest on Aug 30, 2011 20:54:24 GMT -5
I love using a dirt hole punch on the line but my problem is the darn things get flat destroyed after I get my hands on them. I have went through a few of them in the last several years and was wondering if anyone knew of a heavy duty one being made. I am looking for something that will last a few years at least despite the neglect and abuse I will give it... Thanks Those not familiar with a D-Hole Punch here is a link to one at MTP www.minntrapprod.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=556_626&products_id=4731
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Post by jdpaint on Aug 30, 2011 20:57:43 GMT -5
Maybe nightstalker can build you one.
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Post by minifoxer on Aug 30, 2011 21:02:46 GMT -5
Forrest, Not sure if you would like the idea, or if it would suit your style trapping, but I have found that a heavy duty medal pip works well!
Just an inch in diameter, punch it it, and if it a small twirl, and it produces a very nice hole!!
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Post by Forrest on Aug 30, 2011 21:08:41 GMT -5
Mini I basically want just that but I need a heavy nut welded on the top to pound on and some kind of a handle to catch with the hammer to knock it back out I also like the cutout so you can knock the dirt plug out... I broke my last one yesterday putting in some mock coyote sets in our rock hard ground..
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Post by Law Dog on Aug 30, 2011 21:20:08 GMT -5
Why not make one out of solid stock and make a large "stake hole" in place of the dug/punched dirt hole?
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Post by Forrest on Aug 30, 2011 21:25:01 GMT -5
Lawdog I do use solid stock water trapping where the ground is soft and I can waller out the hole bigger. I like the 1 1/2" diameter of the dirt hole punch in hard ground, making that size hole with solid stock is near impossible here.
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Post by Law Dog on Aug 30, 2011 21:30:06 GMT -5
Lawdog I do use solid stock water trapping where the ground is soft and I can waller out the hole bigger. I like the 1 1/2" diameter of the dirt hole punch in hard ground, making that size hole with solid stock is near impossible here. Man I though our ground was bulletproof, guess thats why I like the flat set so much here! LOL
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Post by lyonch on Aug 30, 2011 21:30:18 GMT -5
i can't remember who does the trap mods in the logging roads lanes and laminations dvd, but i saw some of the products he makes at the MTP and i am more than impressed by the quality of them. His dirt hole punches looked like they were made out of a hardened steel that is beyond todays standards. he is into custom making trapping products and is a metal worker and welder by trade. If i can think of the name i will post it.
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Post by Law Dog on Aug 30, 2011 21:31:36 GMT -5
Not blackhammer is it?
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Post by lyonch on Aug 30, 2011 21:39:43 GMT -5
Its Jason Dufresne he did the modification part of Troy Ericksons video. It was on the tip of my tongue lol. I think his calle name is blackhammer on tman jerry!
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Post by natedawg on Aug 30, 2011 21:58:45 GMT -5
What if you got some heavy wall 1.5" pipe, cut it 12" long and then cut it in half length wise - you will be left with two half circle pieces of pipe. Then take a 12" length of cold roll rod, say 3/4-1" in diameter, overlap about 2-3" of that on the inside of one end of the pipe and weld solid. Weld a T-handle on top of the cold roll, sharpen the sides of the split 1.5" pipe and you should be in business. Won't clog up because it isn't a solid pipe and will clean out fast and easy, just punch it in and twist.
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Post by yoteman on Aug 30, 2011 23:24:50 GMT -5
i like 2 inch holes so i jus cut 45 degree angle of pipe and made one works great
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Post by deadwolf on Aug 31, 2011 1:07:24 GMT -5
Forrest What wall thickness were you thinking?
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Post by Forrest on Aug 31, 2011 6:47:15 GMT -5
Forrest What wall thickness were you thinking? I am not really up on the wall thicknesses of pipe? The one's I have used are just a step above automotive exhaust pipe and too thin.
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Post by lostlamb on Aug 31, 2011 6:58:14 GMT -5
I live in the land of the rock corner post(if you don't know what that is consider yourself blessed) I have given up on dirt hole punches. I have yet to get a hold of one that will withstand the abuse. If you find one let me know but for now flat sets and walk throughs are my bread and butter. I do on occasion make dirt holes but seldom are they deep enough because of rocky ground.
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Post by trapdad on Aug 31, 2011 7:23:22 GMT -5
I had a junk drive shaft that I found. it looked to be out of a small Ranger or S10 type truck. I cut it off about 20 inchs from the splines. Kind of heavy, but it won't get wrecked.
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Post by Forrest on Aug 31, 2011 7:37:11 GMT -5
What if you got some heavy wall 1.5" pipe, cut it 12" long and then cut it in half length wise - you will be left with two half circle pieces of pipe. Then take a 12" length of cold roll rod, say 3/4-1" in diameter, overlap about 2-3" of that on the inside of one end of the pipe and weld solid. Weld a T-handle on top of the cold roll, sharpen the sides of the split 1.5" pipe and you should be in business. Won't clog up because it isn't a solid pipe and will clean out fast and easy, just punch it in and twist. I dont own a welder so I am looking to buy a punch...
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Post by Law Dog on Aug 31, 2011 7:48:54 GMT -5
Try a welding shop then, they have scraps laying around and might make you one cheap, the guys here like a good project to work on! They have ALL kinds of wall thickness and types of steel to pick from!
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Post by lyonch on Aug 31, 2011 7:54:10 GMT -5
I have a blacksmith shop real close to me. I will advernture over there one of these evenings and see what kind of material i can pull together to make one. They charge by the pound for the steel so i won't have to buy a whole stick at least LOL. Hardened steel is what it will take for the hole punch to stand up to the continous beating from a hammer.
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Post by deadwolf on Aug 31, 2011 10:59:19 GMT -5
Forrest What wall thickness were you thinking? I am not really up on the wall thicknesses of pipe? The one's I have used are just a step above automotive exhaust pipe and too thin. Why don't you tell me what you want. I will look at work to see what we have . We have alot of scrap pipe. I can build you one for your needs. Just pay shipping.
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Post by deadwolf on Aug 31, 2011 11:54:51 GMT -5
Forrest I have some pipe at home. 1 1/2 with 1/8 wall. I think i have some chrome moly race car frame tubing also.
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Post by cmr2 on Aug 31, 2011 20:30:27 GMT -5
I make one very simiualer to that one ,use 1 1/2 ss tube ,with the clean out window .The thing that I have learned from them is to not to drive them in so hard ,twist them in and not hit it on the sides to clean them out ,dents them and makes it harder to get the dirt out each time there after ,I use an larger screw driver that I carry and use for small holes
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Post by bobo on Sept 1, 2011 15:19:04 GMT -5
Hey FORREST,I made this out of schedule 80 ,1.5 pipe.The handle is 1/2 round stock.I can twist it in, or beat on it with a hammer,twist and pull.We have rocky dirt around here.Just thought it would help you out in some way..Bob
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Post by mark572 on Sept 1, 2011 23:45:51 GMT -5
Very simple forrest make one your self no welder needed,Go to the hardwear store and pick up 1-1 1/2 x18"( Black Iron) threaded pipe extention then get a pipe cap for the size pipe you want to use screw on cap cut the angle with a cutoff wheel on your grinder and if you want a tee handle on it drill a hole through the pipe for a 3/8x6 bolt and you can bolt it togather! done and simple fix ! I dont think you need the cut out for the dirt to come out,just hit the side of it with a hammer a few times and should be clean out!
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Post by walkercoonhunter on Sept 9, 2011 5:11:21 GMT -5
before i went to the auger i used a solid punch...its a bit out of a jackhammer and it was indestructable...worked great for punching a dirt hole into even frozen solid ground....after pulled out it left a nice 1 1/4 hole....it was a bit weighty but never had to worry about it failing...just a idea.....
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Post by cmr2 on Sept 9, 2011 21:51:42 GMT -5
if in the clay areas the tapping on the side will wreck the punch and if it wet even worse ,I like to spin mine in it cleans out easier ,hammering them in is like packing them with concrete (clay)
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Post by Forrest on Sept 12, 2011 9:35:44 GMT -5
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Post by cmr2 on Sept 12, 2011 19:51:53 GMT -5
Those punches are the same as mine , I use ss tube and as far as the metal that he used means you willnever post this one again they look great
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Post by Nathany93 on Sept 13, 2011 7:04:17 GMT -5
get the ground hog
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Post by Forrest on Sept 13, 2011 7:47:12 GMT -5
Nate I own several groundhogs and really like them. The groundhog is another tool I am anxiously awaiting a better build on. I usually get 2 years out of the ones I buy and then the hammer gets too mushroomed or it cracks. I have wished JC Conners would add a hammer head to his badger tool for years now...
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