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Post by cdr on Sept 12, 2010 12:47:27 GMT -5
Swivels are not that expensive if you only need a dozen; however, if you run a lot of traps, this can add up. I like making things that I can use instead of buying them. I use these for coon and beaver.......(I can not take credit for the idea but I can attest that they work) First I take some 3/4 inch conduit and cut it on 1 inch lengths. Then I drill a hole in the middle that a 20d nail will fit through. I then bend the nail in my vice and cut it to the length I want. Then place the nail in the hole that's in the conduit---PRESTO, a swivel! This is not my idea, but I've used it for a few years and it works. I scavenge the conduit and the nails are the only cost..... AS you can see in the second pic, I need to grind the conduit with a drimmel tool---save ya from getting cut.
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Post by redneckbaker on Sept 12, 2010 14:00:53 GMT -5
nice post will do that next time
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Post by wormbobskey on Jan 3, 2011 19:16:49 GMT -5
1 inch steel gas line works even better and is heavier. I use 1 1/2 thick walled steel tubing to make swivels for my pit bulls chain. He really puts a swivel through its paces when he sees another dog or cat. He just loves kitty cats.
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Post by ScottRainbolt on Jan 3, 2011 20:11:09 GMT -5
i use the same set up cdr on my snares
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Post by Larry Gene Pate on Feb 2, 2011 13:20:13 GMT -5
Neat swivel!! Larry Gene
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