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Post by Forrest on May 25, 2011 7:00:05 GMT -5
Thought some of you would enjoy this, ATT Member Steelnecktie modified this Duke 1.5. Personally I have never seen a duke anywhere this tricked!
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Post by happersilderness on May 25, 2011 7:03:46 GMT -5
What parts are remaining from the original?
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Post by lyonch on May 25, 2011 7:46:44 GMT -5
That is seriously impressive!!
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Post by Forrest on May 25, 2011 7:52:19 GMT -5
What parts are remaining from the original? Well, I believe it has two sets of stock jaws welded into one stout laminated one. The frame and cross member are both stock but heavily baseplated, The dog is stock but reinforced by what appears to be a 20 penny nail. Other than that it is completely custom... Maybe steelnecktie will see this and chime in on the mod work!
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Post by bobo on May 25, 2011 14:12:41 GMT -5
Impressive mod's..
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Post by SteelNeckTie on May 25, 2011 14:43:50 GMT -5
That's a good question about what's left. Lol. Not much of anything. I guess I could have stamped made in USA on the bottom now! I don't know where to start. Everything that Forrest said plus welded in pan post, bigger pan bolt, wire levers, big pan, bolts for spring pins, eyes on jaw tips, center swiveled, homemade swivels, night latch, lowered pan, probably my favorite mod is the rest for the loose jaw to lay on. I have probably forgot something along the way. Thanks for all the compliments.
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Post by Forrest on May 25, 2011 16:09:18 GMT -5
The rest for the loose jaw to sit on is ingenious! Takes all that bounce out of the loose jaw when set! Steelnecktie you have skills brother!
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Post by textrapper on May 27, 2011 23:19:21 GMT -5
Holy cow. VERY NICE
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Post by victor2 on May 29, 2011 8:28:57 GMT -5
Wow,I know how long it took me to trick out a few Duke 1-1/2's.Lams,base plates,night latch,bubble tips and chain,but that is some serious fabrication skills that Steelnecktie has.It looks great!I love how trappers think outside the box.
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Post by minifoxer on Jun 4, 2011 16:30:23 GMT -5
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! that is ingenuis!!! that is reallllly really impressive steelnecktie! WTG
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Post by Forrest on Aug 7, 2011 13:47:37 GMT -5
I recently got to check out Steelnecktie's new and improved version... The tips are now bubbled, the pan is made from 1/8th steel, The custom springs are out of this world consistent and strong, The loose jaw rest is IMO one of the coolest mods I have seen done to a duke coil. There is nothing else to beef up on this jewel I would bet money this trap is tough enough to hold the biggest and meanest coyote in the country.... I have more pics to load but photobucket is not cooperating right now....
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Post by Forrest on Aug 7, 2011 14:11:46 GMT -5
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Post by BlueRidgeTrapper on Aug 7, 2011 22:25:43 GMT -5
Littlewolf....I'm guessing you've never seen MB650's, Sterling traps, Coyote Cuffs, ect???
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Post by SteelNeckTie on Aug 7, 2011 22:38:03 GMT -5
Thx Forrest. If you think that might hold a yote, what do ya think this will hold? That's a stock #3 bridger , and my #3 bridger next to it.
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Post by textrapper on Aug 8, 2011 7:44:47 GMT -5
Very Nice! A lot of time went in those for sure! Thanks for sharing
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Post by minifoxer on Aug 8, 2011 20:30:33 GMT -5
Intense mods done to those traps! Job WELL done!
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Post by stickbowhntr on Aug 8, 2011 21:46:59 GMT -5
I guess you haven't seen these either then? I have some of his that are 3 years old.Great work and great little trap
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Post by SteelNeckTie on Aug 8, 2011 22:16:05 GMT -5
Them are jasons traps not mine.
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Post by Forrest on Aug 9, 2011 9:42:00 GMT -5
Thx Forrest. If you think that might hold a yote, what do ya think this will hold? That's a stock #3 bridger , and my #3 bridger next to it. When you described it on the phone I really did not get the full visual of what it really looks like and I must say it is far beyond what I could have ever imagined!! Great job and thanks for sharing those pics with us!
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Post by yoteman on Aug 10, 2011 2:06:14 GMT -5
Yea that num 3 bridger looks great do u make those big pans or can u buy them
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Post by SteelNeckTie on Aug 10, 2011 8:21:50 GMT -5
I made it to fit the trap. The pan is bigger than the jaw spread on the stock trap. The trap on the right is custom made for Texas 9" law. Would probably do good on beaver too!
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Post by Larry Gene Pate on Dec 7, 2011 7:45:29 GMT -5
SteelNecktie,you do very fine work good man!!! I am totally impressed with your skill ,like Forest and the rest of the guys!! Larry
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Post by dtraper on Jan 16, 2012 18:57:27 GMT -5
Seen the post,it was marked duke so didnt even bothered to look,oops-that aint no duke-what that is,is true trap art work-pretty nice work there steelnecktie,-D-
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Post by bowhunter73 on Apr 30, 2012 13:12:20 GMT -5
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Post by SteelNeckTie on May 12, 2012 18:12:51 GMT -5
I had them springs custom made. Wasn't from Jason. Alot of the mod has to be done to keep the trap from folding up like a pretzel. A stock trap can't handle that amount of spring pressure.
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Post by nightstalker1 on May 12, 2012 18:44:52 GMT -5
Yup....major strengthening of the trap is needed...VERY strong
Made a bunch too! lol
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Post by mrred on Mar 9, 2014 6:42:01 GMT -5
I would hang that one on the wall for art!!
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Post by scottadams on Nov 5, 2014 14:57:06 GMT -5
they are a work of art
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Post by victor on Feb 3, 2016 8:59:20 GMT -5
Ok, now that's just showing off!
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