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Post by gunny on Feb 28, 2006 17:36:30 GMT -6
Corey, Tell us the truth now, , , From the picture it looks like you were giving Bristleback speed shootin' lessons with the shotgun, and it got out of control, , ,hmm?
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Post by mike692 on Feb 28, 2006 17:56:08 GMT -6
I like square stock as well.
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Post by coalminer on Feb 28, 2006 17:59:19 GMT -6
On a Bridger trap, how do you form the square rods to fit the jaws? Like this square rod idea.
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Post by mike692 on Feb 28, 2006 18:12:53 GMT -6
On a Bridger trap, how do you form the square rods to fit the jaws? Like this square rod idea. I trace the outline of the jaws and send them to JC Conner. ;D If you wanted to do them yourself it would just be a matter of bending and forming them to fit with a vise and hammer.
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Post by Bristleback on Feb 28, 2006 19:50:06 GMT -6
Gunny, I agree 100% with you on square laminations. I've logged over 4200 miles in the last couple weeks, we'll hook up, thank you.
That shooting things makes sense now, ol husker fan has been bragging it up how much shooting he's been doing lately. I'm beginning to wonder if there was ever a tree involved in his accicent......hummmm
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Post by Bristleback on Feb 28, 2006 19:54:32 GMT -6
I run 100% Bridger #3 and all have 1/4" square laminations. I clamp with a vice grips and weld.......there is an extremely small space between the laminations ends and the jaws. I was concerned at first, then I'd weld the middle and the ends became warm enough to clamp down and better fit the jaws.....did that a few times......then just clamped and welded in place: end, middle, end......no worries about that tiny gap between the lamination and the jaw. IMHO, DK
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Post by coalminer on Feb 28, 2006 21:33:23 GMT -6
I have to play with this tomorrow. I made my rod bases using a big vise, 2 - 1" nuts and and a 1/2 " bolt. If i cut the square stock the length of the jaw, and put a slight bend in the middle, i think I can get it pretty close. I my try doing 2 pcs. at once to have like a matched set.
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Post by blakcoyote on Mar 1, 2006 9:17:15 GMT -6
When your talking square stock,do you mean actual 1/4"x1/4" like key stock,or like the the 1/4" flat laminations with flat bar stock?
BTW Corey,that looks more like cast iron marks to me, ;D
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Post by Corey on Mar 1, 2006 10:00:06 GMT -6
I have just been using 1/4x1/4 square keystock for my lamms...I'm going to do 3 more dozen traps this summer, and I think i'll use some 1/4x1/2 flat stock to do these, I don't think it matters but I do like the looks of the flat stock on my traps better...
Blak...nope not cast iron LOL
Gunny...I have given up on giving him lessons, some people you just can't teach. LOL I'm going to give him one more chance at a big tom this spring, we'll see how he does.
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Post by blakcoyote on Mar 1, 2006 10:41:38 GMT -6
LOL.
I like the looks of flat bar stock for lams,but it would add a little more weight than the 1/4"x1/4",but for coyotes I dont think it matters.
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Post by Corey on Mar 1, 2006 11:15:31 GMT -6
I have a few #3 bridgers I got in a trade deal 5 years ago that are lamminated with the flat stock, I really like them, and have had good luck with them....but like you stated I was wondering how much of an issue the extra weight would be...I havn't noticed any problems with them yet on my cats....
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Post by blakcoyote on Mar 1, 2006 11:26:01 GMT -6
I dont think it would be much of an issue for cats.I have seen it an issue with fox though,being harder to get the trap off the ground for it to swivel when using #3's for coyotes.
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Post by coalminer on Mar 2, 2006 19:59:18 GMT -6
COREY, Are your traps 4 coiled or 2?
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Post by Bristleback on Mar 3, 2006 1:03:47 GMT -6
HIGHLY recommend the 1/4" X1/4" and NOT the 1/4 X 1/2".....yes it's unnecessary weight, but the extra 1/4 doesn't leave you much room to weld to the jaw........sooner or later you are going to weld just a bit beyond the outter edge of the jaw inline with the dog and frame and will NOT be able to set the trap.........trust me on this I learned the hard way on a couple traps: solid frozen ground, dig in your set, drive your stake.....and try to set your trap only to find out you just can't quite get the power jaw down cuz of the weld to the wider than necessary laminations....grrrr, get out your file and file away.........Another reason I set the trap now before driving the stake/washer anchor ;D
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Post by Clinton on Mar 3, 2006 4:11:26 GMT -6
"Another reason I set the trap now before driving the stake/washer anchor"
But it hurts like the dickens when you put your hand down in the wrong place.
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Post by Bristleback on Mar 3, 2006 7:47:16 GMT -6
Setting the trap first is part of my "routine" often times I'll set the trap/s at the truck and carry them to my set that way..............this next comment will likely bring on plenty of comments...come on ol husker fan have at it..lol.....but at a set I work from my knees, have bag on one side and waxed dirt on the other and put in my set, with trap being set the only time I get up is to leave.....Also with the trap set I can check my trap bed as I don't want it any larger than my trap...no bigger than absolutely necessary..... Yep ya gotta watch your hands...lol.......reminds me of an old trapper joke....it's not when you get caught in a trap that hurts but when you hit the end of the chain...that's when it hurts..LOL
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Post by Corey on Mar 3, 2006 8:20:06 GMT -6
NOPE...i'm leaving you and TJT alone...you guys are too dang Wiley for me... ;D
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Post by blakcoyote on Mar 3, 2006 8:41:35 GMT -6
sooner or later you are going to weld just a bit beyond the outter edge of the jaw inline with the dog and frame and will NOT be able to set the trap........ I use to use the flat stock,but when I welded it,I just welded the ends,I figured it was stiff enough where it wouldnt give in the middle like rod would.I went to rod for lightness.But keystock sounds like it would work,do you round off the edges of the key stock so it doesnt cut into the foot or isnt it a problem.
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Post by Bristleback on Mar 3, 2006 9:32:12 GMT -6
When I trick traps out, wether for myself or others, one of the most important steps, IMHO, is at a bench grinder.......I grind all corners, sharp edges to take the "edges" off......THEN on the same bench grinder us a knurled wire wheel and buff everything that has been welded baby bottom smooth...part of a trappers responsibility to the animal IMHO, DK
Been offered on hte spot, $250 a doz, for my Bridger #3 all tricked out.
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Post by outdoorsaddict on Mar 3, 2006 16:52:19 GMT -6
You sold them didn't you BB?
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