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Post by Missourian on Mar 18, 2006 15:05:12 GMT -6
What size file do I need for night latching traps, and where can I get one? I looked at the local hardware store, and they don't have any files thin enough to fit in the pan notch. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Adam
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Post by 17kiss on Mar 18, 2006 15:48:32 GMT -6
Dremel to start em and then a small bastard file to touch em up. Real fast that way
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Post by CoonDuke on Mar 18, 2006 18:31:53 GMT -6
What Freak said.  |
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Post by Maineman on Mar 18, 2006 20:03:17 GMT -6
I tried using a dremel to start and almost cut my finger off...LOL...I stick with the file from now on...It's not to bad once you get going...
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Post by coyote on Mar 19, 2006 10:02:33 GMT -6
Dave, were you using the cut-off wheel for your Dremel?
I found a small cylindrical grinding wheel worked GREAT! then, as Freak said...touch up with a thin file.
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Post by Wright Brothers on Mar 19, 2006 10:20:26 GMT -6
My file is too thick also. I use it anyways, it files off the other side at same time. No big deal to me, and helps keep it square. You could use a triangular file if you think it a problem. Chain saw dealers sell quality files. I like Nicholson brand.
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Post by gcs on Mar 19, 2006 12:08:55 GMT -6
It don't matter that the file won't "fit" in the notch, your filing a "new" notch and only using that new little step on top.
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Post by walkercoonhunter(Aaron L.) on Mar 19, 2006 18:32:33 GMT -6
my file is just a little thicker then the notch opening...i file off the back of the dog square and then file the new notch in the dog notch....ask freak my night latch isnt very much.....lol
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Post by Maineman on Mar 19, 2006 20:42:00 GMT -6
Dave, were you using the cut-off wheel for your Dremel? Actually, I tried the cut off wheel then switched to a "end-mill" looking tool bit...Both seemed to grab, jerking my hand with blood being a common result... Repeat after me...."he Dremel is evil and the File is your friend"... ;D |
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Post by trappnman on Mar 20, 2006 7:02:27 GMT -6
I don't even open up the trap- just secure it in place and you can get a dremel wheel in easily to cut it.
On the line, a small file is mandatory- I like the small 3 point files.
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Post by 17kiss on Mar 20, 2006 9:41:15 GMT -6
Man ,Dave I hold the trap in my hand and start it with the dremel. Let the cutoff wheel do the work. Just guide it.
As Steve does I carry at least 1 file usually more cause i always seem to misplace em.
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Post by trappnman on Mar 20, 2006 10:32:28 GMT -6
those files just get lost too easily! they are so darn small- too "sharp" to put in your pants pocket- I try to have one or two in the bucket, but more often than not it's......."LORI...I need your file"
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Post by MRussell on Mar 20, 2006 11:06:45 GMT -6
I am with Steve, I like the small 3 point files too. You can buy a set of small files(less than 4" long). They have little handles on each file.They come 4 or 5 to the set and come in a plastic carrying case. These worked great for me. One of the files was square and fit the dog just perfect to my liking. Buy the quality files with good metal. The others will make you very upset!!
MR
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Post by Maineman on Mar 20, 2006 15:08:46 GMT -6
There is no doubt that the dremel will do the job but when I get going (assembly line type of thing) , I can file them in just a couple seconds...Really not all that bad...and I use less band-aids... ;D
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Post by briankroberts on Mar 20, 2006 15:33:32 GMT -6
I also start mine with a dremel , than touch up with a 3 sided file, I always thought a bastard file was a round file?.....B.....
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Post by 17kiss on Mar 20, 2006 15:57:49 GMT -6
Naw them those little Nicholsons that I carry. I think bastard might refer to cutting surface?? Dont know for sure , but when I buy them little square ones , they are listed as bastard files.
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Post by walkercoonhunter(Aaron L.) on Mar 20, 2006 16:02:00 GMT -6
freak thats because when ya lay it down and forget it you say(now where did i lay that little bastard down at)....  |
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Post by Bristleback on Mar 20, 2006 18:11:51 GMT -6
IMHO,GCS has is correct, at least is sounds as though we do our Night latches the same way........Your file does NOT need to fit inside the notch. I use a large file...say 12" long and probably 1.5" wide at it widest point........square up the outside of the notch then lay the file on it's side and use the EDGE of the file to cut your "NOTCH"....this is all summer work. Doesn't take many passes with the larger file to get a good notch...3-4 passes.....I like a very short "throw" crisp.....SUGGESTION...file the end of your dog...the underside, that is at a 45-60 degree angle.
I carry a small flat file in my trapping bag to touch up after a catch.
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Post by gcs on Mar 21, 2006 5:53:28 GMT -6
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Post by trappnman on Mar 21, 2006 8:51:07 GMT -6
I'm not quite sure what you mean about the file not needing to fit inside the notch. To me, thats the #1 thing to have that back edge squared, and I can't do that without putting the file in the notch.
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