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Post by redeagle on Jan 27, 2011 21:01:54 GMT -6
I need suggestions of what to do to the hook arms on wire coon stretchers to make them stay in place and hold. I've tinkered with them to try to adjust them, to no avail. What do you do to get them to stay in place? (Some of you may tell me to scrap them and get wood stretchers instead, but it is too late in the season for that and I want to get through the remainder of the season with what I have.)
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Post by RiverRat on Jan 27, 2011 21:15:20 GMT -6
Unsure of your problem ? Are the points dull ??
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Post by michaelweese on Jan 27, 2011 21:35:24 GMT -6
just go buy some wire or use cloths hangers and wire tie to the bottom of the stretcher! problem solved! next season use wood!!!!
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Post by RonMarsh on Jan 28, 2011 6:44:59 GMT -6
The holes in the hook arms may be rounded off.
solutions:
1. With coarse sandpaper rough the inside of the hanger wire.
2 When the hooks are pulled tight, place a small Zip Tye just above the hook and cinch it down. This will keep the hook from sliding up.
3. Use clothes pins (spring type) to hold the pelt stretched. It may take several.
4. Tie or wire the hooks to the bottom once the pelt is stretched.
5. If you cannot get any of these things to work have someone else put up the fur.
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Post by trappnman on Jan 28, 2011 7:40:56 GMT -6
most itmes, the problem is angle of te hooks- start with the hook pointing up a tad as you attach it, then hold the pivot point firm, and push down the hook- locks them into place
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Post by irnhdmike on Jan 28, 2011 9:20:23 GMT -6
Maybe the holes where hooks attach to stretcher are too close to gether? Bet someone on here has photos of wire stretchers modified with wooden bases. Good way to go.
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Post by mr. finch on Jan 28, 2011 14:14:56 GMT -6
a chunk of wire fixes the problem
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Post by trappnman on Jan 28, 2011 15:48:57 GMT -6
actually, I described what I meant wrong-
put the hooks in with the top (the hook part) higher than the base (where it is attached to the wire side)-
then pull down on the base, until the hook locks in place- you can almost hear it "click"-
they won't go anywhere doing that.
if you mean hooks won't go into the leather, just sharpen them as stated
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Post by deanchapel on Jan 28, 2011 19:52:52 GMT -6
Get some coarse sandpaper and sand cross-ways against the wire. Scuff is up so that the hooks holes will catch better and clean the wire in that area of all grease.
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