coonboy
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Post by coonboy on Jun 27, 2012 17:45:06 GMT -6
Has anyone tried them on there 1 1/2 coils for coons? Do you like them ? Are they hard to weld on ?
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Post by furgood on Jun 27, 2012 18:20:39 GMT -6
LLL has, and will probally respond with a positive recomendation.
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Post by Horn on Jun 27, 2012 18:40:33 GMT -6
I have several dozen. I like them will finish welding the rest on someday.
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Post by possum63 on Jun 27, 2012 20:34:31 GMT -6
I welded a bunch on last fall and love them. I need to weld them on the rest of my traps. I have a thin piece of brass off of a door kickplate. I just put the brass between the jaws and spot the jaws in three spots. I also built a jig that I use to make the jaws. Like most people, I am always out to save a buck. By the time I'm done I think I am into the jaws for about $3.00 a doz.
Back to the original question, I would recommend them to anyone.
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Post by LLLTrapper on Jun 28, 2012 5:51:11 GMT -6
 I can BUY these from Rich for around a buck a set . Take a piece of sheet metal and cut it narrow enough to fit in the jaw. Put it in the vise. Clamp the metal in a vise. Get the trap upside down clamped onto the sheet metal. Put your jaw up against the sheet metal where it is centered and weld it into place. I weld mine on the ends and in the center. The sheet metal holds them until done and gives them clearance for the trap to close completely. To answer the question they will beef that little trap up like you wouldn't believe. I feel it makes one of the best coon/mink traps you can get. I can make these buying reg. jaw dukes cheaper than I can buy factory DJs. I think they are a true laminated jaw as well as the swelling of the foot will get between the chew gaurds and really hold. Hope this helps. LLL |
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7oaks
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Post by 7oaks on Jun 28, 2012 16:24:45 GMT -6
I started with RK's, but now I just cut a 20 penny nail ! Attachments:
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coonboy
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Post by coonboy on Jun 29, 2012 16:01:26 GMT -6
Thank you ! I just ordered some from Rich. Hope to be welding them on next week.
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Post by jdrogge on Jun 29, 2012 16:52:40 GMT -6
Is there an advantage to Rich's shape or will straight, such as the 20 penny nail, work just as well? How much room does there need to be between them Larry, I guess I'm asking how heavy is your sheet metal?
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Post by possum63 on Jun 29, 2012 17:27:04 GMT -6
The sheetmetal won't leave much of a gap at all. They will be about even with the outside of the jaw. The brass that I use is about as thick as 16ga. sheetmetal. The good part about brass is that weld won't stick to it if you would happen to "miss" or spill over.  |
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Post by LLLTrapper on Jun 29, 2012 20:09:12 GMT -6
The sheetmetal won't leave much of a gap at all. They will be about even with the outside of the jaw. The brass that I use is about as thick as 16ga. sheetmetal. The good part about brass is that weld won't stick to it if you would happen to "miss" or spill over. Couldn't have answered it better. I smear a little tip grease on mine. The thinner the better. As for the design or nails I think the nails will be ok but you only have two welds opposed to three on Riches. LLL |
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