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Used H stands with 330s and 280s for a lot of years. Now I use this.


Works well on both. Totally adjustable for depth. Sharpened rebar can be hammered just about anywhere. Trap can be staked with the rebar.

Still like h stands for 220s most times.

Ted

Don't forget the tman scholarship auction is going on. I know a lot of times posts that are stickied to the top don't get noticed so I just wanted to remind everyone to go check it out.

https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/forums/16/1/auction-forum

Glad you're Still Kickin'

Prayers

I don’t know about Mike and Mike but I’ve used the 650’s fully laminated and use 4# of pan tension +, without worrying. I used to think 5# might be a little much but after seeing Mr. Sterlings last demo I would not be afraid to go 6 or even 8# of pan tension. Glen stated that he was trying to catch a Mt. lion and was running 16 or 17# of tension and they were still catching coyotes . I can’t attest to that but can say I run a strong 4# of tension and always have a full foot in the trap in most cases. That being said , this would be your simplest solution.

Next if you don’t mind adding some chain 24” ,if I remember right ( maybe 28” ) , this will give your trap more time to lock up . After talking to Ed Medvets he claims if your not running a heavy pan , and use a short chain and don’t use shock springs , that most any animal has such a quick reaction to the trap firing that it can pull out almost instantly.

For me it was a no brainer, add pan tension. On a trap like a 650 with four coils , even with both laminations they come out of the ground pretty quick. On my old #4 long springs that are slower I added both chain and one of Ed’s shock springs. I have been modifying these traps over time and giving them some much needed pan tension. With Ed’s springs they now have 4 swivels and about 32” of chain.

These days the only pullouts I have are my cast jawed 550’s that only have 2 1/2# of pan tension, “ I’m working on that “ .

Few comments:

The new dash board screens that are in every new vehicle used to regulate everything are a hazard. Doesn't matter what is needed or wanted,( heat control, defroster, radio, gas mileage numbers or all the other crap that it is used for ), you have to take your eyes off the road to use it.

In my area, there are many long straight sections of roads. Some go for miles. Many white crosses along these roads. Speed and stupidity I suspect.

In Oregon, the speed limit for big trucks is 5 mph slower than passenger vehicles. Just causes long strings of vehicles with many trying to look around and passing on corners or many at a time. I usually just pull over and let them go if I have a long way to go. Take up the tail end and leave space for the next one to get around me. Many times the idiots get in front then turn off down the road a ways, or we all get to next town or light at the same time.

Congrats Todd! Good that you are teaching the grand kids and youth with traditions and trapping. Working in the villages, I see it is going away fast. First question I ask when arriving in a village, summer or winter, is who traps? What do they trap? Can I meet? I work along side young men from the village and I am shocked when they tell me no one traps or my grampa used to trap. Really deprives the sewing ladies of material. I couldn’t have enough tanned hides to sell when I go to villages. Good to hear from you. Did you weigh any of the wolverine? One on the right looks big..

Newhouse #6 ATC factory smooth jaw bear trap for sale. Trap is in very good condition overall. One spring has a very slight bend which can be seen at the slight discolored mark. Can send more pictures to email or phone.
SOLD

Thank you. Everything I look at has potassium as a preservative. I am using it, it is fermenting, but don't know if it will finish properly.

Will take $210

I keep it in a freezer that don't work.

I usually run the old victor #2 with no problems. Not targeting coon with them but have caught them, I try keeping them in water and haven’t had any chewing, only when they can get up on the bank is when I see it.

Got the first coat on and the fabric. 1st top coat goes on later today. Went well. Just used a piece of cotton material the wife had.
That table is 40"X36". I used 1 + a little out of the 2nd 8oz bottle of glue. Need to get another bottle for the top coats.
Wife thinks I should paint it purple but I don't think so.lol
btw Titebond II is indoor outdoor
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