Re: Trap Stakes
[Re: AnthonyT]
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07/19/23 03:36 PM
07/19/23 03:36 PM
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randall brannon
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I use 12" of 1/8" cable on the stake end, and 6" of chain on top. No cable end sticking up in the trap bed and I can cut the cable if need be. In this rocky KY soil sometimes there is no getting them back out of the ground, even with a good puller. I use the wolffang stake ends as they aren't a huge loss if I need to cut one and leave it. X2 with WV soil. More rock than soil.
God please keep they 19 fallen UBB miners out of trouble up there.
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Re: Trap Stakes
[Re: Tooltime]
#7909324
07/19/23 04:52 PM
07/19/23 04:52 PM
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I like my Super Stakes with 12"-16" of chain and attach it to the trap with a 3/16" quick link. When it comes time to pull, I drill along side my chain and pull it out or disconnect the quick link and go.
Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.
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Re: Trap Stakes
[Re: 20scout]
#7909553
07/19/23 09:57 PM
07/19/23 09:57 PM
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Tooltime
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I like my Super Stakes with 12"-16" of chain and attach it to the trap with a 3/16" quick link. When it comes time to pull, I drill along side my chain and pull it out or disconnect the quick link and go. Any problem driving them in semi frozen ground?
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Re: Trap Stakes
[Re: Tooltime]
#7909593
07/19/23 10:45 PM
07/19/23 10:45 PM
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20scout
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I use my driver to punch a pilot hole or predrill with a masonry bit in my cordless drill. If too frozen to pull, I undo the quicklink and flag it. Will pull following spring while looking for sheds.
Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.
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Re: Trap Stakes
[Re: Tooltime]
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07/20/23 09:53 AM
07/20/23 09:53 AM
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Vinke
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How used to be on here and made them? I think he was building a log cabin at the time. That’s what I use.
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Re: Trap Stakes
[Re: Vinke]
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07/20/23 04:33 PM
07/20/23 04:33 PM
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How used to be on here and made them? I think he was building a log cabin at the time. That’s what I use. You're not thinking of the things Miranda made are you?
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Re: Trap Stakes
[Re: Tooltime]
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07/20/23 05:18 PM
07/20/23 05:18 PM
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Scott__aR
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I use super stakes with 18" of #3 chain. Quick links to attach coyote traps. Double super stakes for wolf traps whenever there is a season.
Wolf fangs w/ 12" of 1/8 cable and 6" of chain for everything else using split rings for attachment.
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Re: Trap Stakes
[Re: Vinke]
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07/20/23 06:38 PM
07/20/23 06:38 PM
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Mike Cope
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How used to be on here and made them? I think he was building a log cabin at the time. That’s what I use. POGO. He will be at the NTA in Escanaba
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Re: Trap Stakes
[Re: Tooltime]
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07/20/23 07:30 PM
07/20/23 07:30 PM
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Pogo anchors for me as well MOST times. Then rebar if can't get other in.
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Re: Trap Stakes
[Re: Tooltime]
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07/23/23 01:37 PM
07/23/23 01:37 PM
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Double check the Super Stakes to make sure the casting isn't cracked or flawed. I understand there have been some reports of cracked casting on the small loop that attaches to the cable/chain and have been known to snap. Also make sure to weld the chain on using an S hook or something similar as there can be a lot of pressure on that area when pulling up stakes. Other than that I won't use any other method to secure my traps.
Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.
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Re: Trap Stakes
[Re: Tooltime]
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08/02/23 03:23 PM
08/02/23 03:23 PM
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I hope to pick up a few more in at our convention coming up soon. Will be interesting to see how that batch fairs. I just went thought all my Super Steaks a few days ago and they all look good. Good to hear your getting new replacements.
Common sense is a not a vegetable that does well in everyone's garden.
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