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ADJUST - replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/10/08 01:51 PM
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I have an assortment of 1.5s and many need new springs I am debating whether I should go the music wire route or just use the stock style ones in original or one size up. I had several coon pullout when they didn't drown last year and in most cases it was an old trap and the springs weren't near as strong as they should be.
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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#925177
10/10/08 01:54 PM
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ADC
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I prefer the 1 1/2 music wire springs in my 1 1/2 coils. They stay stronger longer.
~ADC~
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/10/08 01:54 PM
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Lil' Bit
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Depends on the trap. Some traps can't handle bigger springs without reinforcement. Most of the ones I put music wire on were ok, though I had some older victors that bowed.
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/10/08 02:03 PM
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Hey Liz, what method do you use to set your traps? Over your knee? I always set 1.5's with just my hands so the frame doesn't get the pressure to bend upwards in the center. You think that could be why yours bowed along with the thinner frame of course?
~ADC~
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/10/08 06:59 PM
10/10/08 06:59 PM
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j morris
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I'd pick the #2 musics if they are baseplated. If not...1.5 musics will be your best choice IMO. Ditto. Although, I prefer 1.5 music wires on 1.5's.
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/10/08 07:50 PM
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Dale H
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I like 1 1/2 music's on 1 1/2 also
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/10/08 07:53 PM
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Lil' Bit
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Hey Liz, what method do you use to set your traps? Over your knee? I always set 1.5's with just my hands so the frame doesn't get the pressure to bend upwards in the center. You think that could be why yours bowed along with the thinner frame of course?
~ADC~ I set them on my thigh, ADC.
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/10/08 09:13 PM
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goldy
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I put #2 music wire on all my #1 1/2's. Maybe a little strong at first, but they soon weaken some. I RARELY have a coon pull out.
"They that can give up essential liberty to gain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety" Ben Franklin talking about guns
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/10/08 09:15 PM
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1st RiverRat
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I put #2 music wire on all my #1 1/2's. Maybe a little strong at first, but they soon weaken some. I RARELY have a coon pull out. YUP you said it
Adam Utterback
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/11/08 09:15 AM
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Hey Liz, what method do you use to set your traps? Over your knee? I always set 1.5's with just my hands so the frame doesn't get the pressure to bend upwards in the center. You think that could be why yours bowed along with the thinner frame of course?
~ADC~ I set them on my thigh, ADC. You think that has anything do with the bending? Here's the way I do it, even the duke #11's with the extra strong springs and weak frames don't bend this way. It's not for everyone though, I'm sure.... Setting 1 1/2 coils....
Setting #11 DLS....
~ADC~
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/11/08 04:16 PM
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Lil' Bit
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1: I'm pudgy, so I don't know what on earth would be pushing hard enough on the trap to make it want to bow.
2: I think that if a trap is properly reinforced, or properly constructed int hef irst place, it shouldn't bow. Thin frames with stronger-than-intended springs will bow as soona s you put the springs on it, or relatively soon after few settings.
imho.
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/11/08 04:19 PM
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Lil' Bit
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Oh, and I can't do that, ADC. My hands aren't big enough. When I try your way, that fatty section at the base of my thumb isn't even up the arch at all. *pout*
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/11/08 04:46 PM
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Lil' Bit
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*sniffles and looks at her hands* They're not little... They're just not big. :P they're perfect for my arms.
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/11/08 04:49 PM
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look pretty small from here, hey I saw that you better wave with all those lil fingers next time ;P
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Re: replacing springs musicwire vs stock
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10/11/08 04:54 PM
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Lil' Bit
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*whistles...* wha? Huh? Dunno what you're talking about... :p
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