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#554011 - 01/31/08 10:18 PM Jigs for Baseplates
lynx rufus lynx rufus trapper Registered: 01/23/08 Posts: 69 Loc: Northwest NE	Hello Trappers: I'm new to this site and I feel quite privileged to be included. I am looking for ideas for a jig to press the grooves for the 'D' ring on home made baseplates. Pictures would be very helpful.
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#554014 - 01/31/08 10:20 PM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: lynx rufus]
KYBOY KYBOY trapper Registered: 12/22/06 Posts: 3379 Loc: East, Kentucky	Here ya go.... _________________________ Take life by the throat, then choke it until it spits up what you want!
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#554033 - 01/31/08 10:27 PM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: KYBOY]
lynx rufus lynx rufus trapper Registered: 01/23/08 Posts: 69 Loc: Northwest NE	Simply Genius!! Thank you KYBOY. I'll need a heavier duty press.
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#554037 - 01/31/08 10:28 PM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: lynx rufus]
Possumslayer Possumslayer trapper Registered: 11/02/07 Posts: 905 Loc: South Central Nebraska	A bench vise will work. _________________________ Brevior saltare cum deformibus mulieribus est vita
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#554043 - 01/31/08 10:30 PM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: lynx rufus]
Swamprat Swamprat trapper Registered: 01/02/08 Posts: 299 Loc: Abbeville, LA	How much pressure to properly form the baseplates...I have a 10k and 20k pneumatic press @ work, if this is enough, I may make a jig similar to the one pictured. _________________________ OH WELL.....Democracy was getting old anyway!
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#554055 - 01/31/08 10:37 PM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: Swamprat]
lynx rufus lynx rufus trapper Registered: 01/23/08 Posts: 69 Loc: Northwest NE	You got me thinkin' MEN! Now i'm wonderin' about the use of a hydraulic jack. This site is brainstorming at its best! I'm greatful.
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#554071 - 01/31/08 10:45 PM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: Swamprat]
KYBOY KYBOY trapper Registered: 12/22/06 Posts: 3379 Loc: East, Kentucky	Originally Posted By: Swamprat How much pressure to properly form the baseplates...I have a 10k and 20k pneumatic press @ work, if this is enough, I may make a jig similar to the one pictured. Oh yea, that'll work....A "good" 6" or 8" bench vise will bend 1/8" flatstrap ok. The bench vise in the pic is too small. I only used it for the pic. A hydraulic jack also works real well with a stand built for it. Edited by KYBOY (01/31/08 10:46 PM) _________________________ Take life by the throat, then choke it until it spits up what you want!
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#554133 - 01/31/08 11:24 PM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: KYBOY]
lynx rufus lynx rufus trapper Registered: 01/23/08 Posts: 69 Loc: Northwest NE	Thanx again for all the input gentlemen. You all have been very helpful.
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#554188 - 02/01/08 12:58 AM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: lynx rufus]
Coyote1263 Coyote1263 trapper Registered: 12/23/06 Posts: 375 Loc: Fisher,Ill	Aren't they cheap enough to just buy'm?Unless'n your gonna do several hundred traps. _________________________
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#554223 - 02/01/08 03:55 AM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: Coyote1263]
possum skinner possum skinner trapper Registered: 12/25/06 Posts: 2393 Loc: Virginia 38 - act 10 - feel 68	Here is my homemade creation ... I use it in my homemade "H" press ... powered by a hand hydraulic jack _________________________ You know why? 'Cause I'm a professional $;\)$
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#554318 - 02/01/08 07:14 AM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: possum skinner]
TexA TexA trapper Registered: 12/24/06 Posts: 2079 Loc: Estherville, IA	I like your idea Mr. Howard! I might have to try something like that too. Here's the one I've used for several years and it works good too. _________________________ TexA Member Iowa Trappers Association National Trappers Association
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#554331 - 02/01/08 07:38 AM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: TexA]
PETER PETER trapper Registered: 09/22/07 Posts: 68 Loc: THE Jackson Co, Iowa	what is the baseplate used for? _________________________ born and raised in THE jackson county, iowa.
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#554381 - 02/01/08 08:17 AM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: PETER]
Dead Coyote Dead Coyote trapper Registered: 02/23/07 Posts: 1186 Loc: S.W. Minnesota	Originally Posted By: PETER what is the baseplate used for? To strengthen the base of the trap for 4 coiling and to get a straight line of anchoring from chain to trap. In short, it's beef's them up for tough critters. _________________________ Proud Member of the Minnesota Trappers Association, and we will never surrender!
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#554500 - 02/01/08 09:38 AM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: Dead Coyote]
ADC ADC trapper Registered: 12/25/06 Posts: 4445 Loc: Iowa	I hope you guys got them pictures saved over on the Archives "read only" forum. Click here! Good stuff fellas! ~ADC~ _________________________ All new site ---> Iowa Trappers Talk
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#554975 - 02/01/08 02:13 PM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: ADC]
DanlDon DanlDon trapper Registered: 02/13/07 Posts: 19 Loc: Lorain Co., Ohio	I showed a toolmaker at work a baseplate and asked him about making a simple jig for pressing them with a hydraulic press. This is what I got. It will do different length baseplates by adjusting the stop screw. I only asked for simple! It only cost me a couple pops and coffee. _________________________ Don Member OSTA, NTA, Lorain Co. Beekeepers
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#556130 - 02/02/08 06:34 AM Re: Jigs for Baseplates [Re: DanlDon]
TexA TexA trapper Registered: 12/24/06 Posts: 2079 Loc: Estherville, IA	That looks like a "Pro's" work Don... Should work just fine! _________________________ TexA Member Iowa Trappers Association National Trappers Association
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