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Post by ambowpk on Apr 16, 2012 8:54:06 GMT -5
Made my first attempt at nightlatching a Sleepy Creek 1 1/2 coil spring last night. Is it possible to file the notch to high up? It won't click into place and I was wondering if the travel space created too much movement. I have tried filing the dog, moving it in and out. Glad I made my first attempt on a small trap. I did get it to latch once then of course tried a little extra filing. Should have left it at that.
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Post by ambowpk on Apr 17, 2012 20:56:37 GMT -5
Through persistence and research I was able to get it to work adequately enough. I then did the next one with a #6 triangle file and did just the dog much similar to the MB nightlatch. It clicks down, set at 2 lbs pan tension. I impressed myself and realize now I'm addicted to playing with traps.
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Post by Itrapny on Apr 18, 2012 5:22:08 GMT -5
Sorry I missed your 1st post...but it seems as if you've figured it out all by yourself ;D
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Post by inthewoods on Apr 18, 2012 6:42:29 GMT -5
If you check sleepy creeks website it tells you to file the dog and not the pan notch I believe same is done with new victors.
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Post by ambowpk on Apr 18, 2012 7:19:58 GMT -5
Yep, I read to check the SC site i a prior post at another forum and discovered that. No just have to work out a little creep. I'm guessing 1 stroke at a time to the front of the dog?
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Post by ambowpk on Apr 18, 2012 7:22:25 GMT -5
One question, what tension should the pan be for raccoons, I was guessing around 2 lbs. I'm guessing 3 lbs. for 'yotes and foxes? My wife finds my water bottles filled with lead shot amusing, she just shakes her head.
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Post by Itrapny on Apr 18, 2012 7:24:57 GMT -5
I've never really worried about pan tension all that much, especially before the traps are waxed because after you wax them it changes. I adjust mine so that they just about free fall before waxing and once they are waxed it seems to work out good for me.
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Post by davycrockett on Jul 20, 2015 19:54:16 GMT -5
I like to nightlatch just watch those rainy nights you might have a few sprung traps.I put sponge under pans, keep rocks out and puts alittle upward pressure under pan.
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Post by jeckman on Jul 20, 2015 20:48:12 GMT -5
I like to nightlatch just watch those rainy nights you might have a few sprung traps.I put sponge under pans, keep rocks out and puts alittle upward pressure under pan. I just file my notch down and forget the lightlatch. When its set its crisp and ready... Ever have problems with the sponge or underal freezing up?
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