jd
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Post by jd on Aug 29, 2007 8:49:45 GMT -5
when loading snares, what is the diameter of the object that you use to roll the cable on? or does it matter? The reason I ask is because mine are just not coming out like they should. I seen a wonderful post on here discussing how to load the snare and it was great!! I'm using a gutter spike which is about 3/8 is size in my vise.
also, approximately how much of the cable should you load? and what is exactly the technique while rolling the cable?
Any info would be highly appreciated.
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Post by ADC on Aug 30, 2007 21:42:06 GMT -5
I use 3/8" lag bolts. I pull the cable over it in a 90* angle. meaning straitght from the side and straight down. It depends on how big of loop you'll be using as to how much cable you load. about 1/3 of the loop size is a good place to start. The harder you pull when doing the loading makes all the difference. Alss I can add beyond that is just practice. OH and be sure you are loading them with the natural curl of the cable and not against it. If you ever see me or Newt or Rally or many others, at a convention just ask and we'll show you in a minute. Heres a link to how I do it for anyone who hasn't seen it... jayme220.proboards53.com/index.cgi?board=archive7&action=display&thread=1187482627
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jd
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Post by jd on Aug 31, 2007 8:29:33 GMT -5
ADC,
Your post giving instruction on the loading technique is awesome. I used to buy all of my snares from Rally and Robert from Prosnares, but its been hard to get in touch with these guys the last couple of years.
Man, after using loaded snares and cable restraints, there's no way I would use one that wasn't loaded!
Anyways, I planned on building my own but just didn't have the technique, but after seeing your response, I think that I was trying to curl to much of the cable. Your tip with 1/3 of the loop size I think will help solve my dilema. I'm going to try your tip sometime this morning. I'll give you an update.
thanks again ADC!
btw: this website is wonderful. Its nice to be able to talk with fellow trappers and snaremen and learn new info. Everything about these post are pure education.
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ADC
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Post by ADC on Aug 31, 2007 11:41:32 GMT -5
Glad I could help. Let me know how they turn out.
~ADC~
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Post by Sunshine on Sept 1, 2007 14:34:21 GMT -5
ADC...i ned the link to your site again please.
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Post by ADC on Sept 2, 2007 13:37:16 GMT -5
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Post by Newt on Sept 3, 2007 20:20:12 GMT -5
On cable smaller than 1/16" .I use a 20p nail.
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Post by cattrax on Sept 6, 2007 9:30:09 GMT -5
I just use my thumb and finger to load my snares, it has always worked for me any way. Plus its handy when I'm putting out snares, if I have one I want to load I can do it right there.
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Post by hawkeye on Sept 13, 2007 12:04:12 GMT -5
Direction is important too, the cable has a memory, just like mono fishing line, so you have to load it in the direction of the coil.
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Post by mixedbag01 on Sept 22, 2007 9:23:40 GMT -5
i know this sound silly,but can you load snares that are already been made?
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Post by cajunbill2 on Sept 22, 2007 13:49:14 GMT -5
i don't know because i don't load mine but try one and see..
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Post by ADC on Sept 22, 2007 23:22:47 GMT -5
i know this sound silly,but can you load snares that are already been made? Yes you can. Just run the last 8" or so of the cable over a rod or even between your fingers like curling a ribbon. Try it a little at first then curl it harder til you got a nice round loop. ~ADC~
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Post by Earl8656 on Sept 22, 2007 23:28:00 GMT -5
Hawk, ADC, u are both right on the money..........btw, i can't think of a reason for not loading one
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Post by cajunbill2 on Sept 23, 2007 14:27:32 GMT -5
earl i can may be because i have never used one loaded....thats whats trapping is all about ..learning....some thing new to learn every day.....
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Post by Earl8656 on Sept 24, 2007 4:05:01 GMT -5
U're right Bill, I just learned about it a couple of years ago. Loading makes em so much quicker.
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Post by ADC on Sept 24, 2007 9:28:34 GMT -5
Earl we have an loop limit for 8" in HORIZONAL measurement here in Iowa, so I don't load coyote snares because I want the loops tall as possible to get their heads in an 8" wide loop. But that is the only exception to the rule on why not to use loaded snares.
That said, I still use alot of not loaded snares too for coon just cause they are faster to make, since I target body catches and coons plow right through anyway. lol
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Post by cajunbill2 on Sept 24, 2007 9:53:40 GMT -5
thanks adc
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Post by possumskinner on Sept 24, 2007 13:08:34 GMT -5
i spent the better part of three days sitting with Newt and talking ... a good portion of that time he was building snares ... if I had to guess ... hmmmm 20 to 30 dozen minimum
loading snares adds no more than 3 seconds to the whole process ... and thinking bout all those years of running tear drops kinda makes ya feel silly lol ;D
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Post by Earl8656 on Sept 29, 2007 6:20:51 GMT -5
I'm with you Possumskinner, Newt is where i got my limited knowledge on the subject also!
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