Author Topic: preparing a 330 (Read 888 times)

dunawayeric · « **on:** December 20, 2002, 12:39:12 AM »

do you have to prepare a 330 that is going to be used for beaver the same as you do fox traps ...like waxing and dying them....and aslo when you set them do you need gloves and boots..

diddy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2002, 03:14:42 AM »

From my own use, I always cleaned dyed and waxed my 330's. It will help prevent them from rusting which can weaken a trap over a period of time. Once you wax a 330, take a knife and cut the wax out of the triger notch to prevent it from firing to quick. 330'S are a Powerful trap,be careful, they have been knowin to break trappers arms. Gloves and Boots are nice for the trapper, but the Beaver dont really pay any mind to human scent.

dunawayeric · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2002, 03:37:03 AM »

thanks that is a big help....i think i will skip the waxng part...cant afford a broken arm

clint · « **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2002, 06:01:50 AM »

Checkout this link I think you might find it helpful. http://www.trapperman.com/trapperman/article_two.html

clint

Bogmaster · « **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2002, 08:06:07 AM »

Never,Ever and I repeat,Never,Ever--wax a 330.This tool is not a thing to wax--waxing is for footholds not boddygrippers--a waxed 330 is like smoking while standing in gasoline.
I wash the factory oil from new 330s,then I dip them in Blackies steel coat -mixed with coleman fuel.I only single dip 330s,then I do not have to scrape triggers or dogs. Tom