Author Topic: Duke trap spring strength (Read 859 times)

mntrapper32 · « **on:** August 14, 2003, 01:49:20 AM »

Is there a difference in spring strength between a Duke #1.75 and a #2 coilspring?

Just curious because I read on another post that they basically have the same jaw spread so I was wondering what the difference is between them.

Wackyquacker · « **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2003, 12:35:00 PM »

I don't know why ole Thong Man hasn't replied to your post he'd be the guy to answer that question. In all honesty I don't know. Seems like the springs should be stronger but then again there isn't much difference in the jaws as you pointed out. I don't know the history of the 1.75...is it a shrunk down #2 (smaller jaws and big springs) or a swelled up 1.5 (bigger jaws and wee springs)? :? Maybe Steve or RdFx will know.

Edge · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2003, 12:59:32 PM »

WQ,what about me,huh?I could answer that.Well ,actually,I DONT,know,but you didn't know that........LMAO!
Can you tell I'm trapped at the puter and booooorrrreeeed?

Edge

mntrapper32 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2003, 05:13:43 PM »

Bogmaster · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2003, 06:29:16 PM »

Just got in some #2s and 13/4s.Will try and get some boxes cracked open tomorrow and get back to you. Tom

mntrapper32 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 09, 2003, 12:18:15 PM »

Bogmaster · « **Reply #6 on:** September 09, 2003, 04:21:31 PM »

MN,just looked at the #2s--very stout springed.I will reply 0n the #1 3/4s when I get them unloade from the trailer. Tom

WhiteMtnCur · « **Reply #7 on:** September 09, 2003, 05:03:30 PM »

In a side-by-side comparison they both seem to be pretty close in spring strength. The new style Duke's are nice traps.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #8 on:** September 09, 2003, 05:31:47 PM »

Mn., cur is right on, finally got some # 1 3/4s unloaded . It is almost impossible to tell if either is stronger than the other. Tom

trappnman · « **Reply #9 on:** September 10, 2003, 01:55:46 AM »

Yes, the new duke is a nice trap- as was the old duke. I use a lot of both, and see no difference in success rates and overall performance.

I have some duke 1.75 have been using for over a decade w/o changing springs- still hold yotes just fine (I should add my yote traps are for the most part only used during my 5-6 week coyote season.)

mntrapper32 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 10, 2003, 02:04:29 AM »

Thanks for the help guys. :grin:

Drifter1 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2003, 09:34:22 AM »

Steve do you run any of the old square style duke 1 3/4 ? I still have a dozen or so from my original purchase when they first came out with duke brand . Sure would like a bunch more of them .

Drifter