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Do you have a link to which forks you purchased? Did you need anything else to attach them?

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Originally Posted By: CrazyJu
Do you have a link to which forks you purchased? Did you need anything else to attach them?


Yes, they are model PF-46C.

http://terraforceinc.com/pallet_forks

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Don Hightower = Dr. Beaver/otter !!
He charges by the hour and is not that expensive. Especially compared to the amount of money most on this forum have spent on their lakes and ponds.

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It was cold yesterday working on the dock. 34 degrees, misting rain with a 15mph wind.

I did my best to stay out there with them but came in a few times to warm up.




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That is looking sharp. I would love to build one like that on my new pond. Congrats!

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A little bit frightening to see the orange cord in the water there...Hopefully that is an air line eek

Looking very nice, I like those premade 'rafters' and the metal roofing is going to be sharp.

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My money is on an airline for the nail gun. I've never known an extension cord to float. wink


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Originally Posted By: Tbar
It was cold yesterday working on the dock.


TBar.....looks great
that's what I want without the roof.
Did they have to launch a big barge to do the piers?
What are the dimensions of the deck?
It is a fixed dock correct?
I would like the builders name or was it you?


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For the Beavers or Otters, learn the rules and then learn how to use traps.

I learned from one of the best and it is paying off for us.







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Nothing more effective than a correctly placed conibear! Those look like 220s. Are they big enough for beaver?

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Bill,
Those are 330's. I set them up because I was unsure if I had beavers and or otters. Turns out I had two otters. The traps went back to work, I'll see if I have more problems or not. I am betting on the beavers as well, I have seen some occasional damage that must be beavers.


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Ahhh. Setting a double spring always made me nervous. I trapped alone and was always thinking, ok, so when you screw up and catch yourself what ya gonna do! If your setting a 110 single and catch yourself you just say Son of a B@&xH that hurts and set yourself free. A 330 double means possibly a broken bone and a miserable walk to the truck and a walk of shame to get help!

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Yeah those 330's are all business. Pretty unforgiving.


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Brian, you get those set without the tongs?? wink grin


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Nice job Brian. Didn't you say you found the slides in one of the Topia's?


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It was cold yesterday working on the dock.


TBar.....looks great
that's what I want without the roof.
Did they have to launch a big barge to do the piers?
What are the dimensions of the deck?
It is a fixed dock correct?
I would like the builders name or was it you?


Zep, It's a 16' x 16' platform.

No barge, they worked their way out from shore and drove the posts with a pneumatic pile driver. It was a real trapez act sometimes and yes the dock is fixed. A buddy of mine from Lousiana that builds docks came over and did the job. He, his wife, son and helper stayed at the house with us for several days.

I sent you a PM.

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Originally Posted By: esshup
Brian, you get those set without the tongs?? wink grin


I am thinking you would have to use tongs on a 330. I never used anything bigger than a 220 double and I set those springs by hand.


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Scott,
Not only did I use tongs, but I got the big tongs with the Kung Fu grip!! I like my hands and want them nowhere near open 330's.

Allen,
Yep, the thieving varmints were headed to Extratopia, while they did make it, they won't be back.

On a side note, I get to use my new tanning equipment. I see gloves in my future.

TBAR,
Looking good!!

Are you going to be able to fish off that dock? Is the roof going to be an issue for casting? Also, are your corner posts 4x4's or bigger? We are working on our dock and any input is welcome!!


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The roof may impair overhead casting, just gotta go side armed. It'll be a nice trade off for shade on a hot or rainy day.

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After attending the Pond Boss Conference I am wanting to purchasing a Texas Hunter LM175. I think I have a healthy BG population and look forward to feeding them.


Experimenting with some dog food in a basket feeding the BG aka Bass bait. smile



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Tbar, great decision. Did you get the solar charger option? It pretty much makes the TH's maintenance free. They're the only feeders I have personally used that don't cake up from fish food dust, so that eliminates a lot of winter cleanings.


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Al, I haven't ordered it yet but yes I will get the solar panel.

It was good meeting you at the conference!

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A snow day at the farm. Only happens once or twice a year here in NE Texas.

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Great pics Tbar!


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Beautiful, TBar. If I end up with a pond & home half so scenic, I'd be a happy guy! smile


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