Saturday, March 21, 2015
Good News, Shipping by Fedex
We just learned that Fedex will be the new shipper for Comstock and Tomahawk Cage Traps, accessories and anything dealing in ADC trappers and everyone else too! This is great news for two reasons, first reduced rates passed on to customers and secondly, there will be Saturday deliveries, which can be huge. For those who need a trap or accessory, anything in ADC quickly, there will be no more 3 day waits over a long weekend until Monday, it can come on Saturday!
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Magnetic Triggers (reusable / magnetic trigger unit)
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Friday, March 6, 2015
Magnetic "break away, removable/reusable triggers"
It might be a bit premature to mention these trigger units as they have not yet been put to the test, but I am kind of excited out the prospect of perhaps, finally having a "break away, removable" trigger unit that will not be easily damaged by raccoons etc. I believe these new magnetic trigger wire units will work as a replacement trigger for the 9x11 and 12x12 traps at the very least and might even work on the 12x18 beaver trap too. Even if this unit is not the end game, we believe that it is a step in the right direction.
For a long time we have been working on a simple, easy replacement trigger for a host of reasons. Exploring several ideas and experimenting, we did not find exactly what we wanted for some time, but kept plugging along with no intent to surrender until a replacement trigger setup was found. Again, I will qualify this by saying, it is brand new and not tested, but shows a lot of promise.
Recently we found a small powerful magnet with the right configuration and correct strength with which to attach soft 14 gage wire and perhaps even 12 gage wire. The magnet will simply stick to the swing bar, with trigger wires extending into the trap as before. With enough power in the magnet to hold the unit firmly in place, the animal will fire the trap, but with a twist. When confronted with an agitated raccoon, the primary critters that inflict trigger wire damage, this trigger will simply fall away and drop to the bottom of the cage after the catch is made, out of the way.
What we are hoping for is that when the wire rests on the cage floor the raccoon will have little interest in it, as shown when standard traps are set with the triggers coming from the bottom. Because of the swing bar trigger with 1/2 inch wide mounting surface, the magnet will pop right on and match the bar. Once it is loose after falling away, a raccoon will have little or no purchase or resistance with which to work against the trigger wires to bend and break them. Since a coon should not fight the wire there should be little or no straightening. Due to the size of unit and magnetism, the until will remain with the trap and should not be lost, sticking to the cage wires or frame.
The advantage of having a unit function like this is (1) to speed resetting, saving on wire straightening or wire replacement time. Also, any (2) wire straightening or replacing can be done outside of the cage in your hands, hopefully without tools. (3) This unit can be popped on where you want them, (4) as many or as few as you like and easily moved up or down the swing bar, positioned where you want them. (5) Triggers can quickly be made into a loop or attached at center with two separate wires protruding into the trap as usual, your choice. (6) There is a wing nut for quick wire swapping (7) with components made of stainless to resist rust. (8) Using soft wires and or loops, animals risk little chance of being poked.
The magnets appear to be compatible with the powder coating. If more trigger strength is your choice, twisting wires together from two separate units effectively doubles the strength of the trigger wires.
For a long time we have been working on a simple, easy replacement trigger for a host of reasons. Exploring several ideas and experimenting, we did not find exactly what we wanted for some time, but kept plugging along with no intent to surrender until a replacement trigger setup was found. Again, I will qualify this by saying, it is brand new and not tested, but shows a lot of promise.
Recently we found a small powerful magnet with the right configuration and correct strength with which to attach soft 14 gage wire and perhaps even 12 gage wire. The magnet will simply stick to the swing bar, with trigger wires extending into the trap as before. With enough power in the magnet to hold the unit firmly in place, the animal will fire the trap, but with a twist. When confronted with an agitated raccoon, the primary critters that inflict trigger wire damage, this trigger will simply fall away and drop to the bottom of the cage after the catch is made, out of the way.
What we are hoping for is that when the wire rests on the cage floor the raccoon will have little interest in it, as shown when standard traps are set with the triggers coming from the bottom. Because of the swing bar trigger with 1/2 inch wide mounting surface, the magnet will pop right on and match the bar. Once it is loose after falling away, a raccoon will have little or no purchase or resistance with which to work against the trigger wires to bend and break them. Since a coon should not fight the wire there should be little or no straightening. Due to the size of unit and magnetism, the until will remain with the trap and should not be lost, sticking to the cage wires or frame.
The advantage of having a unit function like this is (1) to speed resetting, saving on wire straightening or wire replacement time. Also, any (2) wire straightening or replacing can be done outside of the cage in your hands, hopefully without tools. (3) This unit can be popped on where you want them, (4) as many or as few as you like and easily moved up or down the swing bar, positioned where you want them. (5) Triggers can quickly be made into a loop or attached at center with two separate wires protruding into the trap as usual, your choice. (6) There is a wing nut for quick wire swapping (7) with components made of stainless to resist rust. (8) Using soft wires and or loops, animals risk little chance of being poked.
The magnets appear to be compatible with the powder coating. If more trigger strength is your choice, twisting wires together from two separate units effectively doubles the strength of the trigger wires.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Comstock Powered Door, Lock Ring Live Cage Trap for Woodchucks/Skunks an...
This new addition to the Comstock Line will be sold from our Upstate NY location at this time. Please call or email anytime if you have questions.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
New Traps Ready-Patent Pending
Though we are not in production with manufacture at this time, we are excited about the new traps we have developed and will be making in our shop on a limited basis. Since it is just me cutting, bending parts, welding and doing all of the fabrication at this point, I won't be able to make big numbers, but will be happy to provide traps as quickly as I can for those interested.
We now have bobcat traps, powered, angled, lock ring doors with wire triggers, something not done before. The traps are fast, with powered doors, lock like ring door traps combined with the signature wire trigger we are known for. We have made them in 10.5x19.5x36, 12x24x36 and others.
Since this trap worked so well, we quickly made them in 12x12x36 for raccoons, with great results.
With these under our belt, we plan to make some 8x8x24 to try out on skunks and chucks.
Lock rings are not as versatile as lock bars, but for many animals like chucks, skunks, armadillos and possum that are often caught on the ground, they will work just fine. They have worked great baited for raccoons, but in positive setting conditions where traps may be set either sideways, upside down or vertically, the 9x11 lock bar trap is the way to go.
After a quick study of this system it was evident that this combination would actually work vertically too when the door was facing downward, which meant, we had a winning combination for a Drop In Raccoon Chimney Trap. The Chimney Trap will drop into a Chimney, out of sight. When the raccoon climbs the trap to exit the chimney and reaches the closed door, he will pull on the trigger bar located 1" from the end of the trap and fire it. The powered door slams shut. The lock rings drop to the bottom. The raccoon is caught. This trap was made with a 5x9 outside opening like widely used chimney traps that have been around for years. Other drop in traps are 43 inches long, while this trap is but 29 inches long. At just under 9 pounds, it is a light weight, easy to take up a ladder. Rather than clip the top plate to the end of the trap, we made the place to fold and fit into the trap for storage and to save on shipping. It can be clipped into place and left in place if desired.
Having made a trap similar to this chimney trap last year at 30 inches long that worked as expected, we believe this trap will perform the same way. In the first test 3 coon were each captured first night in the we tested last year, all big coon, no misses or mishaps.
We will be taking orders for these over the phone, 518-792-2371. These traps are simpler in nature to what we have made in the past and are intended to be less expensive, while still doing the same job as previous models with the exception of special situations in ADC work. We can make custom sizes to suit.
We now have bobcat traps, powered, angled, lock ring doors with wire triggers, something not done before. The traps are fast, with powered doors, lock like ring door traps combined with the signature wire trigger we are known for. We have made them in 10.5x19.5x36, 12x24x36 and others.
Since this trap worked so well, we quickly made them in 12x12x36 for raccoons, with great results.
With these under our belt, we plan to make some 8x8x24 to try out on skunks and chucks.
Lock rings are not as versatile as lock bars, but for many animals like chucks, skunks, armadillos and possum that are often caught on the ground, they will work just fine. They have worked great baited for raccoons, but in positive setting conditions where traps may be set either sideways, upside down or vertically, the 9x11 lock bar trap is the way to go.
After a quick study of this system it was evident that this combination would actually work vertically too when the door was facing downward, which meant, we had a winning combination for a Drop In Raccoon Chimney Trap. The Chimney Trap will drop into a Chimney, out of sight. When the raccoon climbs the trap to exit the chimney and reaches the closed door, he will pull on the trigger bar located 1" from the end of the trap and fire it. The powered door slams shut. The lock rings drop to the bottom. The raccoon is caught. This trap was made with a 5x9 outside opening like widely used chimney traps that have been around for years. Other drop in traps are 43 inches long, while this trap is but 29 inches long. At just under 9 pounds, it is a light weight, easy to take up a ladder. Rather than clip the top plate to the end of the trap, we made the place to fold and fit into the trap for storage and to save on shipping. It can be clipped into place and left in place if desired.
Having made a trap similar to this chimney trap last year at 30 inches long that worked as expected, we believe this trap will perform the same way. In the first test 3 coon were each captured first night in the we tested last year, all big coon, no misses or mishaps.
We will be taking orders for these over the phone, 518-792-2371. These traps are simpler in nature to what we have made in the past and are intended to be less expensive, while still doing the same job as previous models with the exception of special situations in ADC work. We can make custom sizes to suit.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Roof Setting for Raccoons, "Roof Proofing."
Many of the guys are using the 1/2x1 mesh, 14 gage wire cage traps for roofs when dealing with raccoons with very good results. The reason for the tight mesh is to keep raccoons from getting ahold of shingles and doing damage. Coon are notorious when it comes to wrecking anything they can get their mitts on. The 9x11 cages were made with a bit of an intentional gap under the door so that debris would not clog the door as it closed, no jamming. Though we have not heard of roof damage with the standard cages, while the opening is very small, it might be possible for a raccoon to reach out under a door a short distance.
By attaching a flush mount extension ring or rings to single or double door Comstock cage traps the traps should be pretty much "roof proof." The ring extends 6 inches beyond the door to prevent reaching out and turns the traps into flush mount units for positive den setting. Also, we do make traps in extra heavy duty 12 gage wire, not only incredibly strong, "bullet proof," the gaps between the wires are smaller yet.
The rings can be quickly attached and can be just as easily removed depending on situation or what is required, one more option.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Trapping Gators in a Comstock Alligator Trap
The first gator taken in this trap was a shade over 5 feet long.
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