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Dyeing Traps with Cold Dip

June 16, 2017 by Jeremiah 3 Comments

You can buy traps from the factory and use them without dyeing, but it's not recommended.  They'll start rusting quickly, causing poor performance, likelihood of failure, and a shorter life span.  Traditionally, traps were dyed with tannins from the bark and/or boughs of certain trees.  They were then dipped in wax.  The dye provided a thin layer of protection by binding with … [Read more...]

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