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Post by sawzall on Nov 11, 2013 21:55:43 GMT -6
So I've got the cooker fired up and putting the wax to my steel and the neighbor pulls up...make a long story short he says "I've never seen guys do this kinda stuff" my reply "me neither, so don't take notes" traps all looked good. I did however forget to prop the jaws open during the ordeal. What's the reasoning behind doing that? You cover other area with wax but the wax is to increase speed, cover scent, and provide one more barrier to rust if I'm correct? Also after the wax dried the some of the pans stuck to the jaws, no problem there...break them apart. Did I do something wrong or is that the nature of things?
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Post by deercreek on Nov 12, 2013 0:26:08 GMT -6
Spreading the jaws is to allow wax to coat the inside of the jaw. That is twofold though. Yes it protects from rust but it gives a slicker surface for an animal to pull against
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Post by Walleye Joe on Nov 12, 2013 10:38:54 GMT -6
My ONLY reason for doing it is to keep the jaws from sticking together! If it does other positive things then it's all for good!  |
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Post by luked on Nov 13, 2013 18:21:52 GMT -6
I never hold the jaws open on mine when I wax and never noticed any reason too
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Post by krank on Nov 13, 2013 20:56:27 GMT -6
never heard of opening jaws.....been doing it wrong
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Post by Walleye Joe on Nov 13, 2013 22:26:27 GMT -6
I put a nail in the jaws before dipping. Like this.  |
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