Hey all

[white316]

What keeps the pan on a dog-less trap from falling.
I'am sure its something simple,but i can't picture it.

[fuzz269]

I have montana #3's and the best way I can figure it is the spring preashur of the jaws pushin up against the little tab on the back of pan, it is over centerd alittle and that holds it. I know that is a poor explanation lol. If you want I can probly get a pix tomorow if that would help.

[white316]

A pic would be great fuzz.

[sneakysnake]

It is as Fuzz said. The pan is basically a lever and the center of gravity is set way forward and the pressure from the jaw pulls against the pivot point of the pan. Whew, hope that helps.

[sneakysnake]

Here are some pic's Hope this answers your question better. I have the trap and Camera handy, so if you want more pics, just tell me what you want. This trap is one I bought late in the season and just waxed and set. It was only in the ground for 24 hours and then pulled.

[fuzz269]

Ya what he said lol, Thanks SS your pix were just what I was tryin to say lol

[trapnhunt]

Is it the same dog & pan on their offsets?

[sneakysnake]

Fuzz, one photo is worth a thousand words. ;D

[fuzz269]

You bet it is SS, and if it is me typin the words it might be closer to 2000 words per pix lol.

Trapnhunt the montanas I have are OS and they look the exact same to me.

[white316]

Thank you H. now i know, Thank you to fuzz.