How do I rejuvenate my neglected traps?

[JohnGalway 1,043]

My two Fenns are a bit rusty and, as I think Duckwing described, creak like castle doors. What should I do to tidy them up and make them more efficient in their job?

 

ATB,

 

John

[Rolfe 2]

My two Fenns are a bit rusty and, as I think Duckwing described, creak like castle doors. What should I do to tidy them up and make them more efficient in their job?

 

ATB,

 

John

 

John i can tell you what I do with mine when they become a bit creaky. Firstly I wire brush them down with a good quality wire brush, this takes a bit of time to do properly and i use a small "toothbrush" type wire brush to get into all the nooks and crannys. Any really bad rust areas to the arms I use coarse sandpaper followed by emery cloth. When I have done this I use a piece of clear Candle (Non-scented) to wax down the sliding arms of the trap this allows the trap to fire sweetly (losing the creaky sound) Finally I lubricate the spring with a TINY amount of vegetable oil applied with a small paint brush.

 

Rolfe.