{"product_id":"varm-gard-spinner-plate","title":"VARMGARD™ Varmint-Proof Stainless Steel Feeder Spinner Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTOP FEEDING THE THIEVES.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaccoons and squirrels are relentless around a game feeder. VARMGARD™ was built to stop them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't just another replacement spinner plate. VARMGARD is a heavy-duty, all-stainless-steel feeder defense system engineered to lock down access to your feed when the motor isn't running.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOCKED DOWN BY CENTRIFUGAL FORCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVARMGARD uses the rotation of your feeder motor to operate its three locking legs. When the feeder spins, centrifugal force moves the legs into operating position. When feeding stops, the system returns to its locked position—putting three solid points of protection between varmints and your corn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo complicated chain system. No collection of flexible links. No unnecessary moving parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach VARMGARD leg uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone simple hinge point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a rugged, straightforward design made for life underneath a feeder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY THREE LEGS MATTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo points of contact leave room for leverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVARMGARD uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree locking legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e positioned around the spinner plate to create a stable barrier that helps prevent raccoons, squirrels and other feed-robbing varmints from manipulating the plate and getting access to your feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen VARMGARD is closed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit's locked down like a vault.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBUILT FROM STAINLESS STEEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeders live outside. Rain, humidity, mud and years of exposure are part of the job.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why VARMGARD is constructed from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavy-duty stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for excellent corrosion resistance and long-term durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo cheap plate designed to rust away underneath your feeder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHEX-DRIVE SET SCREW MOUNTING— BECAUSE DETAILS MATTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVARMGARD™ secures to the feeder motor shaft with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehex-drive set screw instead of a traditional Phillips-head screw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy? Because Phillips heads can strip and tear out when they're tightened, removed or exposed to the elements repeatedly. The hex-drive design provides a more positive tool engagement, allowing you to securely tighten VARMGARD to the motor shaft without fighting a chewed-up screw head when it's time for service or adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a small detail—but VARMGARD was built around eliminating weak points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePASS THROUGH MOUNTING SHAFT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe VARMGARD is designed to mount on virtually any feeder with a 1\/4\" diameter motor shaft ( spinner plate is 5.25 inches wide by 2.75 inches tall). The shaft can mount from above or below making it a great option for both barrel style feeders with conventional lower control units or the new stand and fill style feeders with top mount shafts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBUILT SIMPLE. BUILT TO LAST.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe VARMGARD design eliminates the chain linkages and multiple flex points found on other varmint-resistant spinner designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree locking legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne hinge per leg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-stainless-steel construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentrifugal-force operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFewer unnecessary moving parts means fewer places for a determined raccoon to exploit—and fewer components to wear, stretch or fail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty all-stainless-steel construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-leg locking design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps prevent raccoons, squirrels and other varmints from stealing feed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentrifugal-force activated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatically locks down when the feeder isn't operating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo chain linkage system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.25-inch spinner plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty 2 lb. construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4-inch feeder motor shaft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for easy installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatent Pending\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVARMGARD™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOCK THE FEED DOWN. 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