Somehow similar story here. But later I started to whip by hand, use
some flee market sissor and a hatpin as dubing needle. So, only 2 or 3
tools on the bench, makes life easier. The remaining stuff is in a box.
Some how downgrade process <G>
Ahh stop: Dubbing wirl for some pattern.....
Rene
On 12/21/2011 06:27 PM, Eric Worm wrote:
Don,
I agree with you.
* I started out with a cheap chinese clamp jaw vice, graduated to
a thompson ultra, and then to a renzetti traveler with the screw
type jaws, which has been modified to a cam. Drilled and
tapped it myself to lock the rotary shaft as needed, and added
tube fly head, accessories such as the hackle holder and hackle
gauge, as well as the ever present waste basket below.
* Started out with my moms sewing scissors. Have now graduated to
5 pairs of Dr. Slick scissors, and a pair of Anvil finger loop
offset scissors.
* Started out with a close pin for a hackle plier. Now
have several types of hackle pliers lying around.
* Started out with an a upholstry needle for a bodkin. Now have a
nice one by thompson, doesn't roll around when I need it.
* Started out using my hands for a bobbin, and whip finished by
hand. Now have 6 or so bobbins, and several whip finishers.
Also have a set of hitch tools.
* Lord knows how many other tools I have in my bag and on my
desk-hair stackers, cauterizer, several dubbing loop tools,
blender, wire brush tool, tweezers, etc., etc.
Damn, I picked up a bunch of stuff over 30 years LOL
*Eric Worm*
*Reed City, MI 49677*
**
*"And when it all goes well, when your dog does the difficult and does
it with style, what you get isn't a bagged bird but the honor of
sharing a moment of penultimate drama starring the dog you love and
the bird you love. That is a taste of heaven, friends, and it's why
the dog man hunts. And frankly, most of us kick through one hell of a
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*From:* Don Ordes <f...@tribcsp.com>
*To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
*Sent:* Tue, December 20, 2011 8:42:22 PM
*Subject:* Re: [VFB] Help needed. Fly-tying classes
Bob,
Let'em learn like I did- no vise, tools, tying supplies, or instruction.
Give them some road-kill parts- feathers and furs, and some photos of
finished flies
with the basic sequences.
Might sound like I being facetious, but in actually, they'll always
appreciate for the rest of their tying days having the right materials
and tools once they get them.
I know this won't happen, but it would do them good and teach them how
important dexterity is.
Beginning tiers today take for granted the incredible array of
materials, tools, and training available, and I think the lack of all
of that to start would enhance the appreciation once the good stuff in
incorporated. From Thompson A vices and Chinese necks to Renzetti's
and Whiting super-saddles- everything has come so far.
DonO
Will be signing off for another week starting tomorrow.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Morger" <rmor...@gmail.com
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Subject: [VFB] Help needed.
> Hey folks I am thinking about starting up some Beginners Fly Tying
> Classes with my local Community Education program. Does anyone know
> where I can rent, borrow or buy cheaply vises and tools for such an
> endeavor. I was thinking max of 8-10 people per scheduled class.
>
>
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> --Winston Churchill
> Robert Morger
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