Bill, I read this argument on the list several times in the past and I can retrace it. I guess you will grip a stronger hook with more power in the vise than a smaler one. A spring loaded vise does this automatic. The grip of the vise is as stronger as the jaws are open. This is due to 'Hooks Law' (Not fishing hooks, only same name <G>) Therefore a spring loaded device introduces more force on larger hooks than on smaller ones. For sure, it must be designed carefully. That might be one reason for price differences.
My Regal holds everything from 0/4 to 24 very secure. Only disadvantage is that the access to smaller hooks is limited a bit. As mentioned in a previous post about the tying desks and pics: Flytyers start sometime to be converted to flytying stuff collectors. Therefore I'm looking for an new vise - especially for tiny hooks. But that's not the only reason - I am a collector now too!! Regards Rene Cologne, Germany -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Bill P. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Datum: Donnerstag, 31. Januar 2002 22:04 Betreff: RE: [VFB] Rotary Vise My own personal preference is that I like to control the force applied to the hook manually... just a personal preference is all. No particular vise in mind. Bill
