On 12 Feb 2004 at 8:02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I recently purchased the tool and have been trying to use it with CDC > feathers. A problem for me has been trying to center more than one > feather on the tool in order to create a denser dubbing loop. Anyone > have a recommendation? Also, what brand thread can best be split as > per the magic tool instructions? I continue to use a standard dubbing > loop and use 8/0 uni thread.
Bill, Standard Uni-thread is a 'bonded' thread, and perhaps the worst possible choice for the split-thread technique. Uni does market a non- bonded thread, but I have yet to see it appear in the flyshops. Danville Flymaster splits very easily, good choice. Marc Petitjean also markets a thread hmself which works very well. On the lining up multiple CDC feathers (or any other feathers) for the Magic Tool label it is often a case of selecting a good match of table width and stem length. Too wide a table and it will be hard to have enough stem left to properly grasp both ends to push them into the table groove. You may also want to experiment with using a short section of thread or fine wire to push the feather stems into the groove. Once they are seated the thread or wire is simply pulled off to the side for removal. Cheers, Hans
