Re: [VFB] Vise dilemma

[Joyce's crafts and flies]

The big thing, I think, is that the vise has to suit the tier. I tried Han's LAW vise when he visited our tying guild and found that the space behind the jaws was way too much for me to comforably tie on it, but with his larger hands, it was just right for him. I like to rest my hand on the back of the vise (minimizes arthritic pain) when I tie, and there are some vises that just don't allow this when one has small hands. So, try out the vise for a bit before you buy it. Those who sell vises will let you do this. I also have a traveler, but find that it is just too wobbly for the way I crank down on  my thread when I tie. I want a very stable vise. I also want lots of control, so want a vise that will turn as fast or slow as I decide. Make a list of the things you need in a vise, then make a list of the things you'd like if they were available, then find the vises that match and go try them out. Joyce