At 05:19 PM 1/14/2005, you wrote:
Ok,
I had some misspelling in the Subject-line - should read Who uses... not used...
Anyway, thanks for all replies.
As said - I never use wax (no touchdubbing...). And I was wondering if I'm a bit oddish.
Now I feel better, when I read that wax is a stuff for certain applications. I'll stay with the rope dub, loop, split thread and my pre-waxed threads.
Rene
Tony Spezio wrote:
No wax for me except for touch dubbing. I teach my students to dub without wax. The wax in the waxed thread is more than enough to hold the dubbing.
Tony
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
this is a classic subject of discussion.... most folks who don't use it seem to think its unnecessary.... a similar ready made discussion is always there for using head cement.
there are a lot of things you can probably minimal-ize on when tying.... all attempts to this end see my flies unravelling unceremoniously ...........
I use wax.... helps with dubbing to be sure.... ( I am not a spitter as some folks promote....) but a couple overlooked pluses for waxing thread is greatly increased thread strength.... good for the heavy handed tier... imagine increasing thread strength without changing the diameter....
also helps me with my cumbersome whip finishes, adds a nice amount of additional lube to the thread, and helps prevent the otherwise inevitable disintegration of unwaxed thread as it separates and "heats up" while being pulled through the whip finish... and have thread snap at possibly the most crucial moment.. when you have managed to keep all the other steps of the tie together.... then .. POOF!
wax is good wax is great I love wax..... :^)
