Keith,
Those GBC spiral plastic binding combs might retail for 10 but cost only 2 wholesale. They come in sizes from 1/4' to 2" and spread nicely. Great idea as they can be cut to size with scissors. I must say your timing is excellent (late, like me lately) almost after tying many wire bodied flys the past year plus acquiring a fair amount of fine thread which all can be frustrating to contain.
So we now have hackle tubes, thread clamps and samples I sent to some folks was the 33 cent 9x12 sheets of black (closed cell?...it floats) foam sheets for ants and beetles which could be cut down and retaiedl in 3x5 baggies at your local fly shop for $20. Use shape cutters and you could sell "pre-formed" bodies for $50 for material cost under a buck
From: "KEITH PASSANT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [VFB] Tying materials storage.
Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 23:36:05 +0100
Thanks for all the ideas guys. The problem is age old as we all know. Its the "quick access" to the right material(STUFF) which is a pain. The tubes for threads etc are ok but if you need the spool in the middle of the tube all the ones on top need to come out. One thing I do use (Murf listen up cos Byard may want some for LE) is the plastic spiral bindings from old catalogues. Cut to size they fit the spool and stop it unwinding. They are around 1/2" diameter when not under pressure and open up niceley to fit the spool. I also use ziplock bags.I have also tried taking just the materials for what I intend to tie. didnt work as i usually end up wanting to tie something different!!!The quest will continue.............KP----- Original Message -----From: KEITH PASSANTSent: Monday, October 24, 2005 11:14 PMSubject: [VFB] Tying materials storage.OK guys n gals fess up. When you travel to tie at shows or go to a camp or such andtake materials with you how do you store your kit for travel? I have tried all sortsfrom tying boxes, to tool boxes, bags to suitcases and am not happy with any ofthe methods.What system do you use? Home build or shop bought?ALL ideas welcomedKPthe storeless one
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