[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:I need some ideas on cutting out the cylinder shapes that are described in the Fly Tying magazine for cutting out yellow- jacket bodies.RayRayI use empty shell casings .22, .270, .30-30, 9mm, .32-20, .32, .357, .38, .38-40, .44, .44-40, .45, .410, 28 ga, 20ga, 16ga and 12ga. I'll be ready for them snakes next time I go to Pine Creek, Murf.You going to scare them away with the ka-boom or make a mince meat pie? Monongahela rattlers are protected so you'd better pick em up and look at the markings first. I stepped on a nest of em one April down below the Mine Hole on Cedar and killed one by accident with my foot. Took it home in a baggie and identified it by the markings. Glad it wasn't the momma! (Murf)The .22 would be best for ant bodies. .32 cal would make a good bee body. After that I use them to make foam circles for poppers, sliders, beetles etc. Knock primers out, makes it easier to get plugs out. bought set of punches from Harry Steeves for $15, but hardly use them. You can make ants using foam circles. .22 for the front and 9mm/.32 for back.heart shaped punches picked up at craft store Good for poppers, sliders or lips for diving flies. To cut triangles, get a spark plug gapping tool. Use thickest blades for template.Jerry C
"All things considered, I'd rather be fishing the **** <stream name withheld>"
Much snippage as my question is "what angle do you punch from?"Murf
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