Larry, Check Black's Directories: http://www.fieldandstream.com/fieldstream/blacks/flyfishing/article/0,16551,6256%7CFly_Tying:_Aids,00.html
If Byard wants to sell them, he can set up a wholesale deal with them and then give us a hekkofadeal. Byard, tell them Mr. Fantasy Fly sent ya. I've met them many times at the FFF claves. DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Spinning deer hair- what a mess. > DonO: Never heard of the Lap Trap apron. Does Byard sell these? I > like the idea of the pockets for tools. Our tying friend Karl Barton > always wears an apron when he ties, but I have never done it. Maybe a > good idea for me. > > Larry Johnson > Springville, Utah > > >>> "DonO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 11/29/2006 10:51 AM >>> > Wes, > > If you tie in a multi-use area, forget it. There wil be hair > everywhere and the missus will be on your case. > > If you have a fly-room, a handi-vac is great for clean-up with a > horse-hair brush. > > I have a low-velocity dispersal fan that moves air around without > actually blowing your materials off of the bench. You can get these in > artist's stores. This keeps you from breathing in the dust. I really > need it for peacock herl trimming, as the green dust cloud tries to turn > me into the Hulk. Seriously, feathers are very resistant to breakdown, > and feather dust in the lungs can be a problem- hair also. It also > works to disperse head cement fumes, but I do use an extra fan to > evacuate the fumes from the room. > > Have your waste basket (the tier's kind) right over your lap when you > cut and trim. This will get a lot of it, but not all. If static is a > problem, get some static reliever spray. A spray bottle of water- fine > mist- can help also. > > If you have a problem with hair on your clothes, buy a 'Lap Trap' tying > apron, or even a cooking apron will do. The Lap Trap has pockets for > tools and such. > > If I think of anything else, I'll let you know. > > DonO > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Wes Wada > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 10:26 AM > Subject: Re: [VFB] Spinning deer hair > > > Hi VFB! > > I'd be interested in seeing tips on how to keep the mess to a minimum > when spinning or stacking deer hair. I've got a moderate range of > allergies, and I hate spinning and clipping cuz I get the stuff all over > the place, all over the house, all over me, up my nose, etc.etc. > > I've gotten so that I only like spinning and trimming deer hair when > I am outdoors on a picnic table at the campsite!! > > HELP! Any tips? > > Thanks, > > Wes Wada > Bend, Oregon > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date: > 11/28/2006 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.2/559 - Release Date: 11/30/2006 > >
