"I even have four S & M bobbins - 2 short and 2 long stem that AK Best uses."
As curious as I am about these S & M bobbins, I must remind you that this is a family list. /Jester -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För Neville Gosling Skickat: den 3 december 2006 03:03 Till: [email protected] Ämne: RE: [VFB] RE: Midge Bobbins I looked up the Griffin "Pee Wee" bobbin on the Griffin web site. It states that it takes a standard thread spool whereas I believe the original Matarelli "Midge" bobbin is designed expressly for the small sewing machine spools. However, it would be quite simple to bend the "Pee Wee" bobbin to suit the narrower sewing machine spools. Now that I have access to a sewing machine I will give this greater consideration. It remains to be seen how much thread one can get on the small sewing machine spools. The only problems that I have experienced with fly tying bobbins are breakage of the fragile ceramic tubes twice (Tiemco bobbins) and a Matarelli that failed at the soldered joint. I prefer the griffin style of ceramic tipped bobbin. I have a few Indian bobbins but I don't particularly like them. I even have four S & M bobbins - 2 short and 2 long stem that AK Best uses. I have had 2 of these for at least 20 years or more and originally purchased them from Bob Jacklin's store in West Yellowstone. I find that you can control the tension better with these. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver, B.C. Canada -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Byard Miller Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 3:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [VFB] RE: Midge Bobbins "Midge" bobbin is a subjective term. It generally denotes a bobbin with a short stem. It's really an individual preference. I personally prefer a shorter stemmed bobbin. My favorite is the Griffin PeeWee...a short stemmed ceramic lined bobbin. I tie 26's to 3/0's with it. But a lot of tyers are more comfortable with a longer stemmed bobbin. I think the more important feature is the ceramic tube insert. eBaying can often find some great bargains...but a poorly made bobbin, ceramic or otherwise, that frays the thread will only lead to frustration The common bobbins offered by the popular suppliers are fairly inexpensive and are usually trouble free. Saving a dollar or two on eBay for that type product generally results in sub-standard tools. You get what you pay for! Byard Miller Line's End Inc <http://www.linesend.com> Virtual Flybox <http://www.virtualflybox.com>
