? ebay vice

[Guy Thornberg]

There is a vise on ebay advertised as a "Renzetti Style Rotary Vise W/Base".
I contacted the seller asking for the name of the manufacturer. He replied
the vise was manufactured by Zephr Fly Tying Tools.

Any input on this vise would be appreciated!

My old Thompson "A" is still doing fine but I would like to try a rotary
vise within the $100 dollar range.
Thanks,
Guy

[rb608]

"Guy Thornberg" > wrote in message
> My old Thompson "A" is still doing fine but I would like to try a rotary
> vise within the $100 dollar range.

I would expect that with enough patience & persistence, you should be able
to snag a genuine Renzetti Traveller in that range. (I did, though not off
of Ebay.)

Joe F.

[Tim J.]

"Guy Thornberg" wrote...
> There is a vise on ebay advertised as a "Renzetti Style Rotary Vise W/Base".
> I contacted the seller asking for the name of the manufacturer. He replied
> the vise was manufactured by Zephr Fly Tying Tools.
>
> Any input on this vise would be appreciated!
>
> My old Thompson "A" is still doing fine but I would like to try a rotary
> vise within the $100 dollar range.

Why not buy a new one in that range with a money back guarantee from a reputable
company?: http://tinyurl.com/9axz
It works well for me and several other people I know.
--
TL,
Tim
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

[DrPepper]

"Guy Thornberg" > wrote in
:

>
> My old Thompson "A" is still doing fine but I would like to try a
> rotary vise within the $100 dollar range.
> Thanks,
> Guy
>
>

I just bought a Danvise (through e-bay) for $70. It is true rotary and I
love it.

[DrPepper]

"Guy Thornberg" > wrote in
:

>
> My old Thompson "A" is still doing fine but I would like to try a
> rotary vise within the $100 dollar range.
> Thanks,
> Guy
>
>

I just bought a Danvise (through e-bay) for $70. It is true rotary and I
love it.

[riverman]

"DrPepper" > wrote in message
96...
> "Guy Thornberg" > wrote in
> :
>
>>
>> My old Thompson "A" is still doing fine but I would like to try a
>> rotary vise within the $100 dollar range.
>> Thanks,
>> Guy
>>
>>
>
> I just bought a Danvise (through e-bay) for $70. It is true rotary and I
> love it.

How much do you actually use the rotary option? Every time you wrap line, or
just when using difficult herl, or what? I don't have a rotary, and so far I
don't really miss one except maybe when I'm tying on beards.

--riverman

[riverman]

"DrPepper" > wrote in message
96...
> "Guy Thornberg" > wrote in
> :
>
>>
>> My old Thompson "A" is still doing fine but I would like to try a
>> rotary vise within the $100 dollar range.
>> Thanks,
>> Guy
>>
>>
>
> I just bought a Danvise (through e-bay) for $70. It is true rotary and I
> love it.

How much do you actually use the rotary option? Every time you wrap line, or
just when using difficult herl, or what? I don't have a rotary, and so far I
don't really miss one except maybe when I'm tying on beards.

--riverman

[riverman]

"DrPepper" > wrote in message
96...
> "Guy Thornberg" > wrote in
> :
>
>>
>> My old Thompson "A" is still doing fine but I would like to try a
>> rotary vise within the $100 dollar range.
>> Thanks,
>> Guy
>>
>>
>
> I just bought a Danvise (through e-bay) for $70. It is true rotary and I
> love it.

How much do you actually use the rotary option? Every time you wrap line, or
just when using difficult herl, or what? I don't have a rotary, and so far I
don't really miss one except maybe when I'm tying on beards.

--riverman

[Frank Reid]

> How much do you actually use the rotary option? Every time you wrap line, or
> just when using difficult herl, or what? I don't have a rotary, and so far I
> don't really miss one except maybe when I'm tying on beards.
>
> --riverman

After watching Tom Littleton tie, I use the hell out of the rotary.
Wrapping herl, dubbing, etc.
--
Frank Reid
Reverse Email to reply

[Frank Reid]

> How much do you actually use the rotary option? Every time you wrap line, or
> just when using difficult herl, or what? I don't have a rotary, and so far I
> don't really miss one except maybe when I'm tying on beards.
>
> --riverman

After watching Tom Littleton tie, I use the hell out of the rotary.
Wrapping herl, dubbing, etc.
--
Frank Reid
Reverse Email to reply

[riverman]

"Frank Reid" > wrote in message
...
>
>> How much do you actually use the rotary option? Every time you wrap line,
>> or just when using difficult herl, or what? I don't have a rotary, and so
>> far I don't really miss one except maybe when I'm tying on beards.
>>
>> --riverman
>
> After watching Tom Littleton tie, I use the hell out of the rotary.
> Wrapping herl, dubbing, etc.
> --
> Frank Reid
> Reverse Email to reply
>

I can see that. Personally, if another piece of peacock hurl slips out my
fingers on the last wrap and unwinds at 100 mph, I'm gonna scream.

When wrapping herl, how do you keep the spooled line from also wrapping?

--riverman

[riverman]

"Frank Reid" > wrote in message
...
>
>> How much do you actually use the rotary option? Every time you wrap line,
>> or just when using difficult herl, or what? I don't have a rotary, and so
>> far I don't really miss one except maybe when I'm tying on beards.
>>
>> --riverman
>
> After watching Tom Littleton tie, I use the hell out of the rotary.
> Wrapping herl, dubbing, etc.
> --
> Frank Reid
> Reverse Email to reply
>

I can see that. Personally, if another piece of peacock hurl slips out my
fingers on the last wrap and unwinds at 100 mph, I'm gonna scream.

When wrapping herl, how do you keep the spooled line from also wrapping?

--riverman

[riverman]

"Frank Reid" > wrote in message
...
>
>> How much do you actually use the rotary option? Every time you wrap line,
>> or just when using difficult herl, or what? I don't have a rotary, and so
>> far I don't really miss one except maybe when I'm tying on beards.
>>
>> --riverman
>
> After watching Tom Littleton tie, I use the hell out of the rotary.
> Wrapping herl, dubbing, etc.
> --
> Frank Reid
> Reverse Email to reply
>

I can see that. Personally, if another piece of peacock hurl slips out my
fingers on the last wrap and unwinds at 100 mph, I'm gonna scream.

When wrapping herl, how do you keep the spooled line from also wrapping?

--riverman

[Frank Reid]

> When wrapping herl, how do you keep the spooled line from also wrapping?

Wrap the thread in the opposite direction that the vise will turn, it
will unwind along the way.
--
Frank Reid
Reverse Email to reply

[Frank Reid]

> When wrapping herl, how do you keep the spooled line from also wrapping?

Wrap the thread in the opposite direction that the vise will turn, it
will unwind along the way.
--
Frank Reid
Reverse Email to reply

[Scott Seidman]

"riverman" > wrote in
:

>
> "Frank Reid" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>> How much do you actually use the rotary option? Every time you wrap
>>> line, or just when using difficult herl, or what? I don't have a
>>> rotary, and so far I don't really miss one except maybe when I'm
>>> tying on beards.
>>>
>>> --riverman
>>
>> After watching Tom Littleton tie, I use the hell out of the rotary.
>> Wrapping herl, dubbing, etc.
>> --
>> Frank Reid
>> Reverse Email to reply
>>
>
> I can see that. Personally, if another piece of peacock hurl slips out
> my fingers on the last wrap and unwinds at 100 mph, I'm gonna scream.
>
> When wrapping herl, how do you keep the spooled line from also
> wrapping?
>
> --riverman
>
>

Throw a half hitch or two in the thread, then bring the thread out in front
of the vice jaws using a bobbin cradle. If your action is "true rotary",
meaning that the hook shank is nearly colinear with the axis of rotation,
the spooled line won't wind.

Scott

[Scott Seidman]

"riverman" > wrote in
:

>
> "Frank Reid" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>> How much do you actually use the rotary option? Every time you wrap
>>> line, or just when using difficult herl, or what? I don't have a
>>> rotary, and so far I don't really miss one except maybe when I'm
>>> tying on beards.
>>>
>>> --riverman
>>
>> After watching Tom Littleton tie, I use the hell out of the rotary.
>> Wrapping herl, dubbing, etc.
>> --
>> Frank Reid
>> Reverse Email to reply
>>
>
> I can see that. Personally, if another piece of peacock hurl slips out
> my fingers on the last wrap and unwinds at 100 mph, I'm gonna scream.
>
> When wrapping herl, how do you keep the spooled line from also
> wrapping?
>
> --riverman
>
>

Throw a half hitch or two in the thread, then bring the thread out in front
of the vice jaws using a bobbin cradle. If your action is "true rotary",
meaning that the hook shank is nearly colinear with the axis of rotation,
the spooled line won't wind.

Scott

[Scott Seidman]

"riverman" > wrote in
:

>
> "Frank Reid" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>> How much do you actually use the rotary option? Every time you wrap
>>> line, or just when using difficult herl, or what? I don't have a
>>> rotary, and so far I don't really miss one except maybe when I'm
>>> tying on beards.
>>>
>>> --riverman
>>
>> After watching Tom Littleton tie, I use the hell out of the rotary.
>> Wrapping herl, dubbing, etc.
>> --
>> Frank Reid
>> Reverse Email to reply
>>
>
> I can see that. Personally, if another piece of peacock hurl slips out
> my fingers on the last wrap and unwinds at 100 mph, I'm gonna scream.
>
> When wrapping herl, how do you keep the spooled line from also
> wrapping?
>
> --riverman
>
>

Throw a half hitch or two in the thread, then bring the thread out in front
of the vice jaws using a bobbin cradle. If your action is "true rotary",
meaning that the hook shank is nearly colinear with the axis of rotation,
the spooled line won't wind.

Scott

[Guy Thornberg]

Replying to my post of old regarding a rotary vice. I did purchase a
Renzetti Traveler and it layed in its box for several months prior to
assembly and use. The christening of the vice took place at Norm's Alchemy
and Fly Tying.....Wed. night thing. We started tying and then the clap of
thunder followed by "Lights Out". I was i/2 way through a RK FRHE when the
light went out. With the minimal width between jaws and desktop, i was
unable to cotrol the tension of the thread due to the bobin lying on the
desk. I completed the fly in the dark by feel. Very disappointed with the
Renzetti, I pulled the old Thompson out and the light came back on.....A
sign?... Maybe not - Perhaps I should try the Orvis from a following post
suggestion. Don't get me wrong - the renzetti must be a great vice. I just
need time to become comfortable the it's workings.
Guy
"Scott Seidman" > wrote in message
. 1.4...
> "riverman" > wrote in
> :
>
> >
> > "Frank Reid" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >>
> >>> How much do you actually use the rotary option? Every time you wrap
> >>> line, or just when using difficult herl, or what? I don't have a
> >>> rotary, and so far I don't really miss one except maybe when I'm
> >>> tying on beards.
> >>>
> >>> --riverman
> >>
> >> After watching Tom Littleton tie, I use the hell out of the rotary.
> >> Wrapping herl, dubbing, etc.
> >> --
> >> Frank Reid
> >> Reverse Email to reply
> >>
> >
> > I can see that. Personally, if another piece of peacock hurl slips out
> > my fingers on the last wrap and unwinds at 100 mph, I'm gonna scream.
> >
> > When wrapping herl, how do you keep the spooled line from also
> > wrapping?
> >
> > --riverman
> >
> >
>
> Throw a half hitch or two in the thread, then bring the thread out in
front
> of the vice jaws using a bobbin cradle. If your action is "true rotary",
> meaning that the hook shank is nearly colinear with the axis of rotation,
> the spooled line won't wind.
>
> Scott

[Warren]

Guy Thornberg wrote...
> Replying to my post of old regarding a rotary vice. I did purchase a
> Renzetti Traveler and it layed in its box for several months prior to
> assembly and use. The christening of the vice took place at Norm's Alchemy
> and Fly Tying.....Wed. night thing. We started tying and then the clap of
> thunder followed by "Lights Out". I was i/2 way through a RK FRHE when the
> light went out. With the minimal width between jaws and desktop, i was
> unable to cotrol the tension of the thread due to the bobin lying on the
> desk. I completed the fly in the dark by feel. Very disappointed with the
> Renzetti, I pulled the old Thompson out and the light came back on.....A
> sign?... Maybe not - Perhaps I should try the Orvis from a following post
> suggestion. Don't get me wrong - the renzetti must be a great vice. I just
> need time to become comfortable the it's workings.

If you can't tie off a Renzetti, you shouldn't be tying. Let alone fly
fishing...... <BSEG>

YMMV.
--
Warren (convert from the Thompson A to the Renzetti. But then again, I
only tie a thousand or two flies per year.......)
(use troutbum_mt(nospam) and earthlink dot net to reply via email)

[Guy Thornberg]

Did purchase the vice at Backwoods... not Ebay

"Guy Thornberg" > wrote in message
...
> Sorry Warren if I do not tie enough flies to warrant your blessing, but I
> don't care... I will gladly pitch a fly with you anytime... or sip a
vintage
> port... Maybe you could drop by sometime and teach me to tie.
> Thanks,
> Guy
>
> "Warren" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Guy Thornberg wrote...
> > > Replying to my post of old regarding a rotary vice. I did purchase a
> > > Renzetti Traveler and it layed in its box for several months prior to
> > > assembly and use. The christening of the vice took place at Norm's
> Alchemy
> > > and Fly Tying.....Wed. night thing. We started tying and then the clap
> of
> > > thunder followed by "Lights Out". I was i/2 way through a RK FRHE when
> the
> > > light went out. With the minimal width between jaws and desktop, i
was
> > > unable to cotrol the tension of the thread due to the bobin lying on
the
> > > desk. I completed the fly in the dark by feel. Very disappointed with
> the
> > > Renzetti, I pulled the old Thompson out and the light came back
on.....A
> > > sign?... Maybe not - Perhaps I should try the Orvis from a following
> post
> > > suggestion. Don't get me wrong - the renzetti must be a great vice. I
> just
> > > need time to become comfortable the it's workings.
> >
> > If you can't tie off a Renzetti, you shouldn't be tying. Let alone fly
> > fishing...... <BSEG>
> >
> > YMMV.
> > --
> > Warren (convert from the Thompson A to the Renzetti. But then again, I
> > only tie a thousand or two flies per year.......)
> > (use troutbum_mt(nospam) and earthlink dot net to reply via email)
>
>