The Fly-Tying Vise?

Ken Fortenberry typed:
Tom Nakashima wrote:
I thought it over last night and decided to start tying my own flies.
What convinced me is, one of the person's in this group mentioned
that after I get started, I'll probably enjoy doing it. And what
better way to get
advice from the experts in ROFF.

I'm going to start with the vise. ...

I started with a cheap Indian knockoff of the Thompson A.
It works fine and I still have it, you don't have to spend
a lot of money to get something to hold hooks. Having said
that, I use a Regal these days. I like the flat surface on
the Regal for resting my left hand. I don't miss that the
Regal isn't a true rotary but some roffians tell me if I
ever got used to a rotary vise I wouldn't ever use anything
else.

When I first bought my rotary, I used the rotary function for a lot of
stuff. Now that it's "old hat", I only use it once in a while. Still, it's
very useful for particular tasks.

I've never asked and I don't recall seeing it posted here, but I'm wondering
what vise a prolific tyer like Dave Mohnsen uses on a regular basis. Dave?
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

On Fri, 5 May 2006 11:16:17 -0400, "Tim J."
wrote:



I've never asked and I don't recall seeing it posted here, but I'm wondering
what vise a prolific tyer like Dave Mohnsen uses on a regular basis. Dave?

I can't answer for Dave, but I've tied a few and know a few who tie a
few, and the answer is "insert the name of your favorite vise here."
Most have several vises but have a favorite, and that favorite is
"insert the name of your favorite vise here" That said, all have
their absolute, can't-won't-don't-ask-me-to-do without it,
never-give-it-up, pry-it-from-my-cold-dead-hands favorite, and of
course, it could only be the "insert the name of your favorite vise
here"...

HTH,
R

typed:
On Fri, 5 May 2006 11:16:17 -0400, "Tim J."
wrote:

I've never asked and I don't recall seeing it posted here, but I'm
wondering what vise a prolific tyer like Dave Mohnsen uses on a
regular basis. Dave?

I can't answer for Dave, but I've tied a few and know a few who tie a
few, and the answer is "insert the name of your favorite vise here."
Most have several vises but have a favorite, and that favorite is
"insert the name of your favorite vise here" That said, all have
their absolute, can't-won't-don't-ask-me-to-do without it,
never-give-it-up, pry-it-from-my-cold-dead-hands favorite, and of
course, it could only be the "insert the name of your favorite vise
here"...

Okay. . . . but I was asking more about rotary vs. non-rotary, not about
particular brands.
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

On Fri, 5 May 2006 11:38:04 -0400, "Tim J."
wrote:

typed:
On Fri, 5 May 2006 11:16:17 -0400, "Tim J."
wrote:

I've never asked and I don't recall seeing it posted here, but I'm
wondering what vise a prolific tyer like Dave Mohnsen uses on a
regular basis. Dave?

I can't answer for Dave, but I've tied a few and know a few who tie a
few, and the answer is "insert the name of your favorite vise here."
Most have several vises but have a favorite, and that favorite is
"insert the name of your favorite vise here" That said, all have
their absolute, can't-won't-don't-ask-me-to-do without it,
never-give-it-up, pry-it-from-my-cold-dead-hands favorite, and of
course, it could only be the "insert the name of your favorite vise
here"...

Okay. . . . but I was asking more about rotary vs. non-rotary, not about
particular brands.

Well, in that case, the answer can only be "insert your favorite style,
rotary or non-rotary, here."

Seriously, it would depend on of what the bulk of their tying consists.
Guys who tie a lot, and mostly bone and other salt stuff would (should?)
use different tools than those who tie microscopic stuff. Those who tie
a lot of a gamut of things probably have at least a couple of vises of
differing types. If I'm going to whip up a few simple streamer-type
things, I generally grab the A, simply because it's quick and simple - I
can have it out, set up, and a hook in it in less than a minute.

TC,
R

typed:
On Fri, 5 May 2006 11:38:04 -0400, "Tim J."
wrote:

typed:
On Fri, 5 May 2006 11:16:17 -0400, "Tim J."
wrote:

I've never asked and I don't recall seeing it posted here, but I'm
wondering what vise a prolific tyer like Dave Mohnsen uses on a
regular basis. Dave?

I can't answer for Dave, but I've tied a few and know a few who tie
a few, and the answer is "insert the name of your favorite vise
here." Most have several vises but have a favorite, and that
favorite is "insert the name of your favorite vise here" That
said, all have their absolute, can't-won't-don't-ask-me-to-do
without it, never-give-it-up, pry-it-from-my-cold-dead-hands
favorite, and of course, it could only be the "insert the name of
your favorite vise here"...

Okay. . . . but I was asking more about rotary vs. non-rotary, not
about particular brands.

Well, in that case, the answer can only be "insert your favorite
style, rotary or non-rotary, here."

Seriously, it would depend on of what the bulk of their tying
consists. Guys who tie a lot, and mostly bone and other salt stuff
would (should?) use different tools than those who tie microscopic
stuff. Those who tie a lot of a gamut of things probably have at
least a couple of vises of differing types. If I'm going to whip up
a few simple streamer-type things, I generally grab the A, simply
because it's quick and simple - I can have it out, set up, and a hook
in it in less than a minute.

Okay. Dave? ;-)
--
TL,
Tim
-------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

"Tim J." wrote in message
...
Ken Fortenberry typed:
Tom Nakashima wrote:
I thought it over last night and decided to start tying my own flies.
What convinced me is, one of the person's in this group mentioned
that after I get started, I'll probably enjoy doing it. And what
better way to get
advice from the experts in ROFF.

I'm going to start with the vise. ...

I started with a cheap Indian knockoff of the Thompson A.
It works fine and I still have it, you don't have to spend
a lot of money to get something to hold hooks. Having said
that, I use a Regal these days. I like the flat surface on
the Regal for resting my left hand. I don't miss that the
Regal isn't a true rotary but some roffians tell me if I
ever got used to a rotary vise I wouldn't ever use anything
else.

When I first bought my rotary, I used the rotary function for a lot of
stuff. Now that it's "old hat", I only use it once in a while. Still, it's
very useful for particular tasks.

I've never asked and I don't recall seeing it posted here, but I'm
wondering
what vise a prolific tyer like Dave Mohnsen uses on a regular basis. Dave?
--
TL,
Tim

He doesn't tie anymore, havin' given me his Renzetti Traveler! And come to
think of it, I owe him his two flyz still. I'm workin' on them, but it
takes time to tie two size 20 aught flies.

Actually, I think he said he ties with a Renzetti Traveler non-cam vise.

Op

"Tim J." wrote in message
...
Ken Fortenberry typed:
Tom Nakashima wrote:
I thought it over last night and decided to start tying my own flies.
(stuff snipped)

What convinced me is, one of the person's in this group mentioned
that after I get started, I'll probably enjoy doing it. And what
better way to get
advice from the experts in ROFF.

(snip).
Tim wrote:
I've never asked and I don't recall seeing it posted here, but I'm
wondering what vise a prolific tyer like Dave Mohnsen uses on a regular
basis. Dave?
--

Hi Tim,
I mainly use three vises now:
Danvise
Renzetti Traveler (non-cam)
Regal
It depends on where I sit down at the time.
I have several others, including the HMH Standard and the Spartan, a
Thompson A or two, and about a half dozen Indian knock-offs. When I taught
this stuff I had the folks try out different styles and brands of vises.
If I had only one vise I think it would be the Renzetti Traveler.
I'm still a strong believer in a class. Four weeks . . .12 different flies,
all with a progressing technique. The teacher or shop provides all. The
student provides some money and time.
I learned the hard way. I watched someone tie a fly and then went home to
try to tie it. Nothing better than watching it, and then doing it right
there in a class.
Should have an outline before the class when signing up.
And who is the teacher . . .experience.
BestWishes,
DaveMohnsen
Denver