Trying to find new tying tool
In about the last year there was a tying tool introduced that a wire shaped like a bow with a hump in the middle to mount in the vise. I can't even remember if it was to tie extended bodies or articulated flies. Anyone know what I'm talking about and where to find one?
its on the renzetti website
http://www.renzetti.com/product.php?...cat=316&page=1
Last edited by Normand; 02-25-2011 at 05:38 PM.
Duckster
Here's the link to the article from Fly Tyer.
http://www.flytyer.com/index.php?opt...=2993&Itemid=0
I use an old darning needle but the ones in the article look really cool. I've got some heavier wire at home I might just try and bend some up.
Fatman
Last edited by Fatman; 02-25-2011 at 06:01 PM.
Hold on I think I've got a tip coming up....thanks you guys are good.
Was looking for a spring for another project and saw these on this plate hanger for $1.98 at Wal-Mart...2 springs for less than one from Ace...got it home and it occurs to me the springs will work well for a vise material holder and that the hooks should work for the Detached Extended Body pins referenced above.
What do you think....the price sure is right?
They do come in 3 sizes.
Hey if it doesn't work you could always hang a plate with it...
...I'll duck now!
seems to me a large paper clip would be so much cheaper and accomplish the same thing as the renzetti nonsense
nice plate hanger
Hmmmm... A guy could make a bending jig, whip those up and sell them for $9.99 and STILL make a killing.
Kevin
Be careful how you live. You may be the only Bible some person ever reads.
This Renzetti device is totally ridiculous IMHO.
After the thread is wound on their pin and the tail attached, the 'starting' thread that is to the left - on the upper hook thing - is totally redundant, cut it off immediately.
Secondly, when I learned to make extended bodies it was on a sewing needle - or a darning needle if you want larger flies.
Put the eye of the needle in the vice, it is usually nice and flat there too.
It is easy to remove the body from the needle as the needle is tapered - you can even improve your odds there by putting floatant on the needle first.
You do have to watch the point of the needle, but a few rubs on an emery paper will take care of that if you want.
And how much does a pack of needles cost ?! go to the $1 store.
If you heat a needle red-hot with a lighter you could probable even curve it and the temper it in a glass of cold water.
PS - I do like the idea of cheap springs for material clips though, but maybe they can be bought alone for even less.
Last edited by Greg H; 02-27-2011 at 02:31 AM. Reason: adding more thoughts
I have to agree. The device from Renzetti is way over priced. $37 shipped for bent wire. I also learned on a needle.
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