Thanks to all for your help. I guess it wasn't such a silly question after all. Some great advice. I'll be getting to work on it right away. My desk is a hand me down (from my wife) standard bedroom type desk (lots of drawers) and my vise (not vice) is a Renzetti Traveler Rotary Cam Type. I'll see if I can get an extension for it, if I need to. I'll try the new chair and backrest ideas first. I wear progressive bifocals (nearsighted and astigmatism), but I usually tie without them on. I do have a Cabela's magnifier lamp which helps immensely with tying midges & other small stuff. I'll let y'all know how I make out. Thanks again!