How Many Vises Do You Have?

Bamboozle said:
They are covered by a lifetime warranty. You should call Renzetti and get an RMA to send it back.
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thanks good point. I should have considered that. however, I really like the longer stem and wider pedestal of the 2000. I guess if I get the stuck one replaced free of charge, it's a win. although, that vise gave me 30 or 31 years of service and God knows how many 1000s of flies. I got my monies worth!
 
wildtrout2 said:
I don't tie, but why would you need more than one vise?
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There are different styles or types of vises that are more conducive to tying different kinds of flies, or has already been mentioned some people have vises that are mainly used for tying on the road versus tying at home.

Then, there are people who simply like to add vises to their collection, as some others do for fly rods, or fly tying materials, for example.

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nymphingmaniac said:
thanks good point. I should have considered that. however, I really like the longer stem and wider pedestal of the 2000. I guess if I get the stuck one replaced free of charge, it's a win. although, that vise gave me 30 or 31 years of service and God knows how many 1000s of flies. I got my monies worth!
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I've had many conversations with Lilly Renzetti and others at the company over the years. There may be a nominal service fee associated with the warranty, but they are good folks who stand by their stuff AND they are formally from PA.

I'd give them a call...
 
wildtrout2 said:
I don't tie, but why would you need more than one vise?
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How many rods do you need?
mt_flyfisher said:
There are different styles or types of vises that are more conducive to tying different kinds of flies, or has already been mentioned some people have vises that are mainly used for tying on the road versus tying at home.

Then, there are people who simply like to add vises to their collection, as some others do for fly rods, or fly tying materials, for example.

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Yo, John. Do you own all those grizzly capes??? Wow
 
wildtrout2 said:
I don't tie, but why would you need more than one vise?
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I don't know about anyone else, but I hate moving stuff (fishing hats, licenses, floatant, etc.) from place to place when I go fishing...

For that reason, I have designated gear bags with some of the same items in each bag so I don't have to remember to take something with me on a trip or more importantly, to not forget anything.

I extended that same extravagance to fly tying on the road. I have a separate vise, light and SOME tools specifically for tying on the road. I also have my materials at home organized so I can easily take what I need for the flies I anticipate to tie on the road with me without F'ing up the organization at home.

Definitely NOT necessary, especially if I didn't tie on the road but as a part time moron, it makes my life a little easier... 😉
 
Bamboozle said:
My first vise was a fancy Thompson style vise marketed by Orvis with a red plastic covered cam lever. The vise came with a clamp that would only fit on desk tops 1.5" or so thick. At the time I bought it, I really didn't have a dedicated fly tying desk so it was OK as long as I could find a place to clamp.
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I had one of those too. I really liked that vise. The only reason I moved away from it was because at some point I started tying saltwater flies and it couldn’t accommodate the hook sizes.
 
interesting topic. I currently don’t have any. Tied when I was a lot younger. (Not very good at it). However , I’m seriously thinking of trying again. Mainly bass and saltwater flies. Which leads me to the reason I’m posting this. I noticed some of you guys mentioned vices collecting dust in storage. Anyone interested in parting with one ? If it is suitable for the previously mentioned type flies.
 
I have 4 that I have around 30 bucks invested for all 4. I have a Pettijean tiemaster (Thompson knock off) that I paid 7 or 8 dollars for in the late 70’s/early 80’s. A Griffin Superior 3ARP inherited from my father. I’m guessing it’s 30 years old? I stumbled upon an early Regal Medallion that I got for $21.50 at an auction and I made a Rim Chung special. All are on my desk, all are used and all hold a hook rock solid. The Griffin is my primary. It’s a great vise and I have no desires or plans of buying another. I have pedestal bases and c-clamps as they are all interchangeable.
 
mt_flyfisher said:
There are different styles or types of vises that are more conducive to tying different kinds of flies, or has already been mentioned some people have vises that are mainly used for tying on the road versus tying at home.

Then, there are people who simply like to add vises to their collection, as some others do for fly rods, or fly tying materials, for example.

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Okay, having an extra one for road trips makes sense. I was just curious, not trying to be a smart azz.
 
I was at a TU meeting where they were looking for tutors on the stream for tiers in their introductory class that had never been fishing. Never occurred to me that someone would tie flies but not fish.

Anyway, back to the topic. I am seeing a benefit (perhaps entirely made up in my mind), for an addition of a Regal medallion vise to accompany my Renzetti rotary. Regal seems very simple to use.
 
wildtrout2 said:
It's just something I never really got interested in. I do enjoy looking at the flies posted in the What Are You Tying Today? thread. There are some really talented tyers here on PAFF. Especially nfrechet, his belong in a museum.
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This would go against your keep it simple system 🙂 Maybe your best bet if you do ever wanna try is to go have a tying session at someone else’s house. Just tie one pattern you like 4 or 5 times. That way you aren’t tied up in all the equipment costs and materials. It would be like a K.I.S.S.ish system.
 
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