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Maximus
11-05-2006, 01:43 PM
Alright, after this last fly swap, I have absolutely had it with trying to get any more use out of this vise. :mad: Its a basic Thompson model and I've had it for about 20 years or so. My first vise was a pair of vise grips C clamped to the table. Then came the Thompson, a huge upgrade. But after two sets of worn out jaws, I'm thinking rotary. I just got back from Cabelas and played around with all the vises on display. I like the Renzetti traveler model and its about the right price range. There is also a Peak vise that looks nice. I've never used a rotary so I just wanted to get everyone's opinion and thoughts before I plunk down the dough.... Any thoughts?:confused:
rdf1212
11-05-2006, 01:48 PM
Talk to sjdriff. He told me what to get and it works amazing, with a small price tag as well.
SJDrifli
11-05-2006, 02:07 PM
Fishimus Maximus, I have the Renzetti Traveler and I absolutely love it. If that is the price range you are talking about, I'd go for it. RDF, to honest with you I can't remember what vice I told you to get, it was a clamp vice and I used that one for years and it was a heck of a lot cheaper than the Traveler. If you like the rotating vice, definately the Traveler.
rdf1212
11-05-2006, 02:11 PM
yeah i'll go check and get the model number for you if you would like maximus
Maximus
11-05-2006, 03:01 PM
RDF, most definitely. There are some really good clamp style vises out there and I may still go that route. I've been tying for alot of years and have tied just about everything, but I'm thinking I need to step it up a notch to better my quality and speed, etc. I've heard a lot of good things about Renzetti, but the top of the line vises cost more than my first deer rifle.
rdf1212
11-05-2006, 03:19 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-FLY-TYING-VISE-FLY-FLIES-FISHING-ROT-SPRING-8173_W0QQitemZ130032481277QQihZ003QQcategoryZ44916 QQcmdZViewItem

Thats the vise i have. It has been great
mac
11-11-2006, 09:59 PM
renzetti traveler I have the older model with 2 screw in the jaws and plan on up grading to the new cam jaws as soon as these wear out. only problem is i have had the vice for over 10 years and no sign of wear on the jaws. I have worn alot of the shine off the top of the arm.