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Dubbing brushes: Craft fur

Jan 6. 2017
This video is a quick "how to" on making EP style craft fur brushes.
Blog entry

The coolest bobbin holder

Dec 27. 2016
If you want a really cool bobbin holder, carbon fiber and all, it's off to Kickstarter to support Ilias Fn Karanzas' Apex Predator Bobbin project!
Blog entry

Laser cut tool holders

Dec 20. 2016
I'm working on an article on tool holders and have been fooling around with a drawing program and a laser cutter
Article

DIY bodkin cleaner

Dec 13. 2016
DIY This is the greatest little tool you can imagine for cleaning varnish off your bodkin or dubbing needle, and you can make one almost for free.
See how to make it here
Video

Improving your hackle pliers

Nov 23. 2016
This is a priceless little trick for improving the grip of most hackle pliers substantially!
Article

Fly tying lamps

Nov 15. 2016
Light Most people need some light when they tie flies. Some people more than others. This article is about lamps to use over your vise and table when tying.
Here's an overview
Article

GFF DIY LED tying lamps

Nov 15. 2016
10 US$ Looking for a cool, compact and cheap fly tying light? Look no further. This project will give you a nice light for about 10-15 US$
See how to build it here
Article

The humble hackle pliers

Oct 22. 2016
Tools Hackle pliers are simple tools for a simple task: handling hackles. But there might be more to the story of these humble tools.
This article goes in depth.
Video

Stonfo Elite Bobbin Review

Aug 11. 2016
There are lots of choices for bobbins in the world of fly tying, and I wanted to share one of my favorite ones, the Stonfo Elite Bobbin series.
Blog entry

The Regal mystery

Aug 10. 2016
There's a gazillion tyers who love the Regal style, angled spring clamp fly-tying vises, but I always wondered why they are so popular
Video

How It's Made - Regal Vise

Aug 10. 2016
How a Regal vise is made.
Video

SMHAEN Bobbin Holder Review

Apr 3. 2016
This is a Review of the SMHAEN bobbin holder made by Stig Hansen reviewed by AndyPandy, My Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/andypandys.flies
Video

Clown Egg

Feb 23. 2016
Detailed instructions for tying a Clown Egg.
Video

Stonfo Transformer Vise

Dec 4. 2015
One of the most common emails I receive is about purchasing vises, as there are many obstacles in selecting one.
Article

Tom's Vise

Nov 18. 2015
Home made The design and making of a homemade fly tying vise.
Read the fascinating story here

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