Tying tools

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Tying tools - articles

Article DIY dubbing brush maker Feb 7. 2018 Spinning Bretislav has a little machine in his collection of fly-tying tools. It was made by his father about 20 years back. See how to make it here	Article Tom’s complete vise project Oct 16. 2017 DIY The continuation of Tom Biesot's vise project - of course with many explanatory pictures. Read Tom's story here	Article DIY material spring Feb 14. 2017 DIY A material spring is a nifty little addition to your vise, enabling you to hold long materials like ribbing or hackles out of the way while tying in other materials. See how to make one here.
Article Pimp your vise Feb 9. 2017 Gearhead There's so much extra paraphernalia that you can attach to your vise that you can totally block the access to the hook if you use it all. Read about it here.	Article DIY material clips Feb 2. 2017 Home made I have used my fingers and metal bulldog clips plus varying degrees of dexterity for hair hackle loops. I decided to try to make my own material clips for the purpose. See how to make your own 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.
Article Tom's Vise Nov 18. 2015 Home made The design and making of a homemade fly tying vise. Read the fascinating story here	Article Scissors for fly tying Mar 6. 2015 Tools What should you look for when choosing fly-tying scissors? Well, that all depends on a number of factors. This article takes an in-depth look at one of the fly tier's most important tools. See a lot of scissors here.	Article The LAW of attraction Jan 19. 2015 Tools I was among the lucky fly-tyers who managed to lay my hand on one of Lawrence Waldron's LAW fly-tying vises while he made them - and they could be bought at reasonable prices. Read the story of my vise here
Article Threading a bobbin Sep 9. 2014 Thread Considering how simple the goal is: to get the thread through the tube of a bobbin holder, there's a surprising number of ways to do it. Find a few tips here	Article Bobbin holders for fly tying Aug 30. 2014 Tools Most people use a bobbin holder when they tie flies. In spite of being a simple tool there are some pretty advanced models out there. This is a look at the ins and outs of bobbin holders	Article Christmas gifts Nov 24. 2012 Holiday We haven't ever done any of these traditional Christmas articles before. Lists of stocking stuffers are very common everywhere, but this is the first ever on GFF. We have spotted 24 new and classic Christmas gifts for the angler, fly-tyer or just outdoors person. Be generous here