11-20-2005, 05:39 PM
Back to the original question.
I've tied on Thompsons, Regals, Dynaking, and a few others. I've seen most of the rest in action in the able hands of other tyers.
And the winner is (drum roll please):
Renzetti Traveler with pedestal base.
I've tied everything from #24 midge patterns to 2/0 bass poppers without changing jaws or making major adjustments. The pedestal vice is preferable so you can move it back from the edge of your tying table or bench and keep all your scrap contained. Additionally, most wives tend to get just a bit edgy when you start clamping machinery to their fine furniture. The Traveller is also leftie friendly.
Just the opinion of a tyer with almost 39 years of experience - your mileage my vary.
W2D
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I've tied on Thompsons, Regals, Dynaking, and a few others. I've seen most of the rest in action in the able hands of other tyers.
And the winner is (drum roll please):
Renzetti Traveler with pedestal base.
I've tied everything from #24 midge patterns to 2/0 bass poppers without changing jaws or making major adjustments. The pedestal vice is preferable so you can move it back from the edge of your tying table or bench and keep all your scrap contained. Additionally, most wives tend to get just a bit edgy when you start clamping machinery to their fine furniture. The Traveller is also leftie friendly.
Just the opinion of a tyer with almost 39 years of experience - your mileage my vary.
W2D
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