Rotary Vise Techniques, Part 2

Differences between a Rotary Vise and a True Rotary Vise
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[@280AI]

Thank you so much for a superb series. I just got my first rotary vice (a Renzetti) Yesterday. I’m going to say you have probably saved me weeks on a learning curve. I have watched a lot of tying videos but your series is head and hands above the others. I am now subscribed and looking forward to watching a lot more. Thanks again.

[@tightlinesmediaa]

Is the renzetti vise the traveler series or the presentation series?

[@thebasslegend1254]

Is that the Renzetti 4000? Great vise!!

[@RogerFlyFishing]

Yes, the true rotary that I use is a Renzetti 4000. I think it is an excellent vise and am very happy with it. There are also many other excellent true rotary vises available. If you're looking for a true rotary vise, it's best to ask friends to try their's and go to a fly shop that will let you try out the various vises that they carry. Be sure to try the vise with the smallest hook that you might use to tie (and then try even smaller hooks if your not into midges yet!)

[@robertcheney6753]

Was wondering if you could describe somehow which direction you should turn the rotary if you tie left handed for most materials Thank you

[@RogerFlyFishing]

Hi Robert. I believe most, is not all, rotary vises rotate both ways, but many rotary vises can be set for a "dominant" turning direction so can be set to your preferences. I prefer to set the "dominant" turning direction so it is the same direction as I wind my thread as can easily be seen in part IV of this series. However, I often turn my rotary vise in the opposite direction also, especially when using a rib which I commonly counter wind as can be seen in my "Part II Simple Flies, the Zebra Midge" video. So if you tie left handed, I would recommend setting up the "dominant" direction as the same direction you wind your thread. Hope this helps.

[@robertcheney6753]

Yes Thank You

[@robertcheney6753]

@@RogerFlyFishing Yes Thank You.

[@TheStuartYork]

Dear Rog. Thanks for sharing your skills. I have really enjoyed your presentation(s). I've ordered a rotary vice. (Stonfo 516), and I eagerly await it's arrival. Your videos have given me a lot of info. I'm a well practiced tier, (with variable results)! but with a standard vice, and, as I say, I've learned a lot from your videos. Thank you so much. I noticed with interest the way you form a post prior to winding on the hackle on some of your dry flies. Do you ever use a gallows tool on this type of tying? If so, I would love to see a vdeo of your method of employing this piece of equipement. I tie a fair few samon micro tube flies, do you ever use a tube fly adaptor with your rotary vice? Again, I would love to see your method. Keep the videos coming, you have a nice easy style, and you talk well. Kind regards D. Stuart york (England)

[@RogerFlyFishing]

Thanks for the kind words, and have fun with your new rotary vise. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I don't use a gallows tool. Even with when using "soft materials" for the post, I find that with a little practice, turning the fly upside down with the rotary vise as I did in my videos works very well and is much quicker than using a gallows tool. Just remember to control the thread twist, wind loosely as you post the base, and hold the post firmly while you tighten the thread. Essentially you are providing the "upside/down" gallows tool with your hands. I haven't tied tube flies so I have no experience with the tube fly adaptors. I should try that some day, but usually I'm tying small flies, #18 - 26 for the kind of trout fishing I do. Thanks again. Rog