The Tying Sessions :Easy shanks with the 1-step looper!

[@wolverinex4243]

Goodness sake been searching the world for something like this.

[@walter_the_robot]

Thanks for showing that you don't need to remove the cutting part of the tool, that makes it much easier

[@David-uj2ms]

Many thanks!!! Saves me money.

[@NorbertRenaud]

You’re welcome 😉

[@ThatGuySkimpy]

i just bought this tool and after the second wireform a piece broke off of it. you are using 19 gauge stainless wire right ?

[@ThatGuySkimpy]

i did get the smaller one though the 1.5mm

[@NorbertRenaud]

@@ThatGuySkimpy I use between 0.8 mam and 1 mm wire and I still use the same tool for the last three years

[@ThatGuySkimpy]

@NorbertRenaud I returned the tool to hobby lobby and bought another one. Has been working for me. The original one I bought must have been defective

[@stephenwelham]

brilliant thanks for your information

[@andreashaase1540]

Great video Norbert! But how to measure out to get always the same length. In case of doing 1,5 cm shanks, what to do to make them similar?

[@NorbertRenaud]

At the beginning the shanks are not looking the same length, but practice makes perfect, after a few you will know exactly how much to cut.

[@bugbiteflytying]

Is that more than 18 Gauge? It looks like it. The range for the looper is 18-25 Gauge wire. I have some Malin wire that is .043 in DIA and I was wondering if it was too thick for the tool..?

[@NorbertRenaud]

eric hey Eric, not sure as I get mine in mm but I’m sure it easy to convert. I usually go for the 0.8mm and 1mm for the big game ones

[@bugbiteflytying]

@@NorbertRenaud Looks like 1mm is 0.0394 ″. This wire is .043, thats definitely thicker. Nervous about breaking tool. Broke one already

[@NorbertRenaud]

eric I wouldn’t chance that thick wire, I find the 1mm already thick, I use that one for shanks in front of the hook for solidity only. Wire is cheaper than the pliers , better order thinner one I think

[@bugbiteflytying]

@@NorbertRenaud Yes...sadly I agree. I made a test shank with it but was flinching thinking it would break. I think repeated attempts might break it. Thank you!

[@nyperi13]

Hi, what do you do with these R-shaped shanks? Thanks 😊

[@NorbertRenaud]

I use mostly r loops on my flies for pike. R loop gives you much more strength as you close them and secure them with the tying thread . It also makes a wider opening giving your articulation more room to move .Hope that helps 👍

[@nyperi13]

@@NorbertRenaud Thank you for the explanation. I use the one-step looper for jewelry purposes, so I thought this had something to do with some jewelry component I wasn't aware of, lol. In any event, I found your video interesting and maybe I'll find a way to incorporate your technique using this tool for jewelry-making after all! 😊

[@stevepesut5304]

What wire are you using?

[@NorbertRenaud]

Stainless steel Spring wire from 0.8mm to 1mm

[@sundharikurniawan2410]

Good

[@NorbertRenaud]

Thank you !

[@max_lure406]

This can use to ss wire 1.5 mm hard ?

[@NorbertRenaud]

I’ve heard a few people breaking the looper on 1mm , personally I have no problem with wire up to 1mm but not sure for 1.5 that could be a bit much for it..

[@max_lure406]

@@NorbertRenaud how about 1.2 ss hard wire ? I onle use for loop without cut, I realy need this tools

[@mikerobertson4015]

Can I ask you what kind of wire that is? Great video thanks

[@NorbertRenaud]

Mike Robertson it's written on screen at the start of the video, hard stainless Steel marine/medical grade 316.

[@stephenwelham]

An American fly tier modified the one step looper with a dermal using a cutter blade to remove the cutter arm on the looper toolI don't know if you think this is a good solution as it is a bit drastic but it makes brilliant shanks

[@NorbertRenaud]

Stephen welham no need to modify the looper, both loops can be made without removing the cutter....

[@WanderingBobAK]

It'd be nice if you could reference the above vid for reference.

[@stephenwelham]

Easy shanks. Norbert Renaud how to make D.I.Y Shank's with a one step large looper tool 3 mm very good film Norbert takes you through each step regards Steve

[@NorbertRenaud]

Stephen welham many thanks Stephen!

[@jontyjiver6662]

Neat!👍

[@NorbertRenaud]

Thank you Jonty!

[@rafaelzeferino8445]

Onde encontro esse alicate??

[@NorbertRenaud]

eBay, Amazon , craft stores 👍

[@JOBAHT]

What size are your pliers?

[@NorbertRenaud]

JOBAHT it’s the 3mm looper, all details are on the blog: www.norbertrenaud.blogspot.com

[@mrj.maduro7563]

where can I order that wire?

[@NorbertRenaud]

Hey, there's many wire specialised websites out there, i get mine from www.wires.co.uk

[@baxtersvidz]

I hope with a title like easy shankin you're a marley fan and that was a song reference. if not good video either way, so thanks!

[@NorbertRenaud]

Well spotted mate 👊🏼 and thank you !

[@stephenwelham]

Try 0.8mm floristry wire hard stainless steel wire much easier to bend

[@wolverinex4243]

Update; I brought one and broke it on second try. Apparently the tool is made of brittle alloy so it's not good for thick or hard wires. There are limits, even if it fits the hole on the right side. The tool needs to be made of steel or a stronger metal. The construction is very quality. The metal is not. They cut corner on that. I would gladly pay $50 for one that is steel. Very dissapointing. Great tool, good concept, bad delivery.

[@NorbertRenaud]

I’ve heard of a few braking , luckily mine still doing fine after 100’s of shanks. But I usually don’t don’t heavy wires over 1mm ( most I use is 0.8mm) Maybe try to get a replacement from where you bought it .

[@wolverinex4243]

@@NorbertRenaud Probably not worth the headache from eBay...lol. I do need one for making fishing lures. Will order another and use smaller wires.

[@NorbertRenaud]

@@wolverinex4243 also try to squeeze slowly and gradually when forming the loop, i think it helps not to put to much pressure when bending thick wire. I also use the largest 3 mm looper , maybe that helps 😉