Vise Height

Just wondering how everyone’s sets their vise. I have mind sitting on a folding table. After tying for awhile my shoulders and neck start to ache. I think it’s from holding my arms up. I thinking I might need to drop it down some to the point where my arms are more at 9 o’clock position instead of at the 10-11 o’clock. I tried lifting my chair higher but it seems like i’m Still looking up. Basically my eyes are looking at the top of the jig. Sometimes I think it’s the vise i’m Tying on which is a peak. I have kinda big paws and I struggle when tying in tail material on a small hook because of the way the jaws drop down. I don’t know but just seeing if you guys have problems or a suggestion . Thanks in advance.
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My vise sits at low chest level, just several inches above my navel. I had the same issue when it was higher so mine is attached to one of the 6' folding tables, but a friend helped me brace underneath the table and then added two 2x6 made into an L shape and attached it to the outside on the table to make a shelf lower than the top. Now my "C" Clamp on the vise lets it sit at a good level for me. Now I am by no means tall at 5' 8".I will try to get a picture of this.Skip

I had to raise mine to make my quit hurting, looking down so much. I want to see how this post pans out, thanks

I would think it would be personal preference.

I’m having to setup and use on kitchen table. Not currently able to tie enough to get sore....lol. About 2 hrs is all I get if I’m lucky. I do have plans and a dedicated desk set aside for this one day. Currently the jig hits around chest level when on kitchen table. I think it’s a good height for me.

Mine sits on a fold out desk similar to a secretary desk and is a bit low for me. I don’t tie very much per sitting, I’m an orthopedic mess anyway. Interested in seeing what folks find comfortable. My desk being fold up and vise on a freestanding base, I may have some options that others don’t.

I am super interested in this and will be following.
Skeet does that freestanding base really work?
Is it weighted?


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Ok my fly tying vice is in my den. It's on an old computer desk. I'm right handed so the vice is on the left side of the pull out keyboard drawer. I also have an old computer chair and a 50" TV if i need a break. lol

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I am super interested in this and will be following.
Skeet does that freestanding base really work?
Is it weighted?


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Redge, it’s what I started with and never had one clamped on to anything. I think it works OK. I can be heavy handed and broke a lot of thread when I started. It has stayed put more often than not. I like being able to push it acknowledges inside the desk some and close it up when company comes by. It’s still a mess when I open it back up so I’m good! LOL yes, it’s weighted and felt covered so it doesn’t scar the work surface.