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I have been making some jigs with chenille bodies. My question is how to end at the head with the chenille. I have a rotary vice so I turn to wrap the chenille for the body. When get to the head, what do you do with the chenille while reaching for the whip finisher? If turn loose will begin to unravel so do you make a pass or two with the thread to hold chenille down until you can use whip finisher? Would someone explain what to do at this step? Thanks in advance
I make a wrap or two with the thread then a half hitch then cut the chenille and whip finish.
Same here.
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Same here then I whip finish
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I finish my chenille jigs the same way you guys do, but i occasionly have problems on small jigheads with a tiny piece of the tag end of chenille showing past the finish threads. I might just need to experiment with different scissors to get a closer trim. I also find it difficult to keep the finish threads hidden between the chenille and the head on small headed jigs. Maybe this is something you guys have dealt with?
You might try using a single edge razor blade. You should be able to get them at Lowes, Home Depot or maybe a drug store.
I never worried about a small tag end. If I can't tie it in with my finisher then I leave it to add that little different touch to the jig.