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Well after a lot of reading, I've decided to go with the Anvil Apex. It should do me for the rest of my life, no more jigs than I tie. Do any of you guys have a strong opinion of why I should not buy it? I would have ordered it today, but I forgot about the eastern time zone and they were closed. Was that a hint, lol? Let me know what you guys think. My mind could be changed, but time grows short!
Thanks,
Barry
I can give you 7 to 10,000 reasons to buy it. It is a nice built vice and one jaw works on any size hook I have tied with from size 22 up to a #1 on my vice.
Thank you for the good feedback! Just made my order.Quote:
Originally Posted by STUMP HUNTER
If price is no problem I sure would look at the Nor Vise, I tie on one an love it. The Peak which I am a dealer is as good as it gets for under $150. I have no experience with the one your thinking of so don't have anything to say bad or good. If you have already looked at the Ohio Fly Fishing in depth study of all vises done a few years ago and still want the Anvil then you probably should get it, but again, I don't know enough about that one, but here is the study and feel sure the one you have selected in in this study.
Fly Tying Vises In-Depth Review by Fly Fish Ohio!
Well, as a twist of fate would have it, the Anvil Vise was back ordered for several weeks, so I had to back up and punt. I ordered the Peak vice from Skip at Thumpitjigs! I know I will be satisfied, there are tons of good reviews for the Peak. It was a pleasure to chat with Skip. Glad to support the local guy anyway, so I'm glad it turned out like it did!
Barry
Barry I was thinking it was Friday, so it will mail out tomorrow.
Thank you,
Skip
Great, thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by skiptomylu
You're gonna like that vise. Good luck and lots of happy hours ahead.
Thanks Skeetbum, I think I'm gonna like it! I hope that my jig tying improves by having better equipment.Quote:
Originally Posted by skeetbum
Hey Skip,
I got the vise in today, thanks for the quick shipment! I glued some leather to the top and bottom jaws of the clamp.......this should allow me to keep clamping it to the wife's table:woohoo
Your welcome and I am sure it will give you years of good service.
That leather should do the trick! I just added a 2x12 ledge to a table that I use to tie on. It's an L shape we bolted on to the side of the table. It's just one of them kind the legs fold up to put it away and I needed it to give me a lower place to clamp my vise.
Lol, I don't think I can get away with adding a piece of 2x12 to the kitchen table........I'll ask though, and get back with you on how my request with the lady of the house turns out:yikesQuote:
Originally Posted by skiptomylu
LOL, I didn't use the good furniture for that! Kind of table you see at like gun shows or any picnic. Had to brace it under the table so my spinning my vice didn't shake any more.
I got some of that thin sticky backed felt that's used on lamp bases and other what-nots so they won't mare table tops. I glued it to a 1/4x2x14" wood strip. Lay it on the table edge, a 2x12x14" is under the table. Use 2 3" C clamps to mount it to the table. If you set the clamps with the screw heads down, your knees can find them. If mounted up, they can get in the way. Maybe a longer board would help.