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Was wondering if any members have tried the Mayfly vise from Ebay?...seems like a good price for a nice vise..
I'm Looking for a new rotary vise to tie jigs...mainly 1/16 oz...#2
Not really wanting to spend alot..but...been doing weeks of research and reading...lol
Read n reread flyfish Oh review..lol
Any thoughts n comments will help...lol
Thnx....Dale
The vise looks ok for a starter vise; Im not sure about the big yellow wing nut and plastic parts. If you have been tying a while I would suggest something like a Renzitti Apprentice or Wulf Anvil vice - both are well made and wont break the bank. If you are tying primarily jigs and streamers a vise that is parallel to your table top is a better choice.
Ok...thnx...want the true rotary...I have been tying for quite awhile..yes..just jigs..
If you want a good Rotary vise, then get a good one! Meaning a name vise like Renzetti or Peak or Regal! Don't buy some off brand Ebay vise! That is best advise I can give you and if you need save a little before buying, you will be happy later! Best thing to do it go to a Bass Pro or Cabalas or some goo fly shop and put your hands on the vises, even if you don't buy it from that place, still can see and touch them. See how much room you have around the jaw and such. All the best brands are made well and with good materials.
Skip
I'm not a rotary fan
The vise looks well made - lots of good reviews from buyers - made here - reasonable
no C clamp
For the more expensive models you can get gadgets and up grades - not sure if that applies to the Mayfly
I have a Mayfler (portable) - also made here - not sure if it's manufactured by the same company. Great little vise....
Hi Skip...thnx..yea...been doin all kinds of reading n such...can't really go anywhere to look at em.(work n stuff..ughh)...lol..I have looked at Peak...Looks really great..guess I'm being cheap..lol..ughh..and for the price of Peak...I see you Do get a Great vise..lol
Just seen the one on ebay...for the price...and the kind of tying I do...mainly crappie jigs...just figured good rotary vise would b way to go..
Dale
Hi..ok...you have a Mayfly?...ok...I like the rotary...just lots of questions...lol..n price of some..ughh...lol
Dale
I was in the market for vise 4 months ago and got a great deal on a Danvise and a Renzetti. For me the most important features was the rotary function and a pedestal base. Both of my vises have these features and I tie on both of them. The Renzetti is more handsome on the table but frankly they do the same quality of work. I only tie crappie jigs so I can't compare them when tying trout flies. The Danvise is the best budget rotary out there IMHO. I don't think I can tie a better jig with a vise that cost twice as much.
Hi Grainraiser...oh ok...nice....Thnx...I looked at the Danvise online...read some said it's kind plastic feeling...lol..ughh, looks nice...can't really afford a Ren..lol...like I said..had been looking at the 1 on ebay..doin all kinds of reading...watchin vids...reviews...lol
Yea...I just tie crappie jigs also...
Does the Danvise feel good?....does it seem like it gets in the way while tying?...too bulky?...sorry...just trying to get ideas...lol
If you are just tying jigs a 'true' rotary vise isn't the correct tool. But get what you want - what is most important is how it feels to you.
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Originally Posted by zcrappie51
For me the main job for a vise is to hold the hook securely. Both of my vises do this well. I worked on a Peak vise and it also worked well. A pedestal vise was important to me because I construct my jigs while watching TV. Hell I paint and install the eyes while watching TV. I tied on a starter vise for years and I knew having a rotary feature was a must have for me. It simply makes tying jigs easier in my book. The Danvise is a good vise. I have tied alot of jigs on mines and they look no better or worse than the ones I tie on the Renzetti. Both will last me lifetime so it comes down to aesthetics. One is stainless and brass while the other is plastic and metal. They both work great.
I do know the Danvise was updated a good many years back, b ut the original was just too bulky and not enough room around the jaw. I do think many of their issues are a lot better now, but I also know the plastic remains. I used a Danvise for a year, then sold it and got the Renzetti, then a year later I bought the Nor-vise and have not looked back. Have been at this something close to 14 years now. Long enough ago that my Nor-vise was a lot less than they are today, lol!
Oh and there are a lot of reason I like my Nor-vise so much, but will just leave that alone for now.
Skip
I’ve tied on both a dan and a renzetti. Had them both at the same time. Chose the renzetti cuz it was smoother and more comfortable for my big clumsy hands. Old renzetti with knobs and no lever and don’t see the need to upgrade til what I have is broke. The dan went to a friend that still has it, ten years later, and it does everything he needs. I know that if and when I decide to sel the renzetti that I will recover most or all of the money, not sure the dan would. All this being said, there was a guy here a few years back that had tied on a pair of vise grips in his bench vise for lots of years. To each his won, and keep us posted. Everyone learns from the others.
Ok...Nice..Quote:
Originally Posted by Grainraiser
Oh cool...while watching tv?..lol..
Thnx again...still looking..lol..now got me thinking bout the Danvise..Ren and Skip has me looking and thinkin bout the Peak...lol
Ye...I did read alot bout the Dan...they do look pretty good n strong...also looking at the Peak...and seen a Ren on the auction site..lol...
Just thinking...don't wanna spend alot of cash...just for a vise...mainly tie during winter months..lol...when it's warm...chasing crappie..lol
Thnx Skip..
Oh ok...nice...looking at the Dan...Ren...Peak ...lol
Vise grips?..lol...