I've since upgraded and purchased a renzetti rotary. However, I have to say after using the renzetti for this season, functionally, this one works just as well! The only thing to improve would be the jaw clamp itself. I'm seeing if I can adapt it to hold a replacement jaw from a professional vice company. in other words, convert a regular vice into a rotary. Will post if I'm successful! But this is definitely a worthwhile build!
Sure! Would love to hear what improvements you make. Also, I was able to make a bobbin holder out of a wire coat hanger which is working out really well. I'll have to post an update on it. I also put a bunch of holes in the base to make it a tool holder as well. So far it's been working out great. Tying hackle on is a breeze with the rotary feature!
@@EricTrethewey-k7s main update is that I ended up buying a renzetti. But to be honest, my wooden vice is just as good. The main difference is the jaws. Obviously, the Renzetti lever jaw trumps a $2 exacto knife, but aside from that (and tying large flies), the DIY version works just as well. My new project, is to take a cheap $10 fly tying vise and turn it into a rotary. So basically upgrading the exacto jaw to use a cheap 'proper' fly vise jaw. I also was able to install the bobbin holder so maybe I'll make a vid once I have the new design done.
The one I used was an old school one with an X. I've since purchased a few different ones from amazon.ca. The one that seems to grip decent is the Mlife brand. Do NOT use the ones with a plastic collar/insert. Those aren't strong enough.
Very nice! You have inspired my creativity.
I've since upgraded and purchased a renzetti rotary. However, I have to say after using the renzetti for this season, functionally, this one works just as well! The only thing to improve would be the jaw clamp itself. I'm seeing if I can adapt it to hold a replacement jaw from a professional vice company. in other words, convert a regular vice into a rotary. Will post if I'm successful! But this is definitely a worthwhile build!
yep time to break out the drill and hit the wood scrap box and random junk pile
I love this idea and I mite be able to improve on it a little I will have to see.
Sure! Would love to hear what improvements you make. Also, I was able to make a bobbin holder out of a wire coat hanger which is working out really well. I'll have to post an update on it. I also put a bunch of holes in the base to make it a tool holder as well. So far it's been working out great. Tying hackle on is a breeze with the rotary feature!
Any updates?
@@EricTrethewey-k7s main update is that I ended up buying a renzetti. But to be honest, my wooden vice is just as good. The main difference is the jaws. Obviously, the Renzetti lever jaw trumps a $2 exacto knife, but aside from that (and tying large flies), the DIY version works just as well. My new project, is to take a cheap $10 fly tying vise and turn it into a rotary. So basically upgrading the exacto jaw to use a cheap 'proper' fly vise jaw. I also was able to install the bobbin holder so maybe I'll make a vid once I have the new design done.
Brilliant! Bravo!
Very clever, well done!
I looked for that tip a lot, unfortunately I couldn't get it. Nice presentation. If you like fly assembly, build your tools professionally. regards.
Hi sir , how do you bend iron bars?
I put it in a metal vice, then used a torch on it (I had a butane culinary torch). Once heated, I just reefed on the bar and it bent easily
@moseslam4660 i will do it. Tks sir
Where can i find the exacto knife that look and works like yours?
The one I used was an old school one with an X. I've since purchased a few different ones from amazon.ca. The one that seems to grip decent is the Mlife brand. Do NOT use the ones with a plastic collar/insert. Those aren't strong enough.