Re: FW: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
Well, I guess you people were the ones that ground the pair for me back at the SLC show. I am real pleased with them, very sharp point. You also told me that the old Thompson scissors I showed you were made by Anvil. I tied for Gudebrod at three of the SLC shows. Tony --- On Mon, 8/24/09, anvilvise49 wrote: From: anvilvise49 Subject: Re: FW: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? To: "VFB Mail" Date: Monday, August 24, 2009, 5:19 PM Hey DonO You were VERY lucky to get them back at all, my first show was Denver that was the year we introduced the Anvil Apex Vise, the next show I was working the booth in Salt Lake , Don and Barb worked the third show with David. Thats the year I couldn't go and David, Don and Barb met you that year and we still use the mouse you gave Barb to display in our vise at shows. I didn't see you the next year but I do remember sharpening the points on the scissors for a few of the tyers one of them may have been you. In Denver. the next year I was with Don,Barb and David and was told I was going to get to meet one of the best tyers that was you (I somehow I came home with a flexo-fish ) that was at least two years ago. Now all current scissor will have a true needle point even sharper than the Thompson's we use to make . Looking forward to seeing you again at the show. Denver of course. anvilvise49 On Aug 20, 9:32 pm, jim phillips wrote: > FROM MARK > > May your GOD be your fishing partner. > > Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:41:04 -0600 > > lmao...J.B., you funny.. > > Actually, when I can't find my Anvil's, I look in my brides sewing basket. > Last year she had used my "Ice Anvils" to cut gunny sacks and guess what - > yep - can't cut thread now!. Gotta love 'em! > > Jim > > From: jbal...@a5.com > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:41:22 -0500 > > I just checked & the pair I usually use are Dr. Slicks. The only problem I > ever had was when they got knocked onto a concrete floor & I had to regrind > the tips. I had a pair of Anvils, but I couldn’t find them. I’m guessing the > wacky Italian broad has them w/ her basket weaving tools… > > From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Anthony Spezio > Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:34 PM > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > > Don, > Not downgrading DR Slick but I had a problem with them These were the early > ones. The pivot point kept loosening up and the scissors would not cut. It > was a hassle so I just put them in the junk box. At the same show I had the > Anvil scissors ground for me, I talked to the Slick People at their booth. > They said they had corrected that problem and gave me a set of scissors. I am > real pleased with my Anvil scissors that I never did use the Slicks.. Maybe I > should get them out when I start tying again. > Tony > > --- On Thu, 8/20/09, Don Ordes wrote: > > From: Don Ordes > Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 4:14 PM > > I like both my Anvils and my Dr. Slicks. If I had to choosegood thing I > don't. ;o) > > I have a 1.25" x 10" lg. dia. ceramic pump plunger from a glycol pump, and it > works great with a little oil as a sharpener. When I get to the serrated > scissors, that's a little tricky. I sharpen them up and then use the > roughest Lanski stone to make one hard pass to roughen the edge, so it's > almost as good as a factory serrated scissors. > > Wow, Salt Lake City...that was like a decade ago, wasn't it? I was tying for > Dr. Tom Whiting at his booth. > > Whenecer I see Anvil or Dyna-King at their booths, I lend them a Fantasy Fly > of some sort- usually a Flexo-fish or a mouse, for a draw fly. Hardest part > is getting it back. > > DonO > > > > - Original Message - > > From: Anthony Spezio > > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > > Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:58 PM > > Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > > My choice is Anvil Hands down. > I have about 20 pair and use the Anvil 99% of the time. They ground a special > pair for me at one of the Dealers shows in SLC some years ago. > Come to think of it, that was the year I met Don O and Jerry Goldsmith at > that show. > Tony > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > > Rene > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked
Re: FW: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
Hey DonO You were VERY lucky to get them back at all, my first show was Denver that was the year we introduced the Anvil Apex Vise, the next show I was working the booth in Salt Lake , Don and Barb worked the third show with David. Thats the year I couldn't go and David, Don and Barb met you that year and we still use the mouse you gave Barb to display in our vise at shows. I didn't see you the next year but I do remember sharpening the points on the scissors for a few of the tyers one of them may have been you. In Denver. the next year I was with Don,Barb and David and was told I was going to get to meet one of the best tyers that was you (I somehow I came home with a flexo-fish ) that was at least two years ago. Now all current scissor will have a true needle point even sharper than the Thompson's we use to make . Looking forward to seeing you again at the show. Denver of course. anvilvise49 On Aug 20, 9:32 pm, jim phillips wrote: > FROM MARK > > May your GOD be your fishing partner. > > Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:41:04 -0600 > > lmao...J.B., you funny.. > > Actually, when I can't find my Anvil's, I look in my brides sewing basket. > Last year she had used my "Ice Anvils" to cut gunny sacks and guess what - > yep - can't cut thread now!. Gotta love 'em! > > Jim > > From: jbal...@a5.com > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:41:22 -0500 > > I just checked & the pair I usually use are Dr. Slicks. The only problem I > ever had was when they got knocked onto a concrete floor & I had to regrind > the tips. I had a pair of Anvils, but I couldn’t find them. I’m guessing the > wacky Italian broad has them w/ her basket weaving tools… > > From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Anthony Spezio > Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:34 PM > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > > Don, > Not downgrading DR Slick but I had a problem with them These were the early > ones. The pivot point kept loosening up and the scissors would not cut. It > was a hassle so I just put them in the junk box. At the same show I had the > Anvil scissors ground for me, I talked to the Slick People at their booth. > They said they had corrected that problem and gave me a set of scissors. I am > real pleased with my Anvil scissors that I never did use the Slicks.. Maybe I > should get them out when I start tying again. > Tony > > --- On Thu, 8/20/09, Don Ordes wrote: > > From: Don Ordes > Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 4:14 PM > > I like both my Anvils and my Dr. Slicks. If I had to choosegood thing I > don't. ;o) > > I have a 1.25" x 10" lg. dia. ceramic pump plunger from a glycol pump, and it > works great with a little oil as a sharpener. When I get to the serrated > scissors, that's a little tricky. I sharpen them up and then use the > roughest Lanski stone to make one hard pass to roughen the edge, so it's > almost as good as a factory serrated scissors. > > Wow, Salt Lake City...that was like a decade ago, wasn't it? I was tying for > Dr. Tom Whiting at his booth. > > Whenecer I see Anvil or Dyna-King at their booths, I lend them a Fantasy Fly > of some sort- usually a Flexo-fish or a mouse, for a draw fly. Hardest part > is getting it back. > > DonO > > > > - Original Message - > > From: Anthony Spezio > > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > > Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:58 PM > > Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > > My choice is Anvil Hands down. > I have about 20 pair and use the Anvil 99% of the time. They ground a special > pair for me at one of the Dealers shows in SLC some years ago. > Come to think of it, that was the year I met Don O and Jerry Goldsmith at > that show. > Tony > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > > Rene > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG -www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 > 06:05:00 > > Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out > more.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
FW: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
from Mark May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:54:44 -0600 From: phxflyt...@cox.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:39:23 -0700 Oh wellthat's another story altogether..hahahahahaha Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep water... - Original Message - From: jim phillips To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 3:32 PM Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:10:33 -0600 i just counted.and "not" including bobbin holders, (what most call bobbins).of which there are bout 50.we've got 191 tools. i take it Alan wrenches don't count? lmao... -SNIP- Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.63/2317 - Release Date: 08/21/09 06:04:00 Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. Try it now. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
You guys are all WAY ahead of me. 'Course I could cheat & count some of my other tools, the couple sets for the cars, the various wood working tools, the sets for electronics, guitars. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jim phillips Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:32 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? <mailto:desert-tr...@hotmail.com> FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:10:33 -0600 i just counted.and "not" including bobbin holders, (what most call bobbins).of which there are bout 50.we've got 191 tools. i take it Alan wrenches don't count? lmao... <http://gfx2.hotmail.com/mail/w3/ltr/emoticons/smile_teeth.gif> _ -SNIP- _ Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find <http://windowslive.com/Campaign/SocialNetworking?ocid=PID23285::T:WLMTAGL:O N:WL:en-US:SI_SB_online:082009> out more. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/21/09 18:06:00 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
Oh wellthat's another story altogether..hahahahahaha Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep water... - Original Message - From: jim phillips To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 3:32 PM Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:10:33 -0600 i just counted.and "not" including bobbin holders, (what most call bobbins).of which there are bout 50.we've got 191 tools. i take it Alan wrenches don't count? lmao... -- -SNIP- -- Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.63/2317 - Release Date: 08/21/09 06:04:00 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:10:33 -0600 i just counted.and "not" including bobbin holders, (what most call bobbins).of which there are bout 50.we've got 191 tools. i take it Alan wrenches don't count? lmao... -SNIP- Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
Rene, You have the right to have and use as many tools as you want. The tyer with the most tools is the winner even if you don't use them all. LOL I can't tell you how many tools I have accumulated over the years that I don't use. I have not picked up a whip finisher in over 25 years, I have about a dozen hackle pliers but use only one. Scissors ? I use two, one straight and one curved, I will quit here. Have a good day. Tony --- On Fri, 8/21/09, Rene Zillmann wrote: From: Rene Zillmann Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 1:31 PM Hi Tony and friends, I don't feel bad anymore when I look into my toolbox with all these scissors. Right now I'm tying for Iain's 2nd wet fly swap, have 6 scissors on the bench, use all of them for the pattern. Not for each fly but for the 1st fly I used the curved small one, for the second fly this strait surgical... Well, to cut the thread at the head and for the tinsel it's always the same, I mean one for the thread and one for the tinsel. On the other side: for 90% of my tying I use 4 tools only: vise bobbin scissor(s) needle. Whip by hand. Have so many specialized tools, need only 4. Ok, sometimes my wirl for dubbing loops. Sometimes I recognize, there are evenings when I do not ty but play with tools Rene Anthony Spezio wrote: > Alan, > If these are the old "Thompson Ice" they were made by Anvil. The new > ones are not. I was told this by the Anvil people at the SLC show when > I bought the special pair of Anvil. My Old Thompson were good for 13 > years cutting a lot of deer hair. The new pair of Thompson's did not > last anytime at all. The Old Thompson's have red finger holes, the > Anvil have blue finger holes. > Tony > > --- On *Thu, 8/20/09, Alan Di Somma //* wrote: > > > From: Alan Di Somma > Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 8:41 PM > > I have two pair of Thimpson Ice. > Two of the little skinney Gingher's that you squeeeze together to > put back into the 1/2" by 5" plastic case. > I also have a pair of Fiskars that you slip your ring finger into > a loop and just hold them in the palm of your hand. > I use the Thompson Ice the most. > > > Thank you, > Alan Di Somma > > Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret > > A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep > water... > > > > - Original Message - > *From:* jim phillips > *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > > *Sent:* Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:33 PM > *Subject:* FW: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > */_FROM MARK_/* > > */May your GOD be your fishing partner. /* > *//* > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:29 -0600 > > got bout 25 pair.half dozen of those are total > crap...but i keep 'em round for cutting wire, etc. > i've got from junk to the BEST..like those you see > Mike Radencich using in his video...don't really like > those that much. > my favorite are good ole' Doc Slick.specially the VERY > FINEST NEEDDLE POINT typecan't > get along without those.they've saved my ass countless > times when it comes to my trademark tiny heads. > unfortunately, i have to get a new pair fairly > often.because the tips are so fine they are very easily > damaged. > but once a year or two aint so bad...no > biggie.fly tying's not for tightwads > anyway...you wanna be a tightwad, > buy your flies.. > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
Hi Tony and friends, I don't feel bad anymore when I look into my toolbox with all these scissors. Right now I'm tying for Iain's 2nd wet fly swap, have 6 scissors on the bench, use all of them for the pattern. Not for each fly but for the 1st fly I used the curved small one, for the second fly this strait surgical... Well, to cut the thread at the head and for the tinsel it's always the same, I mean one for the thread and one for the tinsel. On the other side: for 90% of my tying I use 4 tools only: vise bobbin scissor(s) needle. Whip by hand. Have so many specialized tools, need only 4. Ok, sometimes my wirl for dubbing loops. Sometimes I recognize, there are evenings when I do not ty but play with tools Rene Anthony Spezio wrote: > Alan, > If these are the old "Thompson Ice" they were made by Anvil. The new > ones are not. I was told this by the Anvil people at the SLC show when > I bought the special pair of Anvil. My Old Thompson were good for 13 > years cutting a lot of deer hair. The new pair of Thompson's did not > last anytime at all. The Old Thompson's have red finger holes, the > Anvil have blue finger holes. > Tony > > --- On *Thu, 8/20/09, Alan Di Somma //* wrote: > > > From: Alan Di Somma > Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 8:41 PM > > I have two pair of Thimpson Ice. > Two of the little skinney Gingher's that you squeeeze together to > put back into the 1/2" by 5" plastic case. > I also have a pair of Fiskars that you slip your ring finger into > a loop and just hold them in the palm of your hand. > I use the Thompson Ice the most. > > > Thank you, > Alan Di Somma > > Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret > > A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep > water... > > > > - Original Message - > *From:* jim phillips > *To:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > > *Sent:* Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:33 PM > *Subject:* FW: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > */_FROM MARK_/* > > */May your GOD be your fishing partner. /* > *//* > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:29 -0600 > > got bout 25 pair.half dozen of those are total > crap...but i keep 'em round for cutting wire, etc. > i've got from junk to the BEST..like those you see > Mike Radencich using in his video...don't really like > those that much. > my favorite are good ole' Doc Slick.specially the VERY > FINEST NEEDDLE POINT typecan't > get along without those.they've saved my ass countless > times when it comes to my trademark tiny heads. > unfortunately, i have to get a new pair fairly > often.because the tips are so fine they are very easily > damaged. > but once a year or two aint so bad...no > biggie.fly tying's not for tightwads > anyway...you wanna be a tightwad, > buy your flies.. > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
Those were made by Anvil. My old pair are serrated and I can't find anyone to sharpen them. I still use them for cutting thread when wrapping rods, not really good for deer hair anymore. Tony --- On Fri, 8/21/09, Alan Di Somma wrote: From: Alan Di Somma Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 8:08 AM Tony: I have had these Thompsons since 1985 and they still cut great. They both have the red handles. One pair have the large finger loops that I have bent so that they sit on the tying table and you can pick them up easily. The other pair is like what a barber would use. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep water... - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:40 AM Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Alan, If these are the old "Thompson Ice" they were made by Anvil. The new ones are not. I was told this by the Anvil people at the SLC show when I bought the special pair of Anvil. My Old Thompson were good for 13 years cutting a lot of deer hair. The new pair of Thompson's did not last anytime at all. The Old Thompson's have red finger holes, the Anvil have blue finger holes. Tony --- On Thu, 8/20/09, Alan Di Somma wrote: From: Alan Di Somma Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 8:41 PM #yiv1445476798 #yiv1289768286 .hmmessage P { PADDING-BOTTOM:0px;MARGIN:0px;PADDING-LEFT:0px;PADDING-RIGHT:0px;PADDING-TOP:0px;} #yiv1445476798 #yiv1289768286 { FONT-FAMILY:Verdana;FONT-SIZE:10pt;} I have two pair of Thimpson Ice. Two of the little skinney Gingher's that you squeeeze together to put back into the 1/2" by 5" plastic case. I also have a pair of Fiskars that you slip your ring finger into a loop and just hold them in the palm of your hand. I use the Thompson Ice the most. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep water... - Original Message - From: jim phillips To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:33 PM Subject: FW: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:29 -0600 #yiv1445476798 #yiv1289768286 .ExternalClass .EC_hmmessage P {padding:0px;} #yiv1445476798 #yiv1289768286 .ExternalClass body.EC_hmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;} got bout 25 pair.half dozen of those are total crap...but i keep 'em round for cutting wire, etc. i've got from junk to the BEST..like those you see Mike Radencich using in his video...don't really like those that much. my favorite are good ole' Doc Slick.specially the VERY FINEST NEEDDLE POINT typecan't get along without those.they've saved my ass countless times when it comes to my trademark tiny heads. unfortunately, i have to get a new pair fairly often.because the tips are so fine they are very easily damaged. but once a year or two aint so bad...no biggie.fly tying's not for tightwads anyway...you wanna be a tightwad, buy your flies.. > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:57:39 +0200 > From: rene.zillm...@t-online.de > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > > How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? > I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and > Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. > Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a > collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these i
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
Tony: I have had these Thompsons since 1985 and they still cut great. They both have the red handles. One pair have the large finger loops that I have bent so that they sit on the tying table and you can pick them up easily. The other pair is like what a barber would use. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep water... - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 5:40 AM Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Alan, If these are the old "Thompson Ice" they were made by Anvil. The new ones are not. I was told this by the Anvil people at the SLC show when I bought the special pair of Anvil. My Old Thompson were good for 13 years cutting a lot of deer hair. The new pair of Thompson's did not last anytime at all. The Old Thompson's have red finger holes, the Anvil have blue finger holes. Tony --- On Thu, 8/20/09, Alan Di Somma wrote: From: Alan Di Somma Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 8:41 PM I have two pair of Thimpson Ice. Two of the little skinney Gingher's that you squeeeze together to put back into the 1/2" by 5" plastic case. I also have a pair of Fiskars that you slip your ring finger into a loop and just hold them in the palm of your hand. I use the Thompson Ice the most. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep water... - Original Message - From: jim phillips To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:33 PM Subject: FW: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:29 -0600 got bout 25 pair.half dozen of those are total crap...but i keep 'em round for cutting wire, etc. i've got from junk to the BEST..like those you see Mike Radencich using in his video...don't really like those that much. my favorite are good ole' Doc Slick.specially the VERY FINEST NEEDDLE POINT typecan't get along without those.they've saved my ass countless times when it comes to my trademark tiny heads. unfortunately, i have to get a new pair fairly often.because the tips are so fine they are very easily damaged. but once a year or two aint so bad...no biggie.fly tying's not for tightwads anyway...you wanna be a tightwad, buy your flies.. > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:57:39 +0200 > From: rene.zillm...@t-online.de > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > > How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? > I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and > Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. > Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a > collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > > Rene > > Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.63/2317 - Release Date: 08/21/09 06:04:00 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@g
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Alan, If these are the old "Thompson Ice" they were made by Anvil. The new ones are not. I was told this by the Anvil people at the SLC show when I bought the special pair of Anvil. My Old Thompson were good for 13 years cutting a lot of deer hair. The new pair of Thompson's did not last anytime at all. The Old Thompson's have red finger holes, the Anvil have blue finger holes. Tony --- On Thu, 8/20/09, Alan Di Somma wrote: From: Alan Di Somma Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 8:41 PM #yiv1289768286 .hmmessage P { PADDING-BOTTOM:0px;MARGIN:0px;PADDING-LEFT:0px;PADDING-RIGHT:0px;PADDING-TOP:0px;} #yiv1289768286 { FONT-FAMILY:Verdana;FONT-SIZE:10pt;} I have two pair of Thimpson Ice. Two of the little skinney Gingher's that you squeeeze together to put back into the 1/2" by 5" plastic case. I also have a pair of Fiskars that you slip your ring finger into a loop and just hold them in the palm of your hand. I use the Thompson Ice the most. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep water... - Original Message - From: jim phillips To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:33 PM Subject: FW: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:29 -0600 #yiv1289768286 .ExternalClass .EC_hmmessage P {padding:0px;} #yiv1289768286 .ExternalClass body.EC_hmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;} got bout 25 pair.half dozen of those are total crap...but i keep 'em round for cutting wire, etc. i've got from junk to the BEST..like those you see Mike Radencich using in his video...don't really like those that much. my favorite are good ole' Doc Slick.specially the VERY FINEST NEEDDLE POINT typecan't get along without those.they've saved my ass countless times when it comes to my trademark tiny heads. unfortunately, i have to get a new pair fairly often.because the tips are so fine they are very easily damaged. but once a year or two aint so bad...no biggie.fly tying's not for tightwads anyway...you wanna be a tightwad, buy your flies.. > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:57:39 +0200 > From: rene.zillm...@t-online.de > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > > How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? > I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and > Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. > Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a > collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > > Rene > > Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
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FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:29:55 -0600 i must have 3/4 pair of those curved scissors.but i never use 'em. The only time i use hair is for Muddlers, and Caddis wings or Comparadunsand i hardly ever tye Comparaduns anymore..much prefere CDC. From: phxflyt...@cox.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:41:00 -0700 I have two pair of Thimpson Ice. Two of the little skinney Gingher's that you squeeeze together to put back into the 1/2" by 5" plastic case. I also have a pair of Fiskars that you slip your ring finger into a loop and just hold them in the palm of your hand. I use the Thompson Ice the most. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep water... - Original Message - From: jim phillips To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:33 PM Subject: FW: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:29 -0600 got bout 25 pair.half dozen of those are total crap...but i keep 'em round for cutting wire, etc. i've got from junk to the BEST..like those you see Mike Radencich using in his video...don't really like those that much. my favorite are good ole' Doc Slick.specially the VERY FINEST NEEDDLE POINT typecan't get along without those.they've saved my ass countless times when it comes to my trademark tiny heads. unfortunately, i have to get a new pair fairly often.because the tips are so fine they are very easily damaged. but once a year or two aint so bad...no biggie.fly tying's not for tightwads anyway...you wanna be a tightwad, buy your flies.. > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:57:39 +0200 > From: rene.zillm...@t-online.de > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > > How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? > I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and > Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. > Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a > collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > > Rene > > Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 With Windows Live, you can organize, edit, and share your photos. Click here. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
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FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:03:17 -0600 Hey, who "was" she to take away from your usefullness.lmao. From: jbal...@a5.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:47:50 -0500 Yeah, scissors, needle nose pliers, stole one of my enamel kettles that I USED to use for canning so she could dye reed, etc., etc., etc… @ least she isn’t like the most recent ex. (in SO many ways) Hasn’t used my razor to shave her legs. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jim phillips Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:33 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: FW: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:41:04 -0600 lmao...J.B., you funny.. Actually, when I can't find my Anvil's, I look in my brides sewing basket. Last year she had used my "Ice Anvils" to cut gunny sacks and guess what - yep - can't cut thread now!. Gotta love 'em! Jim From: jbal...@a5.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:41:22 -0500 I just checked & the pair I usually use are Dr. Slicks. The only problem I ever had was when they got knocked onto a concrete floor & I had to regrind the tips. I had a pair of Anvils, but I couldn’t find them. I’m guessing the wacky Italian broad has them w/ her basket weaving tools… From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:34 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Don, Not downgrading DR Slick but I had a problem with them These were the early ones. The pivot point kept loosening up and the scissors would not cut. It was a hassle so I just put them in the junk box. At the same show I had the Anvil scissors ground for me, I talked to the Slick People at their booth. They said they had corrected that problem and gave me a set of scissors. I am real pleased with my Anvil scissors that I never did use the Slicks.. Maybe I should get them out when I start tying again. Tony --- On Thu, 8/20/09, Don Ordes wrote: From: Don Ordes Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 4:14 PM I like both my Anvils and my Dr. Slicks. If I had to choosegood thing I don't. ;o) I have a 1.25" x 10" lg. dia. ceramic pump plunger from a glycol pump, and it works great with a little oil as a sharpener. When I get to the serrated scissors, that's a little tricky. I sharpen them up and then use the roughest Lanski stone to make one hard pass to roughen the edge, so it's almost as good as a factory serrated scissors. Wow, Salt Lake City...that was like a decade ago, wasn't it? I was tying for Dr. Tom Whiting at his booth. Whenecer I see Anvil or Dyna-King at their booths, I lend them a Fantasy Fly of some sort- usually a Flexo-fish or a mouse, for a draw fly. Hardest part is getting it back. DonO - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:58 PM Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? My choice is Anvil Hands down. I have about 20 pair and use the Anvil 99% of the time. They ground a special pair for me at one of the Dealers shows in SLC some years ago. Come to think of it, that was the year I met Don O and Jerry Goldsmith at that show. Tony Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? Rene No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 18:06:00 Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
Glub...Glub... Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep water... - Original Message - From: J Balmer To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:50 PM Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? I guess I missed the deep water thang. Isn't it a little too late to keep your mouth shut AFTER you're in deep water? From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Di Somma Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:41 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? I have two pair of Thimpson Ice. Two of the little skinney Gingher's that you squeeeze together to put back into the 1/2" by 5" plastic case. I also have a pair of Fiskars that you slip your ring finger into a loop and just hold them in the palm of your hand. I use the Thompson Ice the most. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep water... - Original Message - From: jim phillips To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:33 PM Subject: FW: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:29 -0600 got bout 25 pair.half dozen of those are total crap...but i keep 'em round for cutting wire, etc. i've got from junk to the BEST..like those you see Mike Radencich using in his video...don't really like those that much. my favorite are good ole' Doc Slick.specially the VERY FINEST NEEDDLE POINT typecan't get along without those.they've saved my ass countless times when it comes to my trademark tiny heads. unfortunately, i have to get a new pair fairly often.because the tips are so fine they are very easily damaged. but once a year or two aint so bad...no biggie.fly tying's not for tightwads anyway...you wanna be a tightwad, buy your flies.. > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:57:39 +0200 > From: rene.zillm...@t-online.de > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > > How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? > I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and > Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. > Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a > collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > > Rene > > Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 18:06:00 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
I guess I missed the deep water thang. Isn't it a little too late to keep your mouth shut AFTER you're in deep water? From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Di Somma Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:41 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? I have two pair of Thimpson Ice. Two of the little skinney Gingher's that you squeeeze together to put back into the 1/2" by 5" plastic case. I also have a pair of Fiskars that you slip your ring finger into a loop and just hold them in the palm of your hand. I use the Thompson Ice the most. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep water... - Original Message - From: jim phillips <mailto:desert-tr...@hotmail.com> To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:33 PM Subject: FW: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:29 -0600 got bout 25 pair.half dozen of those are total crap...but i keep 'em round for cutting wire, etc. i've got from junk to the BEST..like those you see Mike Radencich using in his video...don't really like those that much. my favorite are good ole' Doc Slick.specially the VERY FINEST NEEDDLE POINT typecan't get along without those.they've saved my ass countless times when it comes to my trademark tiny heads. unfortunately, i have to get a new pair fairly often.because the tips are so fine they are very easily damaged. but once a year or two aint so bad...no biggie.fly tying's not for tightwads anyway...you wanna be a tightwad, buy your flies.. <http://gfx2.hotmail.com/mail/w3/ltr/emoticons/smile_wink.gif> > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:57:39 +0200 > From: rene.zillm...@t-online.de > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > > How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? > I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and > Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. > Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a > collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > > Rene > > _ Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find <http://windowslive.com/Campaign/SocialNetworking?ocid=PID23285::T:WLMTAGL:O N:WL:en-US:SI_SB_online:082009> out more. _ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 18:06:00 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
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Yeah, scissors, needle nose pliers, stole one of my enamel kettles that I USED to use for canning so she could dye reed, etc., etc., etc. @ least she isn't like the most recent ex. (in SO many ways) Hasn't used my razor to shave her legs. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jim phillips Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:33 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: FW: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:41:04 -0600 lmao...J.B., you funny.. <http://gfx2.hotmail.com/mail/w3/ltr/emoticons/smile_teeth.gif> Actually, when I can't find my Anvil's, I look in my brides sewing basket. Last year she had used my "Ice Anvils" to cut gunny sacks and guess what - yep - can't cut thread now!. Gotta love 'em! Jim _ From: jbal...@a5.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:41:22 -0500 I just checked & the pair I usually use are Dr. Slicks. The only problem I ever had was when they got knocked onto a concrete floor & I had to regrind the tips. I had a pair of Anvils, but I couldn't find them. I'm guessing the wacky Italian broad has them w/ her basket weaving tools. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:34 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Don, Not downgrading DR Slick but I had a problem with them These were the early ones. The pivot point kept loosening up and the scissors would not cut. It was a hassle so I just put them in the junk box. At the same show I had the Anvil scissors ground for me, I talked to the Slick People at their booth. They said they had corrected that problem and gave me a set of scissors. I am real pleased with my Anvil scissors that I never did use the Slicks.. Maybe I should get them out when I start tying again. Tony --- On Thu, 8/20/09, Don Ordes wrote: From: Don Ordes Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 4:14 PM I like both my Anvils and my Dr. Slicks. If I had to choosegood thing I don't. ;o) I have a 1.25" x 10" lg. dia. ceramic pump plunger from a glycol pump, and it works great with a little oil as a sharpener. When I get to the serrated scissors, that's a little tricky. I sharpen them up and then use the roughest Lanski stone to make one hard pass to roughen the edge, so it's almost as good as a factory serrated scissors. Wow, Salt Lake City...that was like a decade ago, wasn't it? I was tying for Dr. Tom Whiting at his booth. Whenecer I see Anvil or Dyna-King at their booths, I lend them a Fantasy Fly of some sort- usually a Flexo-fish or a mouse, for a draw fly. Hardest part is getting it back. DonO - Original Message - From: Anthony <http://mc/compose?to=bambot...@yahoo.com> Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com <http://mc/compose?to=vfb-m...@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:58 PM Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? My choice is Anvil Hands down. I have about 20 pair and use the Anvil 99% of the time. They ground a special pair for me at one of the Dealers shows in SLC some years ago. Come to think of it, that was the year I met Don O and Jerry Goldsmith at that show. Tony Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? Rene No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 _ Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find <http://windowslive.com/Campaign/SocialNetworking?ocid=PID23285::T:WLMTAGL:O N:WL:en-US:SI_SB_online:082009> out more. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 18:06:00 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
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FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Go back to sleep, sleep is a need to reduce stress as is fishing and sex. Ever be sleeping and dream about fishing and getting whoops this is "G" rated. Jim Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:24:10 -0600 i better get some sleep..been up 22 and a half hours.scroll down. From: markflie...@hotmail.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:22:10 -0600 i use 4 different types of Doc Slick.but i'm sure just two would prolly do it..all this stuff is an obsession.. but like Travolta siad in the movie..."Aint it Cool?" lmao..i've prolly got 15 different hackle plies or more...i use ONE virtually all the time...lol...must have a dozen or more hair stackers...hardly ever use one.lol. and on down the list..i think we just like to collect "Stuff." > From: f...@tribcsp.com > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:05:15 -0600 > > > Oh, and I forgot. Add one more. > > A thinning scissors for long salt-water flies > > DonO > > - Original Message - > From: "Don Ordes" > To: > Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:53 AM > Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > > > > > > Dr. Slick and Anvil have really good scissors for fly-tying. They make > > them > > for different uses, and I've found that they are actually focused like > > that. > > > > > > I have a synthetics scissors for foam and plastics. Doesn't work well for > > hair at all. > > I have 'big-finger' scissors > > and spring-loaded scissors (hold in palm kind) > > and my long-jawed German steel scissors that I serrate myself for big hair > > flies > > and my teensy-tiny scissors for midges > > and my junk scissors for cardboard and some thin leathers > > and a office scissors for thick leathers > > and a hair scissors that doubles as a moustache trimmer > > and memory fails me after that > > > > DonO > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Rene Zillmann" > > To: > > Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:57 AM > > Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > > > > >> > >> How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? > >> I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and > >> Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. > >> Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a > >> collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing > >> > >> Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > >> designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > >> > >> Rene > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. Try it now. Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on Facebook. Find out more. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
I have two pair of Thimpson Ice. Two of the little skinney Gingher's that you squeeeze together to put back into the 1/2" by 5" plastic case. I also have a pair of Fiskars that you slip your ring finger into a loop and just hold them in the palm of your hand. I use the Thompson Ice the most. Thank you, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, Latin America's best kept secret A good time to keep your mouth shut, is when you are in deep water... - Original Message - From: jim phillips To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:33 PM Subject: FW: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:29 -0600 got bout 25 pair.half dozen of those are total crap...but i keep 'em round for cutting wire, etc. i've got from junk to the BEST..like those you see Mike Radencich using in his video...don't really like those that much. my favorite are good ole' Doc Slick.specially the VERY FINEST NEEDDLE POINT typecan't get along without those.they've saved my ass countless times when it comes to my trademark tiny heads. unfortunately, i have to get a new pair fairly often.because the tips are so fine they are very easily damaged. but once a year or two aint so bad...no biggie.fly tying's not for tightwads anyway...you wanna be a tightwad, buy your flies.. > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:57:39 +0200 > From: rene.zillm...@t-online.de > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > > How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? > I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and > Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. > Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a > collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > > Rene > > -- Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
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FROM MARK May your GOD be your fishing partner. Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:41:04 -0600 lmao...J.B., you funny.. Actually, when I can't find my Anvil's, I look in my brides sewing basket. Last year she had used my "Ice Anvils" to cut gunny sacks and guess what - yep - can't cut thread now!. Gotta love 'em! Jim From: jbal...@a5.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:41:22 -0500 I just checked & the pair I usually use are Dr. Slicks. The only problem I ever had was when they got knocked onto a concrete floor & I had to regrind the tips. I had a pair of Anvils, but I couldn’t find them. I’m guessing the wacky Italian broad has them w/ her basket weaving tools… From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:34 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Don, Not downgrading DR Slick but I had a problem with them These were the early ones. The pivot point kept loosening up and the scissors would not cut. It was a hassle so I just put them in the junk box. At the same show I had the Anvil scissors ground for me, I talked to the Slick People at their booth. They said they had corrected that problem and gave me a set of scissors. I am real pleased with my Anvil scissors that I never did use the Slicks.. Maybe I should get them out when I start tying again. Tony --- On Thu, 8/20/09, Don Ordes wrote: From: Don Ordes Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 4:14 PM I like both my Anvils and my Dr. Slicks. If I had to choosegood thing I don't. ;o) I have a 1.25" x 10" lg. dia. ceramic pump plunger from a glycol pump, and it works great with a little oil as a sharpener. When I get to the serrated scissors, that's a little tricky. I sharpen them up and then use the roughest Lanski stone to make one hard pass to roughen the edge, so it's almost as good as a factory serrated scissors. Wow, Salt Lake City...that was like a decade ago, wasn't it? I was tying for Dr. Tom Whiting at his booth. Whenecer I see Anvil or Dyna-King at their booths, I lend them a Fantasy Fly of some sort- usually a Flexo-fish or a mouse, for a draw fly. Hardest part is getting it back. DonO - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:58 PM Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? My choice is Anvil Hands down. I have about 20 pair and use the Anvil 99% of the time. They ground a special pair for me at one of the Dealers shows in SLC some years ago. Come to think of it, that was the year I met Don O and Jerry Goldsmith at that show. Tony Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? Rene No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
I just checked & the pair I usually use are Dr. Slicks. The only problem I ever had was when they got knocked onto a concrete floor & I had to regrind the tips. I had a pair of Anvils, but I couldn't find them. I'm guessing the wacky Italian broad has them w/ her basket weaving tools. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:34 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Don, Not downgrading DR Slick but I had a problem with them These were the early ones. The pivot point kept loosening up and the scissors would not cut. It was a hassle so I just put them in the junk box. At the same show I had the Anvil scissors ground for me, I talked to the Slick People at their booth. They said they had corrected that problem and gave me a set of scissors. I am real pleased with my Anvil scissors that I never did use the Slicks.. Maybe I should get them out when I start tying again. Tony --- On Thu, 8/20/09, Don Ordes wrote: From: Don Ordes Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 4:14 PM I like both my Anvils and my Dr. Slicks. If I had to choosegood thing I don't. ;o) I have a 1.25" x 10" lg. dia. ceramic pump plunger from a glycol pump, and it works great with a little oil as a sharpener. When I get to the serrated scissors, that's a little tricky. I sharpen them up and then use the roughest Lanski stone to make one hard pass to roughen the edge, so it's almost as good as a factory serrated scissors. Wow, Salt Lake City...that was like a decade ago, wasn't it? I was tying for Dr. Tom Whiting at his booth. Whenecer I see Anvil or Dyna-King at their booths, I lend them a Fantasy Fly of some sort- usually a Flexo-fish or a mouse, for a draw fly. Hardest part is getting it back. DonO - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:58 PM Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? My choice is Anvil Hands down. I have about 20 pair and use the Anvil 99% of the time. They ground a special pair for me at one of the Dealers shows in SLC some years ago. Come to think of it, that was the year I met Don O and Jerry Goldsmith at that show. Tony Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? Rene No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
Don, Not downgrading DR Slick but I had a problem with them These were the early ones. The pivot point kept loosening up and the scissors would not cut. It was a hassle so I just put them in the junk box. At the same show I had the Anvil scissors ground for me, I talked to the Slick People at their booth. They said they had corrected that problem and gave me a set of scissors. I am real pleased with my Anvil scissors that I never did use the Slicks.. Maybe I should get them out when I start tying again. Tony --- On Thu, 8/20/09, Don Ordes wrote: From: Don Ordes Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 4:14 PM I like both my Anvils and my Dr. Slicks. If I had to choosegood thing I don't. ;o) I have a 1.25" x 10" lg. dia. ceramic pump plunger from a glycol pump, and it works great with a little oil as a sharpener. When I get to the serrated scissors, that's a little tricky. I sharpen them up and then use the roughest Lanski stone to make one hard pass to roughen the edge, so it's almost as good as a factory serrated scissors. Wow, Salt Lake City...that was like a decade ago, wasn't it? I was tying for Dr. Tom Whiting at his booth. Whenecer I see Anvil or Dyna-King at their booths, I lend them a Fantasy Fly of some sort- usually a Flexo-fish or a mouse, for a draw fly. Hardest part is getting it back. DonO - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:58 PM Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? My choice is Anvil Hands down. I have about 20 pair and use the Anvil 99% of the time. They ground a special pair for me at one of the Dealers shows in SLC some years ago. Come to think of it, that was the year I met Don O and Jerry Goldsmith at that show. Tony Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? Rene --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
I like both my Anvils and my Dr. Slicks. If I had to choosegood thing I don't. ;o) I have a 1.25" x 10" lg. dia. ceramic pump plunger from a glycol pump, and it works great with a little oil as a sharpener. When I get to the serrated scissors, that's a little tricky. I sharpen them up and then use the roughest Lanski stone to make one hard pass to roughen the edge, so it's almost as good as a factory serrated scissors. Wow, Salt Lake City...that was like a decade ago, wasn't it? I was tying for Dr. Tom Whiting at his booth. Whenecer I see Anvil or Dyna-King at their booths, I lend them a Fantasy Fly of some sort- usually a Flexo-fish or a mouse, for a draw fly. Hardest part is getting it back. DonO - Original Message - From: Anthony Spezio To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 1:58 PM Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? My choice is Anvil Hands down. I have about 20 pair and use the Anvil 99% of the time. They ground a special pair for me at one of the Dealers shows in SLC some years ago. Come to think of it, that was the year I met Don O and Jerry Goldsmith at that show. Tony Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? Rene --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
My choice is Anvil Hands down. I have about 20 pair and use the Anvil 99% of the time. They ground a special pair for me at one of the Dealers shows in SLC some years ago. Come to think of it, that was the year I met Don O and Jerry Goldsmith at that show. Tony Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? Rene --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
Got 6 scissors or so. I bought my favorite pair 10 years ago from a fellow tier at a show in Germany, and it is still going strong. The other one I use most of the time is a tung.carbide scissors. Also have one pair of surgical scissors I swapped with a surgeon for a dozen of sea trout flies. Very nice for delicate work. I want my scissors to be sharp and stay sharp, and I want to be able to keep them in my hand (or on my middle finger) when I tie. I have noticed that I have become so used to tying this way with both my fav scissors that I'm all thumbs when I use different scissors. As for fly tying material: collector - me? :-) Mart - Original Message - From: "Rene Zillmann" To: Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:57 PM Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? > I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and > Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. > Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a > collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > > Rene > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
> >Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really >designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > >Rene Anvil scissors are made specifically for fly tying. They're made in by the Vogel brothers in their machine shop in Columbus, Indiana. They are both fly fishers and fly tyers (although they have been so busy making scissors and vises that they have little time to enjoy their sport). They also make scissors designed specifically for special fields, including hair dressers and dog groomers. I believe Slick scissors were originally designed for surgeons, but I'm not sure. I think that's why they were originally called "Dr. Slick". a. -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN afi...@sbcglobal.net --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
'K I guess my memory failed me before that:) -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 12:54 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? Dr. Slick and Anvil have really good scissors for fly-tying. They make them for different uses, and I've found that they are actually focused like that. I have a synthetics scissors for foam and plastics. Doesn't work well for hair at all. I have 'big-finger' scissors and spring-loaded scissors (hold in palm kind) and my long-jawed German steel scissors that I serrate myself for big hair flies and my teensy-tiny scissors for midges and my junk scissors for cardboard and some thin leathers and a office scissors for thick leathers and a hair scissors that doubles as a moustache trimmer and memory fails me after that DonO - Original Message - From: "Rene Zillmann" To: Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:57 AM Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? > I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and > Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. > Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a > collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > > Rene > > > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.62/2315 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
I have maybe 10 to 15 scissors. A few are V. Mueller units. Definitely designed for surgery. Definitely can be used for fly tying. Great scissors. Gary L Webb Rene Zillmann To Sent by: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com vfb-m...@googlegr cc oups.com Subject [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? 08/20/2009 11:57 AM Please respond to vfb-m...@googlegr oups.com How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? Rene --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
Oh, and I forgot. Add one more. A thinning scissors for long salt-water flies DonO - Original Message - From: "Don Ordes" To: Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:53 AM Subject: [VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector? > > Dr. Slick and Anvil have really good scissors for fly-tying. They make > them > for different uses, and I've found that they are actually focused like > that. > > > I have a synthetics scissors for foam and plastics. Doesn't work well for > hair at all. > I have 'big-finger' scissors > and spring-loaded scissors (hold in palm kind) > and my long-jawed German steel scissors that I serrate myself for big hair > flies > and my teensy-tiny scissors for midges > and my junk scissors for cardboard and some thin leathers > and a office scissors for thick leathers > and a hair scissors that doubles as a moustache trimmer > and memory fails me after that > > DonO > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Rene Zillmann" > To: > Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:57 AM > Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > >> >> How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? >> I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and >> Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. >> Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a >> collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing >> >> Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really >> designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? >> >> Rene >> >> > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
I have used surgical scissors. I also have an expensive German pair that the seamstresses use. But my favorite one costs $1 at the swap meet here (like a flea market) They are the squeeze type. They are quite sharp with nice pointed tips. And when they go - well they served their purpose. Mike On Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 6:57 AM, Rene Zillmann wrote: > > How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? > I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and > Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. > Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a > collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > > Rene > > > > -- Mike Bliss Aloha from Hawaii --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
Dr. Slick and Anvil have really good scissors for fly-tying. They make them for different uses, and I've found that they are actually focused like that. I have a synthetics scissors for foam and plastics. Doesn't work well for hair at all. I have 'big-finger' scissors and spring-loaded scissors (hold in palm kind) and my long-jawed German steel scissors that I serrate myself for big hair flies and my teensy-tiny scissors for midges and my junk scissors for cardboard and some thin leathers and a office scissors for thick leathers and a hair scissors that doubles as a moustache trimmer and memory fails me after that DonO - Original Message - From: "Rene Zillmann" To: Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:57 AM Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? > > How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? > I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and > Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. > Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a > collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing > > Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really > designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? > > Rene > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[VFB] Re: ffisher tyer or collector?
I own a few pair, but I could easily use a razor instead. Generally, I use the edge to cut thread rather than snipping. About the only time I use the scissors as a scissors is when I'm cutting hair or fur off a skin. I use a razor blade when I'm shaping packed hair or foam. As to being designed for tying, as long as they're sharp & fit your hand comfortably, does it really matter? J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rene Zillmann Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:58 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] ffisher tyer or collector? How many scissors do you have and where do you get them? I myself own appr 15 scissors so far. Get some from ff shops (Slick and Tiemco), but own in the meantime a couple which I get on fleemarkets. Some of them seems to be surgical instruments. Maybe I'm more or less a collector. Own over 100 bottles of wine, hm back to ffing Has anybody insight into scissormaker? Are these instruments really designed for tying, or are they selling surgical instruments as ff tools? Rene No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.61/2314 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---