Re: [VFB] Tying Classes

[mark romero]

Hi Keith, we (the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild) bought 15 vises from Renzetti 
and i think he gave 'em to us for about $50 each because we use them mostly 
with children. Fortunately for our adult classes, we use the classroom at 
the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum, so there's no need to haul our 
vises over there because they have plenty. We take the Renzettis' on the 
road with us. They are the Traveler model(s), of course. So, you might try 
contacting that company. Also they make some very nice tools. One is a 
double sided hair stacker on which one side is so small you can stack 
individual hackle fibers, like CDL for Caddis wings. I'd also call some of 
the tool companies to ask for donations to the project. You'd be surprised 
how co-operative they can be when the word "kids" comes up. They write it 
off their taxes and it makes them look good when you give 'em some play in 
print. I got a free pair of sissors from Dr. Slick, simply because i 
promised them a write up (review) in our (CFTG) newsletter. "One never 
knows....................do one." Fats Waller.   mark.............p.s. wanna 
read the review........go to www.njflyfishing.com    lol...


From: Gary and Diane Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [VFB] Tying Classes
Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 11:17:13 -0500
Sometime back I sent several vises to one of the listers who was also 
wanting to give classes to kids.  If they are still on the list and are 
done with the vises perhaps they will pass them on to you.
Gary Smith
Married men should forget their mistakes.  There is no need for both to 
keep remembering them.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Hi all, Keith here. I have a question and I know that I have seen many 
posts about the topic in the past, but I am looking to start some tying 
classes in my area...especially for children. Can anyone give me some info 
on how they do it? Is it necessary to provide them with vices? I suspect I 
would include materials with all classes but as far as tools go what is 
the norm there? I will probably station it at my home as I can fit a good 
number in the dining and living area. I'm sure I could work something out 
with Byard to supply them with vices but I am not sure what protocol is 
there.
Thanks -- Bear
 Keith Burtis
Bears Den Woodshop <http://hometown.aol.com/bearsdenwoodshop/index.html>
266 Kings Hwy . Snyder . NY . 14226

"Handmade Quality Fly Tying Stations, Benches and Accessories"

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