Bobbin threader
Yeah, I have threaders, but I've used a piece of mono or sucked it through as well.It's funny, I thought a bobbin threader was necessary, and then I learned you can just suck the thread through. I still use the bobbin threader, but I'm glad I learned that trick in case I take tying stuff on a trip and forget it or something.
True, but it's very hard to suck rubber legs through the bodkin hole you poked in a foam popper head.It's funny, I thought a bobbin threader was necessary, and then I learned you can just suck the thread through. I still use the bobbin threader, but I'm glad I learned that trick in case I take tying stuff on a trip and forget it or something.
I like Veevus for when I need it to not break (spinning hair) and Danville Flymaster 6/0 waxed for everything else. If I could use only one thread, it would be Danville Flymaster 6/0 waxed in olive.Yeah, I have threaders, but I've used a piece of mono or sucked it through as well.
Thanks for all the tips. I think I have those covered, but should probably get another ceramic bobbin.
How about thread? Any modern updates I should look into? Or is thread still pretty much thread? Kevlar worth it? Waxed or unwaxed?
Rite bobbins are a similar option. I like how Rite bobbins feel in my hand. Someday I want to try a Norvise automatic bobbin.Probably the biggest game changer, other than a rotary vise I bought when they first came out , for me was when I came across the Stonflo bobbins with the adjustable thread drag system:
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I have purchased both the large and smaller size bobbins and replaced every one of my spring arm type. And I too use a different bobbin for the thread colors I use the most.
What do you do with the toothpicks?A box of round toothpicks and a pad of post it notes.
I always have both on my tying bench.
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My friend, Dave Engerbretson, used a Norvise and I got to try the bobbin. I wasn't really crazy about the vise, I like my DynaKing, but the bobbin and with self retracting bit was really cool .... not as cool as the price for one of the bobbins... but pretty cool.Someday I want to try a Norvise automatic bobbin
What do you do with the toothpicks?
(I hope I'm not setting myself up for a punchline here...)