You Can Make An Inexpensive Fly Tying Vise
With Bases Made From Almost Anything!
Ed Engelman
Ed Engelman.com
Low Budget Fishing And Fly Tying
Above: Fly Tying Vise with Cast Iron Fryinging Pan Base
On my How to make a Fly-Tying Vise for less than $6.00 web page I give
directions on how to build a fly tying vise with a plywood and brick base.
In another place long long ago, there were those who made lamps with bases
that resembled pumps, wishing wells, and more. Recyling that idea
I have made a series of unique fly tying vises with bases from collectables
and everyday items. The vises shown here are some of those creations.
The cast iron frying pan is heavy enough so that no additional weight is
necessary. The Osterizer blender base is filled with large pieces
of crushed stone. The hub cap (from my pick-up truck that was towed
to the great auto recycling center) is filled with concrete. I have
helped others build their vises out of detergent bottles partially filled
with concrete and aluminum frying pans filled with concrete. Let
your imagination be your guide to building your own special vise!
Above: Fly Tying Vise with Osterizer Blender Base
Above: Fly Tying Vise with Hub Cap Base
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