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ProfessorM
02-12-2012, 12:13 PM
I am going to offer up a Rotary fly vise I made for the site again. I will have it at Plugfest again and also at too cold to fish nite which I think the drawing will take place. John R drew his own number last time and won the vise.:) The fix was not in, really.:uhuh: We will probably have tickets available at both venues and maybe if John can do it here thru the site. It will probably be a 5 dollar ticket. If I was to sell it I would ask $300 as it takes me some substantial time on my part doing it in bits and pieces as I try and find the very rare free time I can at work, so be generous guys as it is going to raise money for the site. I used the Renzetti cam lock saltwater jaws which ran me $95, but as I figured it wasn't worth it to me in time to make them and they are a really nice jaw and will hold from a 4 to a 8/0 hook they say. I have never used anything that big yet. I tried to incorporate all the things I could into this vise using all stainless steel and delrin with an aluminum base. I used a bronze bushing to allow the 360 degrees rotation and the arm will swivel angular or straight out. The tension on the arm will be fully adjustable much like the manufacturer of the jaws uses. A great idea and no need to re engineer that well thought out design. I have used the original vise I made, mine is titanium:), for several years now and although I am not a fly tying expert it is a pleasure to use for me at least. So here are a few pics. My vise is on the left. I took the total height down a bit too since first one but everything else is the same . I hope you guys like and will jack up the total to help John in running this great , fun , site. Paul

Sgt Striper
02-12-2012, 12:33 PM
Holy crap!!!!!! Man that is sweet

nightfighter
02-12-2012, 12:36 PM
Beautiful work there, Paul. I'll be in...

Ryan560
02-12-2012, 12:47 PM
Outstanding job Paul!

angler229
02-12-2012, 12:47 PM
Excellent work Paul. I'll buy a few tickets.

tattoobob
02-12-2012, 12:55 PM
I'm in for a few tickets, very nice work Paul

Grapenuts
02-12-2012, 12:55 PM
does this mean now these r done the lip hole punch is next:hee:You won't get to fish again till it is.:tooth:

striperman36
02-12-2012, 01:20 PM
10 tickets

ProfessorM
02-12-2012, 02:10 PM
does this mean now these r done the lip hole punch is next:hee:You won't get to fish again till it is.:tooth:

LOL. Your like an elephant, never forget. I thought you were suppose to get real forgetful in old age.

Who are you again???

It is on that long list Steve. Just real hard lately to find any spare time working days. Really cramping my style with all this work stuff all the time and you know what is ahead of me once the weather gets a little warmer.:smash: and it ain't fishin.

pbadad
02-12-2012, 02:10 PM
Paul you are the man. What a piece of precision equipment.

Slipknot
02-12-2012, 02:36 PM
Looks fantastic Paul!
looks very familiar
maybe I should get some salt water jaws someday, or I'll buy enough tickets to win that one:uhuh:
Thank for doing this Paul

Grapenuts
02-12-2012, 02:52 PM
LOL. Your like an elephant, never forget. I thought you were suppose to get real forgetful in old age.

Who are you again???

It is on that long list Steve. Just real hard lately to find any spare time working days. Really cramping my style with all this work stuff all the time and you know what is ahead of me once the weather gets a little warmer.:smash: and it ain't fishin.

lost alot these past few years but my mind...I know where you r and where your headed.....I'll give you another year...or 2 ,then I'll come an huff an buff an blow your door down../the door on this side of the bridge that is.

WoodyCT
02-12-2012, 02:54 PM
Most impressive Paul!

You have a gift.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

GattaFish
02-12-2012, 03:36 PM
Very impressive.....

JohnR
02-13-2012, 07:47 AM
Paul - thank you again! It is greatly, greatly appreciated!

Yes, I pulled my name last time (or did someone else pull my name? I forget) but it is a fine, fine piece of machinery! And yes, I have used it :tooth:

For online tickets, you can send a PayPal to stuff@linesiders.com and I will put some tickets aside for you. Be sure to put in PP notes your screen name, and we'll have tickets for the drawing - at TFCTFN

Paul - thanks again!!!! :love:

Mojo7
02-13-2012, 08:09 AM
Very nice, I'm in for some tickets.

ThrowingTimber
02-13-2012, 08:18 AM
Beautiful work Paul :uhuh:

JMAC_kerel
02-13-2012, 11:46 AM
Beautiful craftsmanship, and a nice gesture. :claps:

blondterror
02-27-2012, 10:40 PM
I am definitely in for 2-3 tix @ plugfest... beautiful craftmanship Paul

piemma
02-28-2012, 03:42 PM
Paul, you are an incredible craftsman. I want 10 tickets. How do I get them as I cannot make plugfest????

JohnR
02-28-2012, 07:24 PM
They are fantastic - if you haven't seen one - wait until you do.

Paul, you are an incredible craftsman. I want 10 tickets. How do I get them as I cannot make plugfest????

You can buy tickets through PayPal here: stuff@linesiders.com and I'll fill out the tickets for you ;) .

Mr. Sandman
02-28-2012, 10:05 PM
That is a thing of beauty...I don't normally covet much of anything but this is testing my moral core. I want it, it is very sweet and the fact it is hand made puts it over the top. I will buy a few tickets. what the hell.

Charleston
02-29-2012, 12:15 PM
The things a machinist can do. Nice work Paul.

jredfly
03-04-2012, 09:53 PM
Very nice Paul. I saw the last one you made and have coveted it for a few years now. I will definitely be buying some tickets at TFCTGF.

nightfighter
03-30-2012, 08:08 AM
Bump for those who can't attend tomorrow night....

Piscator
03-30-2012, 08:26 AM
Nice work!

Once again, the talents the guys on this site have are amazing (I'm still looking for mine).............

ProfessorM
03-30-2012, 09:10 AM
Thanks Ross I have been so busy I forgot to post this. Come on guys it is for the site
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

JohnR
03-30-2012, 09:30 AM
Thanks Ross I have been so busy I forgot to post this. Come on guys it is for the site
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Yeh - me t00 - I have a ton of stuff I should be getting to, including better promotion here ;) .

piemma
03-30-2012, 09:37 AM
Yeh - me t00 - I have a ton of stuff I should be getting to, including better promotion here ;) .

I bought $50.00 worth. Everyone should step up or don't post here anymore:rotf2:

Sgt Striper
03-30-2012, 09:37 AM
John, check your e-mail....3 tickets for me!!

leptar
03-30-2012, 06:37 PM
I'm in..













for 10 tickets..

ed morini
03-31-2012, 08:08 AM
I'm in

JamesJet
03-31-2012, 08:59 AM
John,

Just sent you one, this is treasure.

Thanks
James

For online tickets, you can send a PayPal to stuff@linesiders.com and I will put some tickets aside for you. Be sure to put in PP notes your screen name, and we'll have tickets for the drawing - at TFCTFN

Paul - thanks again!!!! :love:[/QUOTE]

JohnR
03-31-2012, 09:40 AM
Thanks Kiddies :tooth: - Last call on online Tickets is 11AM (I'm writing out the Online Tickets to PM now). You can still purchase tickets tonight at TFCTFN (Drawing for vice will be early, probably with Dinner)

piemma
03-31-2012, 10:09 AM
I just looked at the pictures again. I'd rather win the vise than the Mega Millions.:rotf2:

JohnR
04-01-2012, 09:05 AM
And the Winner is: GooGooMan

Congratulations!

Paul - thank you :btu: and you all that participated!

Slipknot
04-01-2012, 09:21 AM
Congratulations Glen :btu:

great job Paul :btu:

jredfly
04-01-2012, 09:25 AM
Congrats GGM. I have coveted that vise for years now. :smash: