Shuck Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Ive been looking at a Nor-Vise and wondering what everyone thinks about them also what are some other vises would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Din Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 this is going to be my next vise...gonna buy it probably by the end of the week. have heard great things about them.... http://hmhvises.com/standard.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Love my Nor-Vise and tie on it all the time now. I also own a Renzetti Traveler and have owned a HMH and Peak. You really should try a variety of vices and see which one suites you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokibear Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I have been tying on a nor - vise for several years now, I would not go back to anything else. The midge jaws are a definite item to get also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I got my Norvise about two months ago. There is definitely an adjustment period but I love it now. Make sure you get the auto bobbin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 A vise is a pretty personal thing, and everyone seems to lean towards one or another. The best suggestion is to try a variety and see which one you like best. I've tied on pretty much everything out there and now tie on a Griffin Montana Mongoose. I've tried the Nor-vise and it didn't work well with my style of tying. I've got an HMH standard pro as well that is a decent vise, but without a full rotary feature, it's only used for a few demos every year. Auto Bobbins are great, and while they are a bit expensive up front, they are awesome to tie with. I've got a Ekich Bobbin and would replace it tomorrow if it broke. It holds the standard spools, so you don't need to wind your thread onto a propietery spool. If there is a Flies and Beer meeting or a club near to you, it's a good chance to try out some vises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflytyer Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I have a Dyna-King Trekker and i love it. its not a bad price and it is rotary, as well as tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydropsyche Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I've got a Ekich Bobbin and would replace it tomorrow if it broke. It holds the standard spools, so you don't need to wind your thread onto a propietery spool. Does anyone in Calgary sell these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Does anyone in Calgary sell these? You can only get them from Faruk himself(manufacturer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Does anyone in Calgary sell these? Like Ron said, just straight from the manufaturer. Faruk is a pretty cool guy, I met him at the Issac Walton show this spring, and he showed me some new prototypes he's working on. Here is his site - http://www.automaticbobbin.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydropsyche Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thanks guys. I've always wanted an auto bobbin but never liked the idea of having to spool the thread onto $$$ custom spools. But man, those are more expensive then some vises. Its going on my x-mas list, for sure. Ceramic insert the better of the two? Trout or salmon sized? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I have a Nor-vise and I love it. Solid tool. I use the Nor auto-bobbin. It is great as well. Having separate spools is a bit of a pain, and it evens the cost with the Ekich. The Nor has a lifetime warrantee, though. Ekich is just one year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I have a Nor-vise and I love it. Solid tool. I use the Nor auto-bobbin. It is great as well. Having separate spools is a bit of a pain, and it evens the cost with the Ekich. The Nor has a lifetime warrantee, though. Ekich is just one year. I had a very small problem with one of my Nor auto-bobbins , Ed phoned me and sent me a part very quickly. This was 3 years after purchase. Excellent service for an great vice and a lot of accessories. Fantastic tube attachment also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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