Post by: Birdguy on February 06, 2015, 07:24:28 PM
Post by: Birdguy on February 17, 2015, 09:06:05 PM
Well, we will just have to punt I guess.
Post by: jamesfromseattle on February 17, 2015, 09:25:42 PM
I finally set up a desk for tying in my office, but never use it because I have a tough time with the angle of the light in there. With a normal desk lamp casting light from one angle, the shadows can make it difficult to see details. Instead of using my dedicated desk, I still shlep everything out to the kitchen table because it has a big overhead light and windows nearby.
If it is not going to be set up in an extremely bright room, maybe it would be possible to work in multiple lights that could be adjusted as need be.
Sounds like a great project! Looking forward to seeing the results.
Post by: ribka on February 17, 2015, 09:39:19 PM
How about above. Simple and meets needs
I have a wooden type box that stores materials and opens up. I attach the vise to the wooden handle. Will attach a pic. However most of my tying is done at kitchen table too. I suggest getting some basic materials and storing in small sip lock containes. And get a plastic hook box for storing different sized hooks. I use a tying light and a magnifiers when tying flies.
Post by: Bill W on February 17, 2015, 09:54:29 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on February 18, 2015, 05:48:03 AM
The peg board is attached to the wall and is more than large enough for most of the necessary materials. This is very handy and helps to keep the clutter down on the desk.
Also, as was stated earlier, lighting is EVERYTHING. I have the little desktop lamp, and it works, but having a built in overhead lamp would be so much better. You can get one for the 18" flourescent tubes pretty cheap and could easily mount it to the wall above the tying station.
One thing I don't have is a dedicated tool holder. Make one out of wood or rigid foam that is just big enough to stick his tying tools into for easy access.
Have fun with it, and good luck!
Post by: jamesfromseattle on February 18, 2015, 06:51:09 AM
Post by: coachcw on February 18, 2015, 06:53:48 AM
Post by: Birdguy on February 18, 2015, 09:29:58 PM
Post by: ribka on February 19, 2015, 07:51:59 AM
works well
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Deluxe-Magnifying-Lamp/1439374.uts?productVariantId=3304136&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=42-29032658-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03555647&rid=20 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Deluxe-Magnifying-Lamp/1439374.uts?productVariantId=3304136&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=42-29032658-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03555647&rid=20)
Post by: Bullkllr on February 19, 2015, 07:39:28 PM
http://globalflyfisher.com/tiebetter/tying_bench/ (http://globalflyfisher.com/tiebetter/tying_bench/)
And like 34 pages of discussion here
http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/general-fly-tying-discussions/3105-lets-see-your-tying-station.html (http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/general-fly-tying-discussions/3105-lets-see-your-tying-station.html)
I have gone from a workbench in the basement, to table in the garage, to a desk in our rec room. I was going to build a desk, but I bought an old roll-top for $20 at a yard sale that worked out great. Really like being able to close it up when not in use. Since it is dark wood, I lined the top of the desk with light colored linoleum squares. I just use a cheap arm light mounted above the desk.
Post by: Birdguy on February 19, 2015, 07:55:08 PM
Post by: fishnfur on February 21, 2015, 10:17:56 PM
Being young, he probably doesn't need a ton of extra light to view his work. He can always add a magnifying ring light when he is ready, if he has space for it on the bench.