Turbo dubbing block

[UtahFlyGuy]

OK how many of you tyers out there use a dubbing block? What are the advantages and disadvantages to using this method? I noticed that in this video that a wire is used to make the dubbing loop. Is there any reason a thread loop cant be used?

Thanks in advance
Pat
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uUPw39IYNVk

[MuseJr]

Is there any reason a thread loop cant be used?


If he used thread it would be a mess after taking it off the hook. It looks like the wire is used so he can make them up and set them aside to tie with later.

[UtahFlyGuy]

If he used thread it would be a mess after taking it off the hook. It looks like the wire is used so he can make them up and set them aside to tie with later.

That was my thinking as well. I was just wondering how the dubbing stays in place when you start to spin with just wire because if you use a threaded loop you can wax the thread which keeps the dubbing in place.

[Curtis Fry]

I have a turbo dubbing loop tool and it works great. I'll post a little tutorial on it tomorrow or Weds, so you can see how I make the brushes. I've been using it to tie a bunch of leeches, sow bugs, etc.

Waaaay better than doing the old traditional dubbing loop with the hand-held spinning tool. On my tool, the dubbing actually sits down in a little "trough" on top of the wire. Then you bring the 2nd 1/2 of the wire back over the top of all of it and you can then hold both ends to secure the material until you start to spin it. As my Mom would say "It's slicker than snot on a brass doorknob".

[UtahFlyGuy]

I have a turbo dubbing loop tool and it works great. I'll post a little tutorial on it tomorrow or Weds, so you can see how I make the brushes. I've been using it to tie a bunch of leeches, sow bugs, etc.

Waaaay better than doing the old traditional dubbing loop with the hand-held spinning tool.

Curtis, who here in the Salt Lake area carries this tool? I would be interested in seeing your tutorial.

[Curtis Fry]

I'm actually going to have them for sale on my website in a few days. Not sure on the price, but I'm guessing it will be around $40 or so. We're also thinking about building a bigger "industrial strength" version as well.

I'll tell you what, though, I can tie leeches much faster now.

[UtahFlyGuy]

I'll tell you what, though, I can tie leeches much faster now.

Thats great. Let me know how I can get one of those. If you think you'll have one on the night of the 14th @ Cabelas than I'll take it off your hands.