ohiotuber 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2006 :dunno: I am planning on tying some epoxy flies. Mostly red butt epoxy ants. I understand the wheel type dryers work very well. So far I have seen 2 types...1 has a foam wheel & the other has a coil spring. The coil spring has clips available for the sizes I hope to tie (14-18). The foam type seem fine, but how long will the foam last & how easily replaceable is it? Thanks for any & all replies, Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelie 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2006 Good Day, Hmmm... I would actually entertain looking to build one for yourself. I did and it cost about $8. Look for a motor that has maybe 12 revolutions per minute. Foam can be replaced. Or covered with sticky back foam. Steelie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Beatty 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Hi Mike, Steelie is right about building a turner. A BBQ rotisery <S?> motor is a good option. Also, I've used a variable speed electric drill in a pinch to turn flies or a fly rod I placed One Coat on the guide wraps. Currently I use A Flex Coat battery operated turner with a foam head but they are quite expensive. I've used it for six years and the foam seems to be holding up fine. If I had to replace the foam, I'd just cut a circle of foam and attach it to the old foam with several pins (the type Gretchen uses when she is sewing). Take care & ... Tight Lines - Al Beatty www.btsflyfishing.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 I built a foam wheel jig to put in my rod drying motor I got off ebay for under $20 shipped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atroutbum2 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 I was at a tying demo, and was told that replacement foam was as simple as buying a foam swiming toy, one of those long cylinders that the kids use as toy swords in the pool, and slicing a wheel off of it. If the hole in it is too large for your turner, just wrap it with tape to get a snug fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiotuber 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Hey folks, Thanks for the FANTASTIC suggestions! I loved the suggestion for a BBQ rotisserie (spelling forgiven Al )...I can build a stand where I can slip the motor on & off & STILL use it for my shish-kebabs. All I need is the wheel & an appropriate sized shank, which I think I have somewhere in the basement. Those swimming "noodles" are also a great idea, & 1 would last a lifetime! Thanks, folks!!...your creativity & common sense ideas have baled me out! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
