steelyjim 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 The wife decided to try picking something with my bodkin and broke it. Ive been looking for one like it but cannot find one. I think it might be a Thompson tool, not sure. Does anyone know where I can get one or have one they dont use any more that would be willing to part with. I was sorta attached to it. I did fix with a dremel but the needel is not straight and it cums apart sometimes. Drives me nuts. Replacements are much shorter I dont really like them. Let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Matt C 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 I think wives view fly tying desks as a little mecca of tools for them to do stuff around the house. Then when you correct them they get pissed and tell you to get over it. Wife: "There only scissors!" Husband: "No there 20.00 scissors!" Wife: "Well that's your dumb fault for buying 20.00 scissors!" How do you argue with that? Sorry but I dont know where to get another one. Im sure one will turn up for you. Good Luck in the search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monty3777 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Wife: "There only scissors!" Husband: "No there 20.00 scissors!" Wife: "Well that's your dumb fault for buying 20.00 scissors!" Kind of reminds me of fights my mom and I used to have when I used her sewing scissors. Have I become my mom? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 23, 2008 I think that is a Thompson, I really don't know if they're manufactured anymore. I had one that I gave away when I bought a Wasatch tool kit. Have you thought about making one? I've seen some really nice bdkins made from an old cheapo bamboo fly rod and a large sewing needle. P.S. Tell the wife one more mistake and she's history. :hyst: I tried that once, didn't work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase Creek 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 I have a couple of bodkins made from a large sewing needle and a buffalo tooth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelyjim 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Matt C. sounds like youve been at my house. I have thought of making one but I like the weight and length of this one. Man now I sound like the wife. Which by the way will be official FEB. 29 in North Carolina. Anniversary once every 4 years. Thats what Im talkin about. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytyingscotsman 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 This is the very reason why I ended up having to install a lock on the drawer of my fly tying desk and 'try' to remember to put my tools away after each session. Scissors, bodkin, razor, tweezers, cutters - all were declared fair game by my daughters ! It's one thing when your scissors get compromised, but it's a whole other deal when you can't even find them !!! :wallbash: My Matarelli whip finish tool seemed to be the only thing they weren't able to find a use for ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwo3 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Here is an idea but I don't know how it will turn out, try to epoxy a small piece of balsa wood or cork to the tip of the old bodkin and then glue a needle right into the wood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowfin47 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Yeah, it looks like a Thompson to me, but don't get too upset with you wife, 'cuz I too had a Thompson bodkin that broke. I tried to fix it... but without luck. I have at least 12-15 bodkins on my bench... big ones, little ones, skinny ones, thick ones... Bodkins made of wood, balsa, brass and aluminum.. used to have a neat little one made of antler... also one made from a broken section of bamboo rod... the ones i used last night cost a whooping 50 cents... at that price I bought two! I've made them (my favorites), bought them, and received bodkins as gifts... Why would ya' only have one? Bowfin47 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelyjim 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2008 I have a few but that one just is nicer to use.... for me anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SavannahFlies 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2008 If you are REALLY hard up for this bodkin you could try taking it to a local machine shop with a lathe and have them drill out the old broken piece and then you can epoxy the tip back in again. It looks like brass and they probably won't be able to bore out the harder metal, in which case they can cut it maybe a half inch shorter and then bore into the brass. Just an idea for ya. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelyjim 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Thats pretty much how I fixed mine. I may have found one. thanks for all ideas guys. :yahoo: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Beatty 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Hi steelyjim, They are available from one of my suppliers off shore but unfortuneately the minimum order $1K. A friend of mine made one using a longer metal sleeve for tying tube flies, a needle, several metal beads from a craft store, and crazy glue. Take care & ... Tight Lines - Al Beatty www.btsflyfishing.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2008 I needed a bodkin years ago but didn't want to spend the money. I was plum poor back them. What I did was take a large wooden pencil and cut it down to about three inches and drilled out the lead center and epoxied a needle in it. Works great. I've been using it for at least 25 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
