flyfishingtaz 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 I gave em a shot. I even chalked the first broken set up to being a rookie. Well, not anymore! :ripped: I went out and bought another set, excuse me, my buddy for a late xmas present bought be a new set of jaws for my traveler as I was using my backup for quite some time. I just counted my new box of flies. Drumroll please......26 flies :ripped: !! I checked the setting on the jaws thinking it was set wrong. Nope, 2nd hole 12-28. I tie 12 to 18 flies. Thought maybe I cranked the adjustment knob down to tight. Nope, finger tight. Even thought I might have cranked the cam too tight. Nope, directions said I did it correctly. In my fury, I sent renzetti a nice little lettter(I promise) stating what happened, and letting them know that the next set will be the last. Unfortunatly, my fly shop is only open 4days a week, so I have to wait till wed to see if they might replace the jaws, but I'm not very optimistic after the renzetti warrenty. Will wait to see, and let ya all know what I find out. :dunno: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddog48 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 I'm sorry to hear about the troubles. I have a buddy who used .. key word used .. to be a Renzetti man. He had some problems with customer service and since moved on to another company. Others I have heard have nothing but praises for Renzetti. I guess it all comes down to personal choices. If you do decide to move on, look into Dyna-King. I have 3 and IMHO they can't be beat. Customer service has been first rate in my dealings with them. I made a special request for accessories for my new Trekker around the holiday season. I had them in hand in 2 days from the left coast. Any questions I have asked have been answered by e-mail with-in 24 hours. To me, Dyna-King really cares about their customers. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 How are the jaws breaking? I've had my Renzetti for over 15 yrs and never had a problem with the jaws so just wondering how yours went through 2 sets in 3 months Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishingtaz 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 they've all broken at the screw. and both sets have been cams. I'm thinking of getting the screw set for the next one. Perhaps too much tension, but even the guys at the fly shop say Im setting it right. dont know but its very frusterating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conehead 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 Two words Dyna-King Dude you can squeeze a penny in those jaws and make Lincoln cry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwtroubum 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Two words Dyna-King Dude you can squeeze a penny in those jaws and make Lincoln cry. AMEN brother Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Kekel 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Dude you can squeeze a penny in those jaws and make Lincoln cry. LOL what a description George! I almost wonder if they had a bad batch of jaws that the temporing didn't work right somehow. I'm like Steve, had my Traveler for at least 15 yrs now and it's been just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ribs1 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Also Agreed. Get a Dyna-King. I don't even own one but lots of my buddies do. Chris Helm also uses Dyna King. I don't think you could break one if you tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2008 i have one of the first travellers to ever come out and never had a problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruncher 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2008 My Traveller is on 8 or so years and going strong. Best investment. Don't have a clue what the issue may be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardyhead 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Sorry to hear about losing another set of jaws. You are breaking your jaws at the screw you said? Is that the screw that attaches the jaws to the arm of the vice, or the little thumbscrew at the tip of the jaws for adjusting the gape to fit the hook? Is the screw itself breaking? Or are the threads stripping out of the screw holes? Just trying to understand, how about posting some photos of whats going wrong? A lot of use use these vices (I am thinking about getting a Master to go with my Presentation 4000) and it might be nice to have an idea of what your problems are. I know on your previous set you did not get to take photos, I am hoping you snapped some for us to see this time. Good luck to you, Ryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishingtaz 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2008 they have been breaking where the fine adjustment screw meets at the jaws. I received a msg from renzetti the other day saying that they'll take a look at em. It might be a hardening problem. Once I know for sure, I'll either get another set of jaws, or a different vise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2008 If you replace the vise the dyna king is a fantastic vise. It will be my next vise. I have a HmH now and love it to death. Im not sure if it will make Lincoln cry or not But I put my dogs tail in it and he cried! If that helps... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twofingerz 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2008 are you sending in just the jaws or the entire vise? for you to go through two sets in such a short time might it not be possible that something in the frame itself might be 'tweaked' thus causing some unatural stresses to occur? I have never had a renzetti in my hand so this is just a random thought I had. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
