MfishP 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 Is there anybody that uses these?Are the jaws flat like my Renzetti? or are they grooved like my Dyna-King Kingfisher?Any help would be appreciated.Also what are the jaw surfaces on the HMH line like-grooved or not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iowaflyguy 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2008 I am very happy with my Peak. Yes the jaws are flat. -Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Steelhead 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I love my Peak. I have both the standard jaws and the midge jaws and have never had a problem with either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSzymczyk 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 +1 for the Peak. I've had mine for over a year and love it. I can not see what a $200-300-400-500 vise can do that this $140 vise can not. It appears to be bulletproof, as long as a small dose of "common" sense is applied. I have the standard jaws and have tied hooks ranging from .015 to .047 with no problems. (size 20 1xfine dry fly to 2/0 heavy salt stainless) things I wish were a little different- The tension adjustment ring should have a finer thread. It seems a little turn of the nut makes a big difference in tension. I think the adjuster should also have a slight texture to it, to provide more tactile feedback. I keep a tiny spot of teflon-based gun grease on the cam surfaces of the locking lever too. I found that without it, the adjustment will slightly loosen every time the lever is "opened"... it's not really an issue but it gets a bit annoying when tying a bunch of the same size/pattern at one time. A little bit of lube fixes it. Just like with most things in life. Peak should include a material clip with the vise, not as a $10 accessory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 HMH makes the best vise ever!!!!!! the jaws are flat. Peak is good to. but the HMH will be the last vise you will ever need to buy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sore arm 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 My Peak is fine but I cant say I am in love with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunt 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2008 I have no complaints about my Peak. It is the only rotary that I have spent time behind so I cannot compair it to others. It is a cool tool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VERN-O 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 I traded my Peak in for an HMH......much happier now!......and yes the HMH has flat jaws......feel free to PM me with any other questions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
