nick2011 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2013 I found a nice roll top desk on craigslist for $100, its going to be perfect for tying flys and storing my materials. when not in use I will flip the top down and hide the mess from the wife and kids..Plus since we are moving into our new house in 2 months I wanted to have a nicer piece of furnature..Funny the things that get people excited. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2013 Its best to plan ahead, the wife has to let it in the house now and you guarantee your fly tying space, had you left it she may have had you in a shed in the garden. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick2011 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2013 yes piker20, I will definatly have a spot in the new house now. LOL id hate to have to sit in the shed all the time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKRuss 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2013 I started using a roll top desk when I got married. My wife's cats just couldn't handle the temptation. I just close the top to keep the cats away ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2013 I have the fold up front secretary desk, bought with same intention. Used to have it in the dining room and only folded it up once for a party. Now that I have it in my bedroom, I have yet to fold it up. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scud 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2013 I have a roll to too. Same as you i got it on craigslist. It's nice to close it up and walk away. Jeremy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick2011 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2013 I picked it up with the help of 15 men.lol.. these things are heavy, but I cant wait to make a few small modifications and move into it.. it will be nice to tie then role and go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryon Anderson 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2013 Having a dedicated tying space is essential, in my opinion. Mine is in the basement, on the "finished" side (paneling, carpet, drop ceiling). Since I am really the only one who goes down there, I can let the deer hair, fur and feather scraps fly and I don't have to clean until I get grossed out by it. If I had to do my tying in the family's general living space, I would definitely go for the roll-top. Great find! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HammerCreek 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 I got an old roll top desk about 5 years ago and love it! You're right the are terribly heavy. spent a couple months stripping, re-staining and adding new hardware to it. Lined the drawers with felt...love it but needed to get creative with the lighting and can't bring myself to use a clamp on it...great find hopefully you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 a roll top is surely nice but i wouldnt have the room for one in my mobile home. to ME, i would have that cramped in feeling. i like an open table top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ditz2 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 The roll top is a great idea......just waaaay too small for my collection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
