Dubbing Brush Problem

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Brammer and Bauer do their dubbing loops the same way. I would guess that Brammer learned it from watching Bauer, as Niklaus Bauer is at the forefront of pike fly tying techniques.

I use that method myself and find it to produce outstanding results. I find that I can incorporate ten inch hanks of flash without any problems if I spin and pick out multiple times as shown by the two videos posted. For mixing colors and textures in one loop, this method is excellent.

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Thanks everyone.

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Long fiber brushes are not impossible or hard once you do a bunch. Key points in making them (brush being spun from left side of bench):

- Even distribution of fibers and perpendicular alignment to the wire

- As you spin the brush lightly brush the fibers starting from the left side

- Don't drop the table all the way. Slowly drop it as the wire twists all the way to the right and the materials is secure.

- Spin it fast and start brushing the material aggressively. If you are pulling out a lot or material you are not letting it twist enough or your material is to dense.

- Dog Brush or Brass Brush works best. To thick of wire will make the brush thicker at the base of the brush.

- You will know when you can stop twisting because the brush broke and the next time twist it a little less and then stop

- Biggest key is one end of the brush must move towards to spinning end or the brush will never get tight enough and break too soon. A 15" of wire should move about 3/4" or 1".

 

 

 

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Brammer and Bauer do their dubbing loops the same way. I would guess that Brammer learned it from watching Bauer, as Niklaus Bauer is at the forefront of pike fly tying techniques.

I use that method myself and find it to produce outstanding results. I find that I can incorporate ten inch hanks of flash without any problems if I spin and pick out multiple times as shown by the two videos posted. For mixing colors and textures in one loop, this methos is excellent.

Not surprised. Brammer does mention Bauer, and others, every now and then in his videos. Looks like Nordic countries are the place.