At my house we have a saying that I think you will appreciate "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without!"
I am a firm believer in recycling and that has helped me save LOTS of money. I appreciate you being resourceful
Yes, I would like to have a real nice tying station and all of the other fancy gear but lack of funds and just the desire to save money have taught me that just because it's pretty doesn't make me tie the flies any better.
So from one cheap guy to another - I say Well Done!
Besides, the extra money I save will allow me to buy a better vise or maybe Santa will be nice to me... probably not
Merry Christmas!
NoeprobleminTN