OMG over engineered or what!

[Mike West 0]

This is the Rube Goldberg of razor blade benders.

This is right up there with $100+ nippers.

http://www.jsflyfishing.com/tywheel-razor-blade-trimmer

 

I bought this for like $10. I dont use it much but it does preform some applications very well... found this product here in a post but I dont know where the website is now or the post.

[Bimini15 0]

I like the one you have. The other one is clunky as heck.

[utyer 0]

I McGyvered mine from a couple of pill bottles.

[Fisherboy0301 0]

It looks safer than yours Mike. I've heard too many people talk about that thing shooting a blade across the room. That one you linked to looks like a firm secure grip.

 

I like yours the best though Utyer

[Bruce Derington 0]

Is that holder adjustable, some what , I'm sure. For me it would be tough, I like to be able to feel the contact tension of the blade as it cuts through the material. Sorta like it tough

 

This is the Rube Goldberg of razor blade benders.
This is right up there with $100+ nippers.
http://www.jsflyfishing.com/tywheel-razor-blade-trimmer

I bought this for like $10. I dont use it much but it does preform some applications very well... found this product here in a post but I dont know where the website is now or the post.

 

[SilverCreek 0]

I McGyvered mine from a couple of pill bottles.

 

^^^ Genius !!!

[Striperknight 0]

I got the one you show for $8 . It works ok.

[Bugsy 0]

The tool Mike owns was made in PA and represents, in my mind, a simple and well-engineered alternative to holding a blade in hand. It's not presently in distribution, but I think the maker has them available again. I've not heard or read of any blade ejection issues.

 

As for the other...,well, I think the hundred buck nippers are the wiser purchase.

 

Speaking of new gadgets, Mike, did you ever get that Predator vise?

 

 

[tjm 0]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bend-A-Blade-Deer-Hair-Trimming-Tool/292247372139

http://tightlineflyreels.com/bend_a_blade

[Philly 0]

I watched a blade fly out the same type of holder last Saturday. That was the instructor's main complaint about it. Apparently it happens more often than he likes. I'll stick to breaking the blades in half and using the half blade to do the trimming.

[Mike West 0]

The tool Mike owns was made in PA and represents, in my mind, a simple and well-engineered alternative to holding a blade in hand. It's not presently in distribution, but I think the maker has them available again. I've not heard or read of any blade ejection issues.

 

As for the other...,well, I think the hundred buck nippers are the wiser purchase.

 

Speaking of new gadgets, Mike, did you ever get that Predator vise?

 

Nope I keep having one financial disaster after another in my life. Flipped my Nucanoe and lost about $600 worth of stuff Then the icing on the cake was I had a BBQ mishap and turned it into a melted piece of plastic.

Still want one real bad though

[Capt Bob LeMay 0]

I take all my double edged razors and crack them in half length-wise before using them. With just a half blade you can use it straight or curve it free-hand with no problems. The moment the blade begins to drag instead of slice out it goes...

[vicente 0]

I do the same Bob.

[sandflyx 0]

Mike,

I flipped my NuCanoe (dealer) and lost 2500.00 worth of gear

[BobHRAH 0]

I can add another personal experience with the holder in Mike W's photo. Blade came flying out during use; it didn't just fall out, it rocketed out. Luckily away from me. But from now on will be sure to use eye protection (if I continue to use it). But $45 is pricey.

 

Thanks, Bob H