GPflyboy 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 i picked up this vise at a fly shop to get my feet wet in fly tying ,did not went to spend to much at first. but now after using it it i think its not for me it wont hold a hook vertical, but it does hold the hook . Is this common on lower price vises Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershooter 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 May just be an adjustment issue , show us a side view pick please . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phg 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 I don't know exactly what brand that is, but it's based on the old Thompson B with collet jaws. You should be able to rotate the collet slightly to get them vertical. If it is well made, it can be a good beginner vise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GPflyboy 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 Here's a side view ,and a look on the inside as you can see the square is crocked that's why it won't go vertical thinking about grinding one side on the bottom of the shaft that goes though the square .do you think that would work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 Take it back and get one that's made properly. Even inexpensive equipment can be good for use. If it's not, don't accept it. Take it back, and show them the pictures to prove your complaint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GPflyboy 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 I just ground down the threads a little on each side ,works now hold the hook straight . i would of brought it back but was almost 11/2 hour ride Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 well there ya go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites