jjs89yj 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Hi Guys, At a tying night this week, a guy had a tool that looked like a bobbin, but it held a double-sided razor blade. It had a collar on it, and as you moved it, it curved the blade. I forget what it was called or who made it, but i think it was made somewhere in the NE. Anyone know what I'm talking about and have a link? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bugsy 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Yep, made in PA. About $15. Thought about grabbing one to sit with some other seldom used tools. Seriously, the simple design suggests the guy has an engineering or toolmaking background. Might be a great tool, but I'm okay with d/e blade in hand. Still on the fence about it. I hear they hand them out at the urgent care center when business slows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs89yj 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Do you know what it's called or where to buy it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene L 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 I use a pill bottle. Costs nothing and is very efficient. Just stick the blade inside the mouth of the bottle and you've got a hair-cutting tool that's curved nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Hi Guys, At a tying night this week, a guy had a tool that looked like a bobbin, but it held a double-sided razor blade. It had a collar on it, and as you moved it, it curved the blade. I forget what it was called or who made it, but i think it was made somewhere in the NE. Anyone know what I'm talking about and have a link? Thanks! You had nothing to write down the guys name and number? A cell phone to take a photo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs89yj 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Hi Guys, At a tying night this week, a guy had a tool that looked like a bobbin, but it held a double-sided razor blade. It had a collar on it, and as you moved it, it curved the blade. I forget what it was called or who made it, but i think it was made somewhere in the NE. Anyone know what I'm talking about and have a link? Thanks! You had nothing to write down the guys name and number? A cell phone to take a photo? I didn't think about it until after I left. I tried searching online for the tool but didn't see anything like it so I figured I'd post up here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bugsy 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 You can find it on ebay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Stonefly ... model sf29 hair-trimmer This was the only thing I could find ... on E-bay or any other site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs89yj 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 here it is on eBay! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bend-A-Blade-Deer-Hair-trimer-/291693533638?hash=item43ea4a19c6:g:rAsAAOSwbdpWXu3u Thanks guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Bugsy 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Unlike a pill bottle or the stonefly gadget, either of which hold the blade in a fixed radius, the tool in question allows a range of adjustability from shallow to deep radius. The question thus becomes "is this of additional benefit?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike West 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 I bought one but I haven't used it yet You can find them here. http://tightlineflyreels.com/bend_a_blade Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene L 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Unlike a pill bottle or the stonefly gadget, either of which hold the blade in a fixed radius, the tool in question allows a range of adjustability from shallow to deep radius. The question thus becomes "is this of additional benefit?" I've got two different sizes of pill bottles. One advantage of the pill bottle is the back end is protected from injury. One disadvantage is they're not infinitely adjustable to different radiuses. If I did a lot of hair bugs, I might be a better judge of their worth. Another safety advantage I just thought of is with a pill bottle, you can slip the blade in the bottle and cap it when not in use. It's not exposed like the one in the OP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 here it is on eBay! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bend-A-Blade-Deer-Hair-trimer-/291693533638?hash=item43ea4a19c6:g:rAsAAOSwbdpWXu3u Thanks guys! Ah, now I see it, that's a pretty neat gadget. As long as the blade doesn't spring out if you bend it too far, it looks to be a handy tool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben bell 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 I bet you can make one with coat hanker wire and a pair of wire bending pliers. maybe slip a threaded nut over the handle end and slide it up and down to curve the blade. Just thinking out loud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites