MasterShake 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 I was wondering if any of you use benches? The small organization centers you can sit on your lap or a table top? I was on e-bay today and I saw a pretty nice looking on with an etched rainbow trout on it for less than $50.00 and I was wondering if any of you pros use them? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 I'm no pro but I use a bench I made and that I sell for $40 that you can choose what you want burned into it like this one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 Dang, those are nice, RRSHS. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterShake 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 I'm no pro but I use a bench I made and that I sell for $40 that you can choose what you want burned into it like this one The one on e-bay looked nicer. I just don't know how to insert a link. I was mainly wondering if alot of people use them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks Mike I make them for use as a travel bench but I use mine all the time whatever you feel comfortable with is what you should use for me I like the compact of mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyderaght 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 I have an oasis bench which I keep on a old work bench which I stripped the old veneer off down to the wood and sanded it down.\ marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSzymczyk 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 I made one from oak plywood a few years ago, and I use it sometimes, but not real often. I may use it more in the near future though. In comparison to Riffle's woodwork, mine looks paleolithic, but it works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the saltydog 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 I took over my wife's desk, its enormous and I can really spread out. It was easy to take over, I just spilled a jar of head cement on it.... took my beating and now that the bruises healed I have a great tying spot! :bugeyes: :bugeyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TxEngr 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 I use one all the time, even though I have a dedicated tying area. After I had been tying about 6 months, I began to realize where I would like my tools to be, so I built my bench to match my needs. I'm still using that same bench today, with a few modifications along the way. I even carry it when traveling if I have room in the car. My suggestion would be to look at where you like to find your tools, e.g. where are they handy, and find a bench that matches that layout or have one built for you to that layout. TxEngr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 My tying bench is 9 foot long, 3 foot wide and weighs about 300 pounds! I have another, smaller one, butted up against it in an L-shape. I still never have enough work space. Of course, my set-up isn't terribly mobile... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Mike mine is built to sit on a desk to keep necessary tools within hands reach or for tying on a picnic table or your lap streamside works great for what it is meant for I also use a large computer desk as my main tying area with a 12 drawer cabinet on one side and a 3 drawer cabinet under the desk for storage of my materials Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Mike mine is built to sit on a desk to keep necessary tools within hands reach or for tying on a picnic table or your lap streamside works great for what it is meant for I also use a large computer desk as my main tying area with a 12 drawer cabinet on one side and a 3 drawer cabinet under the desk for storage of my materials Yep. I eventually need to get one for tying streamside/lodge/camp, RRSHS. When I do, I'll certainly give you a holler, if you have the time. I like the way you engraved the FTF logo in the top. Cool, cool. BTW, what kind of wood do you use? Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitanFlies 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 I want to buy a desk but I couldnt swindle my mom into buying a nice mahogany desk for my "corner office". I'm looking at the oasis but I dunno... I'll be on the prowl for a perfect bench. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Mike I can do them in cherry walnut maple red oak and alder and any combination of the woods as for the wood burning I already thought of an idea for one for you a map of Arkansas with a brown trout laying acrossed it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Student4evr 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2009 For my primary setup I have an old roll top desk. I took over a bedroom, so I have several rolling sets of drawers for materials. I also inherited a couple of sewing cabinets that have a roll down front over 11 drawers that are 12x18 and 3" deep. However I am finding that your tying materials and flies will always expand to whatever room you have. I think my inventory of bugs has to be over 5000 by now. In addition to the flies I have tied, I have been in about 80 swaps. And the guy I fish with is a prolific tier who always give me a box when we go. Frank aka Student4evr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
