Getting started, first up, a work space

[Rob Adams 0]

Well, I tried tying on a TV tray - didn't work too well, so I did some research on Saturday and settled on a knock off of the design I found here ---> http://globalflyfisher.com/tiebetter/tying....php#5_material

(thank you Jan)

 

Built using 1" project board, and clear pine 1x5 and 2x2. Took a couple of hours - will rub some minwax on it and call it done. I plan on tying flies and jigs while on my winter vacation in Chicago. My workplace is ready to go!

 

I also build some fly drying clips using alligator clips and plastic rod I had laying around from one of my kids school projects.

 

Pics for those of you that are interested.

 

detail showing drying clips.

 

Rob Adams

Davie, FL

 

 

 

[notenuftoys 0]

Looks nice! I couldn't find one I liked either, so I built my own.

[Rob Adams 0]

Looks nice! I couldn't find one I liked either, so I built my own.

 

Very nice.... I'm already working on the next one....a 'laptop' version...

 

Wife donated a cutting board to the cause tonight...

[Vance in AK 0]

You guys are inspiring me!!!

I tied just a tiny bit about 10 yrs ago but really want to get into it now.

I picked up a used desk for the purpose & was just going to screw a piece of plywood on top for a work surface. Now I think I'll build a couple of portable tables (one for me & one for my 7yr old son I hope to get started in tying) based on your designs to use on the desk in the basement or on the kitchen table. Thanks!

[Druce 0]

Holy funk people are your desks ever clean... :bugeyes:

[notenuftoys 0]

Here's an "after" picture. Not so clean and organized now! :eek:

 

[Rob Adams 0]

Round 2. This time a bit smaller (inspired by jvise). Made it from an old cutting board. Drilled in a place for the new danvise. Also has rare earth magnets to hold things for drying. Fun, relaxing build this evening. (can't beat the price of the materials - talked the wife out of an old, cracked cutting board.... )

 

 

Rob

 

Davie, FL

[Hillbillyredear 0]

I couldnt settle with just a space...I had to have a building.

 

I did make my own tying station out of Oak a lot like the others pictured here and purchased the Serving table to use as a tying bench.

My own little man cave...the other half of the shed is my work shop/tool shed/lawn equipment shed.

The tying room half comes complete with Insulation and paneling, AC and Heat.

[Mr. Vegas 0]

want to adopt me??

[Rob Adams 0]

I couldnt settle with just a space...I had to have a building.

 

I did make my own tying station out of Oak a lot like the others pictured here and purchased the Serving table to use as a tying bench.

My own little man cave...the other half of the shed is my work shop/tool shed/lawn equipment shed.

The tying room half comes complete with Insulation and paneling, AC and Heat.

 

Wow....

[Chris Patterson 0]

Awe inspiring... all of you look like master craftsmen compared to my work on the desk I slapped together! A 2x4 with finishing nails and a few drilled out holes serves as a thread & tool caddy. Unfortunately it's all in my very unheated shed and it's damm uncomfortable out there this time of year. Was looking at a little "pedestal partner" bench from Oasis as a way to get a little work area that I can use indoors (not a lot of space in my house).

[Hunter5117 0]

Thanks guys for the inspiration. I have been working on ideas for a tying station that is portable as I don't currently have a full-time heated area where I can setup and leave everything. Plus nice to take something with me on weekends when we go to our cabin. Will try and post some pics when I get something put together.

[wbz 0]

Can you tell im hooked

before and after pics.

[JSzymczyk 0]

hold on a moment Rob Adams... you take a Winter vacation FROM Florida TO Chicago????

[poksal 0]

I'm such a neat freak... but I try not to let it get in my way.