barrytheguide 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2014 I know that the CAE engineering vise is A close copy of the LAW vise , bit my question is " is it a quality product and how much is it". Of course I would like to try a LAW vise, but since they are no longer available and the price of used ones is nothing short of stupid I see nothing wrong with anyone coming up with a alternative. There are other quality vises on the market, but I don't want to pay a couple of thousand for one. I like the looks of the Jvise, but I also like the looks of the CAE product. I would love to hear from someone who has one or has used one with maybe a photo or two Thanks Bazzer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crackaig 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2014 A friend has one. I will see if I can put you in touch with him. Will PM you. Cheers, C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barrytheguide 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2014 C. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon Lidster 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2014 I've had one for a few years and love it. Tied thousands of flies on it and no problem. Once had to get a joint adjusted, it was Charlie's original design which he's now changed. Fantastic service, no charge and a good bloke to deal with! In answer to your question yes its a quality product, you'll have to contact Charlie for prices! I can't afford a LAW. My CAE allows me to get the jaws at any angle without anything behind my left hand. The angle of the jaws to the long axis allows this. Most vises have the jaws set at right angle to the supporting rod, which doesn't allow for angling so theres nothing behind the hook. Ive just got a Cottarelli Traveller for tying on trips, it's similar in allowing any hook position, but the jaws are very different. Hope that helps, Simon Pics of Cottarelli jaws and CAE with size 32 Tiemco hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barrytheguide 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2014 Simon, that's impressive, Thanks Bazzer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeBillingsley 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2014 A little more information. Not a good review and discussion on it. http://ukflydressing.proboards.com/thread/6332 Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barrytheguide 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2014 Joe , thanks I already had read that thread. To be honest is smells a bit like troll to me. Of course I would like a LAW but they are not available and the design has not been passed to others to manufacture which is a great pity Bazzer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crackaig 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2014 Did you get my PM Barry? You need to talk with Wes. Or if you know Johan Put he also had one. Cheers, C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barrytheguide 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2014 Crackaig, thanks I got your pm. I'm on my phone at the moment and I can't seem to reply to pm's. I sent a message to Wes but no reply as yet. That is quite a setup he has. More stuff than most fly shops ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crackaig 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2014 It certainly is. Makes me glad I don't have the collecting gene. You should see the collection he has just acquired. He will advise you better than my 2nd hand knowledge Cheers, C.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big al 1 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2014 Can this gentleman duplicate any vise like the nor-vise? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barrytheguide 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2014 Why would you want duplicate a Not Viise? The original is quality and readily available. The Law is not available and the CAE is not a exact copy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
