Quote Originally Posted by Yodie View Post
Don’t skimp on the scissors, doesn’t mean you have to buy a super expensive pair though. The Dr. Slick 4” razor scissors with thumb screw tension adjustment are about perfect for all around, its what’s in my hand 99% of the time, I actually have an unopened pair still in the bag waiting for the first to wear out, 5 years and probably 1000 ties later and they’re still going great.

No need to spend a lot on a vise right out the gate, as long as it holds the hook/jig head secure reliably, it is fine.

Dr. Slick ceramic insert bobbins are nice and cheap enough to get a few to cover different thread sizes or colors.

Some might see this as a luxury, but the super thin UV resin and a small UV light are indispensable for me anymore to set eyes, secure thread, stiffen materials. Of course cheap super glue will work just fine too, it just smells awful and has to dry throughly before putting the jig anywhere, and it melts some 3D eyes.
Once you develop an allergy to it the CA glues will just tear you up. I got mine building model airplanes and one whiff and I’m in for a few days of problems. If you have to make sure the area is well ventilated and an exhaust fan helps.
Bob