Best Non Peak, Renzetti Vise

[burdawg]

Thanks Burdawg it's definitely been on my radar

I’ve been thru 3 vises and finally found what I like in the Griffin. I tie everything from #20 trout flies up to #2 sickle hooks on mine. Never had an issue with either…unless you are mass producing 1000’s of trout flies (I’d recommend the Norvise in that case), you can’t go wrong unless you just want to spend the extra money.

[Grainraiser]

I have a Danvise and a Renzetti and I really like both of them. The Renzetti looks better on the bench but I can tie jigs just as well with the Danvise and it is a fraction of the cost. If I were to buy a budget vise now it would likely be the Griffin. It's all personal preference but like having a rotary vise with heavy duty base.

[tarfu]

Started with a AA then went to a Apex like the one pictured on pg.1. Didn't quite work for me.
So, started a hunt with the goal of true rotary function and durability with a no hassle warranty.
Found it, but it sure ain't local, chuckle. Had to send my hard earned to South Africa. Yup, I got
me a J-Vise. Shipping was about 1/3 of the cost but well worth it. NOT for the beginner!!! This is
a vise that your Grandkids will find useful and still functional provided you maintain it as it should
be. The jaws will hold (very well I'll add), hooks from 20 up to 4/0. Get the midge jaws and you
can tye down to a 32. I have NO dog in the hunt, just what I found for myself. Have had it 8 years
now. Take it completely (Allen wrenches provided), wipe it down with a rag with a few drops of CPL
(Breakfree), then put it all back together. Takes about 30 - 45 minutes. A bit spendy but worth it IMHO.

hank