Fly Tying Desks

[SalaR]

You fly fishers that like woodworking might compare notes and put together a few desks...there is a serious lack of product in these here parts!!!
My Hobby used to be fishing...now I fish all the time and share that as much as I can..also, my pashion for writing has been on the back burner for the past few years(woman in my life agian) but the urge has Once again surfaced.
With the ownership of our OP publishing(BC Outdoors) changing too often, I am going to have to get to know the new team...that mag' swung too far towards Spey and now is swinging back towards gear...we have to find a balance and better STORIES!!!!

[scoopy]

You fly fishers that like woodworking might compare notes and put together a few desks...there is a serious lack of product in these here parts!!!
My Hobby used to be fishing...now I fish all the time and share that as much as I can..also, my pashion for writing has been on the back burner for the past few years(woman in my life agian) but the urge has Once again surfaced.
With the ownership of our OP publishing(BC Outdoors) changing too often, I am going to have to get to know the new team...that mag' swung too far towards Spey and now is swinging back towards gear...we have to find a balance and better STORIES!!!!

I would be interested in taking that idea further. What kind of features does a good tying desk have? Maybe I could start one and post progress reports.


Matt

[SalaR]

I would be interested in taking that idea further. What kind of features does a good tying desk have? Maybe I could start one and post progress reports.


Matt

Hi MAtt...Simple thread holders, compartments that are big enough to hold hooks, feathers and so on. Some of the old timers used to get an old roll top business desk and renovate them. It seems that then the market went to portable desk top units but these seem to not fill the bill. Without breaking the bank it would be good to make a solid wood piece of furniture with good use of space...some of the fly tyer magazines have some patterns...
Lets take this a step further....
C

[rmpearson12]

Hi MAtt...Simple thread holders, compartments that are big enough to hold hooks, feathers and so on. Some of the old timers used to get an old roll top business desk and renovate them. It seems that then the market went to portable desk top units but these seem to not fill the bill. Without breaking the bank it would be good to make a solid wood piece of furniture with good use of space...some of the fly tyer magazines have some patterns...
Lets take this a step further....
C

How about doing a little sketch for us woodworkers to give us some idea of what a good desk is, then we can look at it and make any adjustments and figure out if it is cost effective.
I have found with all the furniture that I have made you could buy it cheaper but not as good quality. I tend to make things out of solid wood not plywood or MDF, makes for a nicer product even if the cost is higher.
But I would be willing to work on coming up with a good desk and making a few of them.

Ross

[SalaR]

Modern furniture is generally crap...MDF and such...we have such a wealth of great Birch, Alder ,Fir and so on...even the Pine Beetle infected Pine would be a touchy idea. This is not a new idea but it is ours ...so lets do it.
C
PS...Google designs and so will I

[rmpearson12]

I love working with Knotty Pine. It is a soft wood but sure makes nice furniture when finished with the right stain. I will see what I can find on the net. I have found some with all sorts of small drawers like these:

http://www.flytyingdesk.com/index.html

http://www.flytyingfurniture.com/

I think these are a little too fancy, what do you think? Doing all those drawers takes alot of time to do them properly, with dove tails and all. I myself would prefer cubby holes on top with a couple of drawers under the top with a slot in the desk top to sweep clippings etc. into, with maybe a set of drawer down one side for material storage. I will try in the next week to draw something up.

Ross

I just found this one. Check it out.

http://www.stoneycreekflytying.com/The%20Lancaster.htm

Ross

[scoopy]

I will also start doing some research

[Min]

Have you guys had any luck, outside of the above, in your search? I am trying to find something that I can use/adapt/build for a 'travel' tying kit/station. Any ideas?
Min

[professori]

found these tonite:

http://www.montanawood.com/flydesk/c...ying_desk.html
http://www.custommade.com/gallery/000187b.html

[phearless]

There are some nice looking pieces of furniture there guys.
The problem for me is I have so much materials I could fill 4 or 5 easily.
I would probably need a storage chest and a tying desk.
What a problem!

I would like a desk with drawers down both sides.
Pull out working surfaces, sort of like a cutting board on each side as well.
This works well for having prepared materials ready and easily accesible.
Perfect for epoxy work as well.

On the top a series of drawers that would fit lidded storage containers for threads, tinsels etc.

Ideally the drawers would be made of cedar to combat moths etc.
Perhaps a fold down cover to keep things neat when not tying.
A compartment to store the vise would be nice.

I am not a fancy guy so I would like it made from reclaimed wood. Or maybe Denim Pine. ( Pine beetle killed pine ) There is lots of wood left after logging that would work well for these. I used to keep exotic woods from pallets when I had access to it.

I am sure I will think of other things.