need help

[airflo49]

not long started this tying thing so looking for info....

when i use the whipping tool to finish the fly i allways get left with a small end of the thread

without hamering it with varnish to hold it down...is there any other way to fix this...?

[arkle]

I don't use a whip finish tool, never have - but it sounds like you're not controlling the tension correctly & allowing the thread to twist & form a small bunch lump of thread that won't pull through.

There are loads of video tutorials on youtube, check out Davy McPhail's channel, or go to www.gwentanglingsociety.com where thaere are a;so loads.

Best option though is to join a branch of The FDG if there's one near you

[MARAZION MIDGE]

Nice sharp pointed scissors and cut it close to the eye, unless your doing something wrong.
Mike

[SharkeyP]

Sounds more like your scissors aren't up to the job. Get the finest, sharpest ones you can afford (you don't need to spend a lot but they must have fine points) and rather than snipping the thread hold it in tension and push the barely open tips of the scissor blades against it until it parts. This also prevents you cutting any other parts of the dressing, like the hackle.

Hope that helps.

SharkeyP

[wingman]

Yes small sharp scissors, you don't even have to cut as in a scissor cut just close the scissors to nearly fully closed and slide the points in hard up against the cut-off point and let the sharp edge of the scissor blade do the cut.

[roll cast]

A craft knife is good for cutting off tags of thread as long as they are under tension, I used one for a while before realising I could do with a new pair of scissors.

[freestonebound]

Go to youtube, they have step by steps and how to's for eveything from whip finish to paraloops and spinning deer hair. Excellent source!

Great Luck!

[bob_o]

I successfully use a single edged razor blade. Very sharp, only need to bring the taut end against its edge and it cuts itself.

[airflo49]

many thanks to all that replyed

AIRFLO49