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Old 03-06-2011, 12:11 PM
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After making do with the old wobbly computer desk for god knows how long I am now looking for a nice good quality proper fly tying desk. I know orvis do one but it's a bit too much for me at £850, can anyone reccommend any others?

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Old 03-06-2011, 01:22 PM
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After making do with the old wobbly computer desk for god knows how long I am now looking for a nice good quality proper fly tying desk. I know orvis do one but it's a bit too much for me at £850, can anyone reccommend any others?

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Rob
hi rob. what about looking at old writing desks/beureaux (spelling??). i saw a real cracker in an antique shop. if i had the room for it i would have snapped it up.

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Old 03-06-2011, 01:35 PM
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what about ikea there stuffs pretty good without the silly prices IKEA | Desks for stationary computers | GALANT system | GALANT | Corner desk right hth this you can add to the top http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50173946 or with drawers like this http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50196373 thats approx a quarter of the £850 orvis are asking which leaves you change to go into a hair salon and buy 1 cape

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Old 03-06-2011, 02:12 PM
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A writing bureau is the best option imo

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Old 03-06-2011, 04:01 PM
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Cabelas uk do a specially designed fly tying desk for about $120 (£80)
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Ikea baby changing unit - seriously, great for the job. Fold out desk, loads of drawer space. Nice tasteful oak finish too.
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