had a puck of this sitting on my desk for 2 years until coming across this! thank you so much Davie! It makes such a difference, especially at the head! Total legend!
This is genius. After a recommendation to buy this wax I was simply running my thread through it having cut the full piece in half. Since doing this I no longer get any frayed thread, no small chunks of hard wax in my touching turns and actually see the benefits of a good soft sticky wax and no more slippages. You’re a gentleman Davie for posting this video. Top man
Hi Davie - great stuff - I never would have thought of that. Your videos on patterns are really excellent too - very clear and well filmed. Have you considered doing a video on how you store your materials? This has always been a pain to me and it would be good to see how an expert does it! Thanks
Thanks for this tip Davie....when I am tying a PBP waxing the thread holds the bristles in place. Without the waxing they slip to the top and you finish up with a clump of bristles. Keep the hints and tips coming, we do appreciate them
Hey Davie. Thanks for answering my question, and may I say, all the help you have given us over many years, it has been well appreciated ! Thank you.. G
Hey Davie, I ordered some Veniards I really enjoy your Videos. I am in the USA South East, in the Northern part of Alabama. I also got into the Tenkara, Thanks again. You make it all easy!!!!
Another brill tip Davie 👌 I think the heat of your hand n such a thin disc would help keep it slightly soft aswell. Iv severed more threads arrgh! with the wax being hard this is a really great tip. Thanks
Thanks for sharing Davie! For years I have been blending beeswax, rendered pine sap and paraffin wax to make different grades of tying wax for touch-dubbing (as an adhesive), dubbing (to give better "traction" to my fingers), and for tying thread (to get better grip on some materials). Recently, I have started "wearing" a dab of wax on my finger as you do - find it very convenient not to have to search my desk for my wax. :-) Found that the best source of beeswax are the wax rings used by plumbers to seal toilet flanges and pine sap is easy to gather from mature trees that have had their lower branched pruned off. I use a double boiler on an electric element (outside!) to prepare the wax as all the components are quite flammable when melted. ATB! Hank
Hi Hank, It certainly looks like you know a lot about how to make a good wax. I did think about using a ring that would hold a piece of wax so all I had to do was put it on instead of sticking the wax to the side of my finger but I never got round to doing it...I'm glad you liked the video... All the very best Davie..
Hi Davie, Per your example, I am always happy to share if I can help. :-) I had thought about using a 15 - 20 mm length of clear vinyl tubing (inside diameter to suit and slit to allow an easy fit) as a band to carry the dab of wax. Have not tried it yet. ATB! Hank
Bud i love ur video's. I watch them faithfully and i learned soo much and i thank you for that. Bud did u ever think about live streaming on RUclips. If u do i will be the 1st to watch and i know 100% bud Alot of people will love to see u live. Cheers 🍻🍻
hi Davie, thanks for sharing another great video.I've recently been looking around at good lake patterns to use here in Ireland, and I'm wondering if you could do some tying videos of more irish classics such as golden olive bumbles, fiery brown bumbles, etc. I know you've done dabbler and Sedgehog styles of the flies above but I believe bumbles work brilliant and they look good too. Thanks and best regards, Marc
Davie McPhail thanks for the reply, I love the Kingsmill bumbles such as the golden olive, fiery brown, and claret bumble, but I would love to see your favourites also. Thanks once again
I adopted the Davie wax dollop on digit technique long ago and really like the function. However, on several occasions I have forgotten about the wax dollop on digit and off to bed or out for a run only to discover!! Beware fellow fly tiers!!
Hi Robert, You can wax your thread really all the way through the tying of the fly but I would say the most important points would be when tying on and off the hackles and wings of your flies as this will give you more grip and strength in your thread, though less is best as once through with the wax works better.. All the very best Davie
Have a question for you Davie. Even if you are using a waxed nylon thread, you still use this wax when tying? Also do you fish for carp with your flies? Do you think carp are spooked by the smell of fly tying wax? By the way I love your fly tying videos! Thank you for taking the time of making your fly tying videos!
Hello Davie... I was making wax disks the other day with an old piece of Veniards' tying wax... one that had set out for years. It seemed to have small bits of one of the wax components in the disks. Tried quite a while to re warm and fold them back in but they would not... or would not much. Have you had your Veniards tying wax do that? Have you been able to get the bits to reincorporate? Does it matter, do you think? Mike
Hi Mike, What has happened is that the wax has dried on the outside of your disc which causes it to go hard and brittle which happens over time with most waxes like this..What I would normally do is just cut or break it away and then I would soften and work it until it's back to a good piece..I would recommend keeping your wax in a small box or sealed bag so that it stops it from drying out.. All the very best Davie
@@DavieMcPhail Ah, I see that. I'll work on fixing things tomorrow... and keep the bits in a good, sealed bag from now on. Thank you for that, Davie... it helps. Mike
Hi Scotsman, Bees wax is not ideal for tying especially the ones I have tried as they are not as tacky as the the one I use or as cobblers wax... All the very best Davie..
Hi Alencar Gonçalves, The company I buy the wax has many stockests around the world, I have attached a link to them as there may be one that can help you.. www.veniard.com/stockists.asp All the very best Davie..
Hi John, I found it easier just to buy my wax but I did find some info on making fly tyers wax so I have attached a link for you to have a look...globalflyfisher.com/tie-better/make-your-own-dubbing-wax All the very best Davie
thanks dave mcphil Allan McClenaghan used the same wax but first I have seen you prapar it cheers hope your well I'm no leg full of stiches do you want to take them out bring the tweezers 😆 lol Jimmys book is out I have had problems but contact you soon cheers mate the rest of yous dave is the best allrounder in the world cheers mate regards Allan McClenaghan Hamilton
Hi Allan, I am well thank you.. I hope you are getting better and if I take your stitches out I'm sure you'll be back in the hospital...I bought Jimmy's book a month or so ago and it's quite a good read and I'm sure you'll enjoy it..I'm glad you are still enjoying the videos and I hope the stitches heel up soon..... All the very best Davie
Cheers dave I love the salmon fly you did of megans names slip my mind the spey peacock is good I'm gone tu use the tip of reha as the spey hackle I have been working on ostrich I'll send you some lot of work but brilliant results ideal for reah sub I got plenty more coming my frind at lath kill is seller me dye in bulk brilliant good fun have a good Xmas and I'll speak to you in the new year regards Allan McClenaghan Hamilton
Hi dede7365, I have attached a link to Veniards stockists , you may find one that is close to you so I hope this is of some help... All the very best Davie www.veniard.com/stockists.asp
I never found an American source either. Thought I'd found this was in Canada once, but that didn't work either. Over time I found a few UK tyers sources with low cost shipping and that is how I came into a life time supply of Veniard's prepared fly tyers wax... along with a few other items not available in America. Mike
Hi TheUSAforever1, I have attached a link to a website that sell Bailey's Fly Tyre's Wax which is a very good wax and one I would highly recommend if you can't source the one I use in the UK..I hope this is of some help to you and I would also highly recommend Feathersmac as I have always had very good service from them... All the very best Davie feathersmc.com/product/cobblers-wax/
Hi BABA YAGA- BOOGEYMAN, Any stockist of Veniard materials should be able to help you, I have attached a link to Veniards stockists for you to see who is closest to you... All the very best Davie www.veniard.com/stockists.asp
Yay Davie... thank you very much! I've tried making my own tiers wax from this link... flyanglersonline.com/flytying/tyingtips/part139.php It didn't work. I couldn't get the rosin to melt (small tin can in pot of boiling water). I figure the failure came from our high altitude (6100 ft.) boiling temperature of water... 201 F. At near sea level I think it will work fine. And a person could try a microwave. We don't have one. Lastly, olive oil can be substituted for castor oil if it turns out to be difficult to find. Mike
Hi William, Just water from the hot water tap is all you want to use to help soften the wax, not boiling water as this will melt the wax completely...All the very best Davie..
Hi Fall Front 21, Varnishing over a waxed thread is ok to do as this has been done for more years than I can remember so if you are having problems with it I'm not sure whats wrong...I use Veniards Prepared Fly Tyers wax and I use their clear varnish...I have attached links to them for you to see.. All the very best Davie www.veniard.com/product897/section154/no1-cellire www.veniard.com/product5328/section9/
Kamil Ponikowski Davie is a remarkable fly tyer, a true artist of his time. waxing thread is not useless, you are just plain wrong. take your negativity elsewhere
had a puck of this sitting on my desk for 2 years until coming across this! thank you so much Davie! It makes such a difference, especially at the head! Total legend!
This is genius. After a recommendation to buy this wax I was simply running my thread through it having cut the full piece in half. Since doing this I no longer get any frayed thread, no small chunks of hard wax in my touching turns and actually see the benefits of a good soft sticky wax and no more slippages. You’re a gentleman Davie for posting this video. Top man
Hi Davie - great stuff - I never would have thought of that. Your videos on patterns are really excellent too - very clear and well filmed. Have you considered doing a video on how you store your materials? This has always been a pain to me and it would be good to see how an expert does it! Thanks
Nice tip. A few more of you preparation tips and tricks videos would be very welcome!
Thanks for this tip Davie....when I am tying a PBP waxing the thread holds the bristles in place. Without the waxing they slip to the top and you finish up with a clump of bristles. Keep the hints and tips coming, we do appreciate them
So simple, but very useful, I hadn't thought of it. Thanks.
Hey Davie. Thanks for answering my question, and may I say, all the help
you have given us over many years, it has been well appreciated !
Thank you.. G
Hey Davie, I ordered some Veniards I really enjoy your Videos. I am in the USA South East, in the Northern part of Alabama. I also got into the Tenkara, Thanks again. You make it all easy!!!!
Thanks for that Davie, all those little tips help. Thanks again for sharing. Iain
This is a helpful tip. Thanks. Just got my Veniard wax and your instructions came in handy.
Great tip Davie, it's all those little things that make fly tying easier! Thanks kindly for your videos! :)
many times I have had feathers slip yip no wax to help bite the feathers ,will definitely use this tip Mr mcphail 👍👍👍
I would like to commend you for passing on your knowledge and tips. Many thanks George
I applaud you! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Davie, I had ordered some of this from Peter and wanted to know how you prepared and used it. Great info!
Another brill tip Davie 👌
I think the heat of your hand n such a thin disc would help keep it slightly soft aswell.
Iv severed more threads arrgh! with the wax being hard this is a really great tip. Thanks
Thanks for sharing Davie! For years I have been blending beeswax, rendered pine sap and paraffin wax to make different grades of tying wax for touch-dubbing (as an adhesive), dubbing (to give better "traction" to my fingers), and for tying thread (to get better grip on some materials). Recently, I have started "wearing" a dab of wax on my finger as you do - find it very convenient not to have to search my desk for my wax. :-) Found that the best source of beeswax are the wax rings used by plumbers to seal toilet flanges and pine sap is easy to gather from mature trees that have had their lower branched pruned off. I use a double boiler on an electric element (outside!) to prepare the wax as all the components are quite flammable when melted. ATB! Hank
Hi Hank,
It certainly looks like you know a lot about how to make a good wax. I did think about using a ring that would hold a piece of wax so all I had to do was put it on instead of sticking the wax to the side of my finger but I never got round to doing it...I'm glad you liked the video...
All the very best Davie..
Hi Davie, Per your example, I am always happy to share if I can help. :-) I had thought about using a 15 - 20 mm length of clear vinyl tubing (inside diameter to suit and slit to allow an easy fit) as a band to carry the dab of wax. Have not tried it yet. ATB! Hank
Brilliant Davie 👌👍.
Thanks Davie, I have been trying different methods, I will do this.
Thanks Davie! 👍🏻
I always wondered about this. Thanks!
Bud i love ur video's. I watch them faithfully and i learned soo much and i thank you for that. Bud did u ever think about live streaming on RUclips. If u do i will be the 1st to watch and i know 100% bud Alot of people will love to see u live. Cheers 🍻🍻
Davie, I'd been hoping you'd do a tutorial on your wax! Thank you!
Thanks Davie, so simple.
Thanks Davie! I've been wondering how you do that. And you didn't even have to wait until the wife was out of the house like with the CDC!
Thank you Davie!! I plan on doing this!
Thanks Davie.
Pretty cool.
David
i all ways did wonder how you did that dave and it will get a bit of heat of skin keeping soft thanks dave
Thanks Davie. Just bought the same wax and hadnt got a clue how to use it! Maybe helpful if Veniard put some instructions with it?
A good deal of the time my fly tying goes awry it's because I've forgotten to wax my thread. A small but important step in the process!
hi Davie, thanks for sharing another great video.I've recently been looking around at good lake patterns to use here in Ireland, and I'm wondering if you could do some tying videos of more irish classics such as golden olive bumbles, fiery brown bumbles, etc. I know you've done dabbler and Sedgehog styles of the flies above but I believe bumbles work brilliant and they look good too.
Thanks and best regards, Marc
Hi Marc,
I would be very happy to tye a bumble for you and if you have a favourite then please let me know...
All the very best Davie
Davie McPhail thanks for the reply, I love the Kingsmill bumbles such as the golden olive, fiery brown, and claret bumble, but I would love to see your favourites also. Thanks once again
Great tip. Thanks so much for sharing.
I adopted the Davie wax dollop on digit technique long ago and really like the function. However, on several occasions I have forgotten about the wax dollop on digit and off to bed or out for a run only to discover!! Beware fellow fly tiers!!
Great & Thanks, Davie!
Going to give that a wee go while I have some time on my hands.
I always wondered what kind of wax you were using in your videos... Mystery solved!!
Great stuff Dave,, here’s a question for you,,, when should you wax your thread? Thx
Hi Robert,
You can wax your thread really all the way through the tying of the fly but I would say the most important points would be when tying on and off the hackles and wings of your flies as this will give you more grip and strength in your thread, though less is best as once through with the wax works better..
All the very best Davie
Have a question for you Davie. Even if you are using a waxed nylon thread, you still use this wax when tying? Also do you fish for carp with your flies? Do you think carp are spooked by the smell of fly tying wax?
By the way I love your fly tying videos! Thank you for taking the time of making your fly tying videos!
Great tip.
Thank you verry niece i love it and Wil youce it❤
Love your videos Davie! am only a beginner at this Art so love to see any tips you might have .
Awesome 👍😃👍
Hello Davie...
I was making wax disks the other day with an old piece of Veniards' tying wax... one that had set out for years. It seemed to have small bits of one of the wax components in the disks. Tried quite a while to re warm and fold them back in but they would not... or would not much. Have you had your Veniards tying wax do that? Have you been able to get the bits to reincorporate? Does it matter, do you think?
Mike
Hi Mike,
What has happened is that the wax has dried on the outside of your disc which causes it to go hard and brittle which happens over time with most waxes like this..What I would normally do is just cut or break it away and then I would soften and work it until it's back to a good piece..I would recommend keeping your wax in a small box or sealed bag so that it stops it from drying out..
All the very best Davie
@@DavieMcPhail Ah, I see that. I'll work on fixing things tomorrow... and keep the bits in a good, sealed bag from now on. Thank you for that, Davie... it helps.
Mike
It's a good idea I'm on it
great info cheers.
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Davie, question, does bees wax do the job?
Hi Scotsman,
Bees wax is not ideal for tying especially the ones I have tried as they are not as tacky as the the one I use or as cobblers wax...
All the very best Davie..
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Hi Alencar Gonçalves,
The company I buy the wax has many stockests around the world, I have attached a link to them as there may be one that can help you..
www.veniard.com/stockists.asp
All the very best Davie..
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Thank you I was wondering what you did. My straight bees wax does not seem to be as sticky do you have any idea what it is mixed with?
Hi John,
I found it easier just to buy my wax but I did find some info on making fly tyers wax so I have attached a link for you to have a look...globalflyfisher.com/tie-better/make-your-own-dubbing-wax
All the very best Davie
thanks dave mcphil Allan McClenaghan used the same wax but first I have seen you prapar it cheers hope your well I'm no leg full of stiches do you want to take them out bring the tweezers 😆 lol Jimmys book is out I have had problems but contact you soon cheers mate the rest of yous dave is the best allrounder in the world cheers mate regards Allan McClenaghan Hamilton
Hi Allan,
I am well thank you.. I hope you are getting better and if I take your stitches out I'm sure you'll be back in the hospital...I bought Jimmy's book a month or so ago and it's quite a good read and I'm sure you'll enjoy it..I'm glad you are still enjoying the videos and I hope the stitches heel up soon.....
All the very best Davie
Cheers dave I love the salmon fly you did of megans names slip my mind the spey peacock is good I'm gone tu use the tip of reha as the spey hackle I have been working on ostrich I'll send you some lot of work but brilliant results ideal for reah sub I got plenty more coming my frind at lath kill is seller me dye in bulk brilliant good fun have a good Xmas and I'll speak to you in the new year regards Allan McClenaghan Hamilton
merci pour cette vidéo.j'ai du mal a trouver un site de vente de ce produit.Merci pour votre aide.
Hi dede7365,
I have attached a link to Veniards stockists , you may find one that is close to you so I hope this is of some help...
All the very best Davie
www.veniard.com/stockists.asp
Do you sell any of your flies that you tie? If so please link. Thank you.
Can't find a USA source for this wax. Any ideas of an American equivalent?
I never found an American source either. Thought I'd found this was in Canada once, but that didn't work either. Over time I found a few UK tyers sources with low cost shipping and that is how I came into a life time supply of Veniard's prepared fly tyers wax... along with a few other items not available in America.
Mike
Hi TheUSAforever1,
I have attached a link to a website that sell Bailey's Fly Tyre's Wax which is a very good wax and one I would highly recommend if you can't source the one I use in the UK..I hope this is of some help to you and I would also highly recommend Feathersmac as I have always had very good service from them...
All the very best Davie
feathersmc.com/product/cobblers-wax/
Thanks, for the help.
Overton's Wonder Wax
Where can I purchase this wax.
Hi BABA YAGA- BOOGEYMAN,
Any stockist of Veniard materials should be able to help you, I have attached a link to Veniards stockists for you to see who is closest to you...
All the very best Davie
www.veniard.com/stockists.asp
Yay Davie... thank you very much!
I've tried making my own tiers wax from this link... flyanglersonline.com/flytying/tyingtips/part139.php It didn't work. I couldn't get the rosin to melt (small tin can in pot of boiling water). I figure the failure came from our high altitude (6100 ft.) boiling temperature of water... 201 F. At near sea level I think it will work fine. And a person could try a microwave. We don't have one.
Lastly, olive oil can be substituted for castor oil if it turns out to be difficult to find.
Mike
how to put wax in hot water or boil water thank you William leggate
Hi William,
Just water from the hot water tap is all you want to use to help soften the wax, not boiling water as this will melt the wax completely...All the very best Davie..
Head cement efficacy drastically inhibited by employing this method. I would refrain from using on the final whip finish.
Hi Fall Front 21,
Varnishing over a waxed thread is ok to do as this has been done for more years than I can remember so if you are having problems with it I'm not sure whats wrong...I use Veniards Prepared Fly Tyers wax and I use their clear varnish...I have attached links to them for you to see..
All the very best Davie
www.veniard.com/product897/section154/no1-cellire
www.veniard.com/product5328/section9/
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Using wax while tying is completely unnecessary...
I only managed to understand your second sentence. No its not useful, rather useless
Kamil Ponikowski
Davie is a remarkable fly tyer, a true artist of his time. waxing thread is not useless, you are just plain wrong. take your negativity elsewhere
Nowhere did I say anything negative about Davie. I greatly admire and appreciate his work
wondering if you can tell me why is it completely unnecessary?
Sure, completely unnecessary, means that you can do perfectly fine without it :-)