The Nor-Vise Revolution

Developed by professional research engineer and fly tier Norm Norlander, the NOR-VISE and AUTO-MATIC BOBBIN are truly innovative tools. Unlike other "Rotary Vises" that rotate only to position the hook, the NOR-VISE is designed to turn the hook to apply material. With the hook shank held in perfect alignment with the axis of rotation (on centerline) it works like a lathe and provides for better thread tension control and more precise material placement.

Precision ball bearing and heavy brass hubs enable the NOR-VISE to also work like a spinning wheel for dubbing like you have never seen before. Perfectly shaped and textured bodies, with all dubbing materials, can be created, without wax, better, faster and much easier than by any other method. Lots of other body materials such as lead, wire tinsel, floss, chenille, plastics, etc. can also be "spun on" very quickly and smoothly. Another unique technique with the NOR-VISE is to use its spinning capability to "reinforce" materials such as herl and hackle with the working thread.

The AUTOMATIC BOBBIN solves the problem of getting the bobbin out of the way, yet instantly having it right back where its needed. Holding the thread in alignment with the hook shank (on the Thread Post) the vise may be rotated or spun to wrap on materials such as hackle or body materials without adding additional thread to the hook.

Like any new technology it takes a bit of practice to master, but you can, and you will then wonder how you ever did without it. The NOR-VISE AND AUTOMATIC BOBBIN will indeed "Tie Better Flies Faster".


 
The Nor-Vise Concept 
Norlander Nor-Vise
Small In-Line Jaws 
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Tube-Fly Vise 
The Automatic Bobbin 
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