Anyone use a Regal Vise?

[JD]

Both good vises but both considerably more than just replacing the jaws on the Regal. Note, if you are tying big saltwater patterns, you would have best luck with the Regal, Dyna-king, or saltwater version of the Traveller.

If you need a new vise, just say so. There really is no need to criticize Regal when their warranty policy is pretty much industry standard.

[amoeba]

I use a regal for the reason you state (quickly removing/placing flies/hooks in/out of jaws):


The hooks do ping out of this type of vice occasionally. It is annoying and I do not know what causes it - since it can happen on unchipped jaws; maybe you got something greasy on the jaw surface (e.g., Jimboys). Anyway, I'd try some degreasing agent on it.

[Jay Murakoshi]

I had a regal many moons ago. Actually, I have an "original" regal. Does anyone know what an original regal is? I'll give you the answer but first want to see some answers. I know some of you might know since I've mentioned it a few times

Take a shot

Jay

[Mike O]

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...esho/Regal.jpg

Like this?

[Jay Murakoshi]

That's the newer version. Remember an original or I'll rephrase it. A proto type. Still wish I had it, gave it away.

I'll give you the answer later this afternoon.

Jay

[1flyfisher]

I could use a new rotary vise, I have been saying so. And I will criticize any company that tries to charge me $40 for shipping. Are they going to pay for my shipping costs? And where does it cost $40 to ship something that small in the continental U.S.? FedEx? Ups? U.S. Mail? costs $40 to ship a vise? I don't think so.
I'll just put that $40 they want to bilk me for shipping into a better new rotary vise and toss the regal to some kid.

If you need a new vise, just say so. There really is no need to criticize Regal when their warranty policy is pretty much industry standard.

[1flyfisher]

There isn't any grease on the jaws. They have just worn out over the years. The hooks flying out started a little over a year ago. It has gotten progressively worse. I have noticed the inner portion of the jaws are no longer smooth, they have chipped.
Also I forgot to add. The jaws no longer hold the hooks firmly (lol aside from flying away) the hooks will move around up and down when I apply pressure with heavy thread on woolly buggers and slightly bigger bugs and hooks.

I use a regal for the reason you state (quickly removing/placing flies/hooks in/out of jaws):


The hooks do ping out of this type of vice occasionally. It is annoying and I do not know what causes it - since it can happen on unchipped jaws; maybe you got something greasy on the jaw surface (e.g., Jimboys). Anyway, I'd try some degreasing agent on it.

[JD]

I could use a rotary vise. I will criticize any company that tries to charge me $40-50+ for shipping. Are they going to pay for my shipping costs?

They are not charging you just for shipping. They are charging you shipping and a new set of jaws. From your description, sounds like you got years of good service from the vise. The fact that the jaws wore out is not a manufacturing defect, it is a function of use. With few exceptions (possibly none), every vise manufacturer will fix a manufacturing defect for free. Wear is the responsibility of the owner, and often repaired at a modest cost. Fly fishing has some very odd expectations of what warranties cover, probably due in no small part I'd guess to the naivete of the manufacturers when this craze first started.

Regardless, look at the warranties for all of the other vise manufactures these days. You will find that Regal's policy is not only in line with the rest, they are actually more generous than the rest of the manufacturers you are considering.

[Hairstacker]

They are not charging you just for shipping. They are charging you shipping and a new set of jaws. From your description, sounds like you got years of good service from the vise. The fact that the jaws wore out is not a manufacturing defect, it is a function of use. With few exceptions (possibly none), every vise manufacturer will fix a manufacturing defect for free. Wear is the responsibility of the owner, and often repaired at a modest cost. Fly fishing has some very odd expectations of what warranties cover, probably due in no small part I'd guess to the naivete of the manufacturers when this craze first started.

Regardless, look at the warranties for all of the other vise manufactures these days. You will find that Regal's policy is not only in line with the rest, they are actually more generous than the rest of the manufacturers you are considering.

With that said, I believe both Norvis and HMH will freely replace a set of jaws that have been worn out. In fact, HMH used to have an anecdotal story on its website where a commercial fly tyer had worn out a set of jaws after many tens of thousands of flies -- HMH proudly stated it had happily replaced the jaws for free. I believe they would have done so in this case, although you almost never hear of anyone wearing out a set of HMH vise jaws. Unfortunately, they do not offer a "true" rotary vise, although there are some who are effectively using them in that mode by setting the jaws in a horizontal plane when tying.

[1flyfisher]

I am not concerned with what any other vise manufacturers are doing today. It is irrelevant. If when I bought the product I bought and paid for a "Lifetime Warranty" that didn't include having to pay $40 for shipping than I have a problem with any manufacturer now changing the terms of that contract and trying to ding me for additional $$$. If I bought the vise today and those are the terms I agreed to then I have no issue with $40 or whatever for shipping as those would be the terms I agreed to. Also according to the website the $40 isn't for new jaws, It is for shipping and handling. The jaws are supposed to be warranted for life and that includes wearing out do to use.
Either way it isn't worth putting more money into and I'd rather put the money into a new and better rotary vise.
Dana King Barracuda and the Renzetti Traveler is what I have narrowed it down to.
But I'll consider anything.....I have really no idea about vises.
Any rotary vise suggestions appreciated.

Regardless, look at the warranties for all of the other vise manufactures these days. You will find that Regal's policy is not only in line with the rest, they are actually more generous than the rest of the manufacturers you are considering.