[Iain Goolager]

Clive ( sorry that's a crackin' handle),

IMHO I'd go for a bobbin holder with a ceramic tube. It looks like you are on your way to saving a couple of pounds from the start so I'd invest in one. Things are going to be hard enough when you are learning to tie without the thread fraying & snaping on you because of a poorly finished spiggot. Look after them and they will last you for, eh, a long time.

I've a few holders with metal tubes - some are spot on and a couple of others are poor, one in particular is hellish.

Give it some thought.

Iain

[bobinalong]

Thanks Iain,

Not sure how one could survive without this forum, you guys are very kind, helpful and encouraging  I will take your advice on the bobbin holders and hit ebay for a few more tools of the trade 

Frankly I can't wait to get going 

 

  (this one is for Rabbitangler)

Clive

[bobinalong]

Can someone please elucidate on the subject of bobbin holders. 
They seem to come in a variety of guises. I have taken Iain's advice and bought one ceramic tipped  , but when I look for a second one, do I go for a flared tube  (not offered in ceramic), wide tube  (also not offered in ceramic).   
The water is looking kind-of-murky at present. 

 

Clive

[Irvine Ross]

Clive

I have survived for years without either a flared or a wide tube bobbin holder, so my guess is, you won't need either at this stage. I would have said I tend to work on the KISS principle but I'm sure someone will see that as an opportunity for a witty riposte.   

Irvine

[bobinalong]

Clive

I have survived for years without either a flared or a wide tube bobbin holder, so my guess is, you won't need either at this stage. I would have said I tend to work on the KISS principle but I'm sure someone will see that as an opportunity for a witty riposte.   

Irvine

Thanks Irvine.  I had a feeling that might be the answer.