Mixed Feelings on the Fly Tying Vise Accessory - neckduck

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I was looking to upgrade my current setup for tying flies and decided to pick up the Fly Tying Vise Flies Accessory 360 Degree Rotary Spare Parts Portable Durable Fly Tying Vise Fishing Line Stand. I was hoping for a sturdy and versatile addition to my bench, especially intrigued by the '360 Degree Rotary' feature mentioned for enhanced accessibility while working on intricate patterns. Upon arrival, I was eager to see if this product lived up to the expectations set by the pictures online.

However, my initial experience was quite confusing. The description suggested I was getting a complete assembly, but what arrived was decidedly incomplete material. Several other buyers seem to feel similarly, noting that while the photos show the entire device, they only received a small fraction of what was pictured, sometimes just a single metal rod.

In my case, I can confirm that the core vise and the stand itself were missing. It appears this specific listing or packaging might only be sending out spare parts, which is definitely not clear upfront based on the overall device shown.

If you are looking for the full setup, be aware that based on reports, you might only receive one part of the lathe or just the small rod. The quality of the small metal rod I did receive seemed durable enough, and it looked like it would mount well onto a separate clamp, as one user mentioned. But trying to use this accessory as a full standalone tool is impossible given the missing components required for functionality.

I personally expected a better, more complete product experience for what I paid for.

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