Whip finish tool

In case you ever loose your whip finish tool and want learn to do it just using your fingers. It's easy to do once you learn the technique.

If this video doesn't make it clear, then there are several others as well... It might help in learning to use the tool properly too.

The best way to learn it is first hand from a mentor.

One of my fly tying mentors back in the day almost kicked me out of the house when he saw me bring out a whip finish tool. He wouldn't let me leave until he showed me how to whip finish using only my fingers and I could master the technique. It's worth learning.

On a similar note, he showed me how to always have me scissors on hand and to never put them down. Then chastised me for using them to cut off my tag end when beginning the thread wraps. "Just snap it off with your other hand..." He showed me the technique and it works like a charm. It's funny how many tricks of the trade there are that all it takes is for someone to show you the way.

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Whip finish tool