MikeHitsHard93
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Just received my new klipper mate for Xmas this morning and I just finished my first mains done ever starting to do the crosses and weaving ATM...this is actually quite fun! Starting out on syn gut was the way to go
Nice! Post some pics!!
nice! How long did it take you ?
my 1st stringing attempt on a swingweight took 3 hours!
now you just need to post your game
The above link has a few pictures of my first string job. Done on a klippermate with klipper synthetic gut @60 lbs
Your knots are pretty good I say, though the one that was already pointed out looks a bit funky (can't really tell what is). Keep at it and you'll find the perfect knot for you (I personally use the Pro Knot).
Yeah I wrenched on them pretty hard because I didn't want the tension to drop anymore! Thank you! I'm gonna have to learn more styles.
Don't go too crazy wrenching your knots. That is one way to bust them at the end of a string job. Yes you want to pull them tight but don't go crazy. My first string job took 4 hours (had a few beers along the way) and I busted the last knot because I used the tensioner to tighten it.
Did you get a starting clamp? If not, then get one.
Yeah I wrenched on them pretty hard because I didn't want the tension to drop anymore! Thank you! I'm gonna have to learn more styles.
This isn't needed on the Kmate.
This isn't needed on the Kmate.
Good work! I think it took me about 1.5 hours or so the first time out. . . but then again, I took about 45 minutes before that just reading and re-reading the directions 2 or 3 times.
It's fun, isn't it?
tying a tight knot won't prevent tension drop. the key is to learn how to pull the slack out of and apply tension to the portion of untensioned string between the clamp and the knot by grabbing the tail and leaning forward then quickly pulling back.
Hey there, I'm thinking about buying my first stringing machine as I dread paying for stringing labor since I break my strings about every month.
Would you recommend klippermate? And what model? Also any tips and things to know?
Are there any main differences between the $160 model (http://www.klipperusa.com/klippermatedetail2.php) and the $245 model (http://www.klipperusa.com/products/productdetail.php?catnum=M110)? I wouldn't mind spending a little more if I get more from it.
Comes with drawer? Idk lol
Do you string sitting down on a chair, like the boy in the TC commercial?
I picked up a used Klippermate recently on Craigslxxx and am very happy with it. I have no issues stringing with it compared to a friend's lockout that I was borrowing. If anyone is looking for a used Klippermate, I saw several for very low prices - $25, $40, $60, etc. I picked up one of the higher priced ones (was asking $80 with local pick up), but it came with lots of extras.
I emailed and asked if they were willing to ship. I ended up getting everything in the two pictures below for what I think was a steal of a deal at $105 shipped.
I picked up a used Klippermate recently on Craigslxxx and am very happy with it. I have no issues stringing with it compared to a friend's lockout that I was borrowing. If anyone is looking for a used Klippermate, I saw several for very low prices - $25, $40, $60, etc. I picked up one of the higher priced ones (was asking $80 with local pick up), but it came with lots of extras.
I emailed and asked if they were willing to ship. I ended up getting everything in the two pictures below for what I think was a steal of a deal at $105 shipped.