Help on how to use a Stringway machine

[mattimag]

hello, I've just purchased a Stringway machine with flying clamps.
I got a couple of things to think about:
1) what is the correct way of starting mains in a 16x19 racket with the 2 flying clamps and a starting clamp?

2) I understand that stringway machines have some system to block the turntable and I was told that this is used when making knots. I would like to know which is the correct way of making knots with these machine. do I need to pull more tension on the last string before the knot? how do I use the block system?

thank you

 

[Irvin]

For starting mains I would use a starting clamp on a center main outside the frame (with an offset spacer) and tension the other. Then clamp the 2 center mains on the end opposite the starting clamp then clamp the 2 center mains on the end adjacent to the starting clamp. Tension another main On the opposite Side from starting clamp and move clamp nearest the tensioner. Tension main with starting clamp, release and reapply flying clamp near the starting clamp, remove starting clamp. And release tension. Tension second main.

 

[esgee48]

If you do not have a starting clamp, the KlipperMate method of using a starting pin or starting string also works. I actually found the starting string method easier to use when I had a starter machine. But that was eons ago, before dinosaurs died out.

Stringway has something they call a Concorde System. It raises the racquet's throat above the pulling plane so that the pull is straight rather than touching the handle. Is that what you are referring to?

They don't have a turntable lock IIRC.

 

[Rysty]

If you do not have a starting clamp, the KlipperMate method of using a starting pin or starting string also works. I actually found the starting string method easier to use when I had a starter machine. But that was eons ago, before dinosaurs died out.

Stringway has something they call a Concorde System. It raises the racquet's throat above the pulling plane so that the pull is straight rather than touching the handle. Is that what you are referring to?

They don't have a turntable lock IIRC.

At least some models have. The knob is under the turntable in my ML 100.

 

[Jster]

If you do not have a starting clamp, the KlipperMate method of using a starting pin or starting string also works. I actually found the starting string method easier to use when I had a starter machine. But that was eons ago, before dinosaurs died out.

Stringway has something they call a Concorde System. It raises the racquet's throat above the pulling plane so that the pull is straight rather than touching the handle. Is that what you are referring to?

They don't have a turntable lock IIRC.

I have no idea how a starting pin works.

 

[Irvin]

I have no idea how a starting pin works.

Start watching video at 4:45

 

[Irvin]

what is the correct way of starting mains in a 16x19 racket with the 2 flying clamps and a starting clamp?

EDIT: I just noticed you were the one asking for the video.

 

[Wes]

hello, I've just purchased a Stringway machine with flying clamps.
I got a couple of things to think about:
1) what is the correct way of starting mains in a 16x19 racket with the 2 flying clamps and a starting clamp?

@mattimag,
Does your 16x19 racquet have 6 holes in the throat bridge, or 8 holes?

 

[Tregix]

This is the way I do it without a starting clamp, just a double and a triple flying clamp. Two piece stringing.

Start with the double clamp without tensioning the two centre main strings:

Then on one side tension two mains (I usually increase the tension by 1kg at that time):

Then use the triple clamp to secure the tension. The main on the left side of the picture has no tension.

Keep going on the same side with one more main with your initial tension and secure the tension with the triple clamp:

Then pull tension on the first main on the other side and secure using the double clamp:

Keep going on the same side by tensioning another main using the double clamp.

From there you just have to keep going alternatively on each side so that you have the same number of mains on each side.

Hope it helps.

 

[mattimag]

@mattimag,
Does your 16x19 racquet have 6 holes in the throat bridge, or 8 holes?

6 holes

 

[mattimag]

This is the way I do it without a starting clamp, just a double and a triple flying clamp. Two piece stringing.

Start with the double clamp without tensioning the two centre main strings:

From there you just have to keep going alternatively on each side so that you have the same number of mains on each side.

Hope it helps.

thanks my Stringway doesn't have a triple clamp, I have two double clamps and the starting clamp.
however it's very similar to this, I have learnt pretty well.

 

[Wes]

6 holes

@mattimag,

I mean no disrespect to @Tregix, but I would not recommend the procedure shown/described in post #9.
That procedure has a number of things contributing to tension loss. Furthermore, these things are unnecessary and completely avoidable.

For starters, double pulling is not a great idea. You should employ a method that pulls each and every string to full reference tension. Double pulling does not accomplish that.
Secondly, offset clamping (having either of the clamps away from the grommet/frame) leaves large amounts of string untensioned.
If you do that, you've got two completely different tensions on neighboring strings. This is not a good model for consistency, and is not going to apply full reference tension to each and every string.

Now...
Since you do have a starting clamp to use, and your frame has 6 holes in the throat, things are going to be super simple for you!
You're probably going to laugh when you see how easy it is to avoid all the pitfalls described above.

Watch the following video. I show how to start mains with flying clamps (with, or without, a starting clamp).
I cover what to do if your flying clamps are low profile enough that they can fit immediately side by side (what I refer to as "scenario A")... and what to do if your flying clamps are not low profile and can not fit immediately side by side (what I refer to as "scenario B").
I also cover frames with 6 holes in the throat, as well as frames with 8 holes.

If you're only going to be stringing frames with 6 holes, just watch the first 22 minutes.
Some points to consider...

• eliminates having any gaps/spacing between clamp and frame
• not required to tension 2 strings, simultaneously, in the gripper/tensioner at any point (for those who may own machines/grippers that have issues tensioning 2 strings together)
• full reference tension achieved on each and every string
• no double pulling
• no starting pin needed
• no starting clamp needed (but is even easier/simpler - if you do have/get one)
• works equally well for mains that start at the Throat (i.e. 6 holes) or at the Head (i.e. 8 holes)
• eliminates any need to try to fit a flying clamp (or starting clamp) inside the yoke of the frame (even if the mains do start at the Head)
• coincides with the USRSA recommendation to not tension more than 3 mains on a given side (in most cases, I've kept this to only 2 mains)

A similar thread here...

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/klippermate-flying-clamps-damaging-my-strings.667726/#post-14292151

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/klippermate-flying-clamps-damaging-my-strings.667726/#post-14296698