shamaho
Professional
STRINGING UPDATE with MODIFIED SHIMS
Modified shims = Appied to the block's wings underneath the base and turntable.
a) the whole thing seems to work smoothly - YAAY!
b) the base clamp seems to make the string clamps stand higher than before by few mm
c) due to b) the automatic release on string clamp doesn't quite work as expected because the drop is too small
d) otoh, the automatic release can easily be attained in one gesture by pushing the string clamp down on releasing it - just a gente push - and the whole bit can become one fast and smooth gesture.
e) some sideways draw :
I noticed that on stringuing mains, when the swivel portion of the base clamp is not aligned with the axis of the rails, after releasing tension from the DW arm (ie. push arm back up), the clamp (6 teeth) seems to draw sideways a bit - that did not happen as much with old clamps. when there is alignment there is no side draw. I have no idea it its related to the shims or not...
f) there is no movement of the base clamp under tension
CONCLUSION:
As it stands now, the new base clamp is an absolute joy to use when compared to the old ones (see original clamp images from @dak95_00 in initial posts).
The whole stringing experience is much smoother, where before, locking the base was a constant game of guessing how much pressure was enough, then exerting a bit of effort each time, clampling and unclamping the base, now is a flick of a switch and press of a button.... pure JOY !!
If you have an older machine with basic base clamps such as ones described by the OP, and you have ALL the required measures on your base plate, than these clamp can be quite an upgrade !! though I'd try to look for ones with better design/construction quality such as the ones shown by @Wes on his video reply -where FACS adjustment is so easy and acessible, unlike on mine!
Modified shims = Appied to the block's wings underneath the base and turntable.
a) the whole thing seems to work smoothly - YAAY!
b) the base clamp seems to make the string clamps stand higher than before by few mm
c) due to b) the automatic release on string clamp doesn't quite work as expected because the drop is too small
d) otoh, the automatic release can easily be attained in one gesture by pushing the string clamp down on releasing it - just a gente push - and the whole bit can become one fast and smooth gesture.
e) some sideways draw :
I noticed that on stringuing mains, when the swivel portion of the base clamp is not aligned with the axis of the rails, after releasing tension from the DW arm (ie. push arm back up), the clamp (6 teeth) seems to draw sideways a bit - that did not happen as much with old clamps. when there is alignment there is no side draw. I have no idea it its related to the shims or not...
f) there is no movement of the base clamp under tension
CONCLUSION:
As it stands now, the new base clamp is an absolute joy to use when compared to the old ones (see original clamp images from @dak95_00 in initial posts).
The whole stringing experience is much smoother, where before, locking the base was a constant game of guessing how much pressure was enough, then exerting a bit of effort each time, clampling and unclamping the base, now is a flick of a switch and press of a button.... pure JOY !!
If you have an older machine with basic base clamps such as ones described by the OP, and you have ALL the required measures on your base plate, than these clamp can be quite an upgrade !! though I'd try to look for ones with better design/construction quality such as the ones shown by @Wes on his video reply -where FACS adjustment is so easy and acessible, unlike on mine!
