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Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines Yesterday, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
[buy?] Adding pieces of leather over grommets
Views: 295
Posted By Irvin
Here are some (Power Pads) made with pieces of an...

Here are some (Power Pads) made with pieces of an old leather grip. You could use a belt or pick up some leather at a leather shop or shoe repair...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines Yesterday, 11:10 AM
Replies: 26
Crank stringing machine calibration
Views: 793
Posted By Irvin
It is bad practice as the frame will have surface...

It is bad practice as the frame will have surface friction and you will lose some tension so if the string goes through the frame you will have a tensioner that pulls at more than the reference...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines Yesterday, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Should the cross tension be higher?
Views: 282
Posted By Irvin
Maybe then the tension on the sides is pulling...

Maybe then the tension on the sides is pulling the side in expanding the racket and making the racket narrow so the mains pull more when cut and the crosses less. I would stay with what feel good as...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines Yesterday, 10:41 AM
Replies: 20
Tension way off! HELP!
Views: 456
Posted By Irvin
Pivot is the center point on th gripper where the...

Pivot is the center point on th gripper where the lever pivots.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines Yesterday, 05:42 AM
Replies: 20
Tension way off! HELP!
Views: 456
Posted By Irvin
And what if there is a problem that gets better...

And what if there is a problem that gets better or worse? You won't know which way to go or what you have if you like it or not. I would find out first what the problem actually is.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines Yesterday, 05:02 AM
Replies: 6
Should the cross tension be higher?
Views: 282
Posted By Irvin
How do you cut the strings out of your racket? Do...

How do you cut the strings out of your racket? Do you wait until the strings break to restring?
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-20-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 20
Tension way off! HELP!
Views: 456
Posted By Irvin
I can't imagine what would make your tensioner be...

I can't imagine what would make your tensioner be off by 20 pounds. First I would check for slipping in the clamps also make sure the clamp base is not slipping either.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-17-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 14
Klipper/Gamma Progression accessories
Views: 322
Posted By Irvin
Yes I'm familiar with them.

Yes I'm familiar with them.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-16-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Around the World vs 2 Piece
Views: 577
Posted By Irvin
Yes that is bottom up. Then you have one outside...

Yes that is bottom up. Then you have one outside main tied off and players will feel a difference when tugging on the outside mains and you will haven short section of frame on the long side (from 9T...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-16-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Broken string
Views: 198
Posted By Irvin
Never use an awl. Pre string the top crosses...

Never use an awl. Pre string the top crosses before you put in the mains.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-16-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 12
Around the World vs 2 Piece
Views: 577
Posted By Irvin
Two piece will be fine for that racket. I was...

Two piece will be fine for that racket. I was told by Babolat they prefer two piece on all their rackets. If you are going to do one piece I would string the racket bottom up and not ATW. Stringing...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-16-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 14
Klipper/Gamma Progression accessories
Views: 322
Posted By Irvin
Although I really like starting clamps and think...

Although I really like starting clamps and think it is the best option you don't absolutely have to have one. Just though of a new way to start strings with flying clamps. With flying clamps string...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-16-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Klipper/Gamma Progression accessories
Views: 322
Posted By Irvin
That's all you need

That's all you need
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-16-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 21
How often will racquet break during stringing?
Views: 914
Posted By Irvin
Over 30+ years never and I have strung on two,...

Over 30+ years never and I have strung on two, four and six point stringer as high as 84 lbs and never had a racket break.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-16-2013, 03:06 AM
Replies: 3
Racquet mounting
Views: 224
Posted By Irvin
If the racket is mounted right it doesn't. Many...

If the racket is mounted right it doesn't. Many mounting systems are not like mine though and each mount has an adjuster. That being the case the top and bottom should be adjusted first then the side...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-16-2013, 02:34 AM
Replies: 3
Racquet mounting
Views: 224
Posted By Irvin
I am assuming you are talking about mounting the...

I am assuming you are talking about mounting the racket and not pulling mains and crosses. My stringing machine is a six point mount and the side supports has one adjustment for the two side supports...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-15-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Uneven tensions
Views: 622
Posted By Irvin
I would not compensate for any reason to...

I would not compensate for any reason to compensate for a poorly tied knot, and if the knot is tied properly there is no reason to compensate. I also don't think you should tie off an outside main...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-15-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 9
Bought it!
Views: 924
Posted By Irvin
You don't like the feel of it? There is more than...

You don't like the feel of it? There is more than one 16 gauge string.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-15-2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 8
Problem stringing 18 gauge on klippermate??
Views: 709
Posted By Irvin
You could use a paper clip on the string (or post...

You could use a paper clip on the string (or post it note) where it goes in the gripper if it is slipping it will move farther away. You could also marker the string with a sharpie somewhere on the...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-14-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Uneven tensions
Views: 622
Posted By Irvin
Given when tying off you may have some drawback....

Given when tying off you may have some drawback. If you increase the tension by 3 lbs you will have very little more stretch that if you had not increased the tension at all but you will still have...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-14-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 28
Is this a good stringing machine for a beginner?
Views: 1,004
Posted By Irvin
For what you would almost pay for a good starting...

For what you would almost pay for a good starting clamp you could buy a Stringway flying clamp.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-14-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 28
Is this a good stringing machine for a beginner?
Views: 1,004
Posted By Irvin
You're correct I prefer (need) them but it could...

You're correct I prefer (need) them but it could be done without them and I doubt anyone could tell the difference.

EDIT:

I knew I would start an argument. I personally think this method (one fixed...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-14-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 28
Is this a good stringing machine for a beginner?
Views: 1,004
Posted By Irvin
I didn't say it can't be done and I am sure you...

I didn't say it can't be done and I am sure you are not the only one who has done it. I have talked to stringers in big box stores who had starting clamps and did not even know what the tool was or...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-14-2013, 06:01 AM
Replies: 28
Is this a good stringing machine for a beginner?
Views: 1,004
Posted By Irvin
Probably not BUT, this system does have its...

Probably not BUT, this system does have its advantages. I would prefer this system over a two flying clamp system. One big advantages is you don't need a starting clamp, whereas with either fixed or...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 05-14-2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 12
Random Question
Views: 340
Posted By Irvin
No you don't, if you did the first two strings on...

No you don't, if you did the first two strings on the top and bottom of the racket would be right ad all the others would be wrong.
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