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Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 02-10-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 17
Ektelon Model C and Old string questions
Views: 729
Posted By David 110
Kadishack, a quick clarification. Had to go back...

Kadishack, a quick clarification. Had to go back a look at the video. The tension head has to pulled again each time the string is tweaked.
> Pull tension on two strings
> Tweak the string as shown...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 02-10-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 17
Ektelon Model C and Old string questions
Views: 729
Posted By David 110
Kadishack, I just hold the tension head to keep...

Kadishack, I just hold the tension head to keep it from moving while tweaking (tuning) the string with my other hand. Not sure that it is necessary to hold the tension head, but it is easy to do.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 02-09-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Ektelon Model C and Old string questions
Views: 729
Posted By David 110
Check your search engine for Ektelon two point...

Check your search engine for Ektelon two point upgrade to find a solution to mounting oversize racquets. Can handle up to at least 135
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 02-08-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 17
Ektelon Model C and Old string questions
Views: 729
Posted By David 110
I am the person that created and posted the link...

I am the person that created and posted the link to that video. Irvin doesn’t seem to be a fan of the technique, but here is a different perspective. I was introduced to this idea by a long time...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 01-29-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 24
ST-101 Pathfinder Tool
Views: 957
Posted By David 110
I tried this item. The short length piece is a...

I tried this item. The short length piece is a tube made from some very soft metal which bent the second time it was used. Tried to straighten it, but the tube was deformed when it bent and the...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 01-17-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Best Stringing Forums (besides TT)
Views: 1,342
Posted By David 110
GSS Paid Forum

The GSS paid subscription site is $49 per year. Does anyone know if it is worth that amount? Is the audience larger or made up of different members than TT?
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 11-25-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 48
What do you guys do on pulling main below the frame?
Views: 3,438
Posted By David 110
Irvin, thanks for the response. Did you see that...

Irvin, thanks for the response. Did you see that the video shows pulling on the tighter string to equalize tension on the lower tension string? The crank is then re-tensioned on the same two...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 11-24-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 48
What do you guys do on pulling main below the frame?
Views: 3,438
Posted By David 110
Pulling Two Main Strings

BlxTennis, this youtube link shows a method to pull two main strings at the same time which avoids pulling strings over the frame on the throat end. It also results in more consistent tension...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 11-05-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 16
Pulling two rows, is it OK
Views: 789
Posted By David 110
Pulling Two Main Strings at the same time

It is possible to pull two main strings at once and also get a more consistent tension on the center mains. This technique was originally developed for the Ektelon model D machines which have a...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 09-27-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 26
Anyone know this technique?
Views: 1,749
Posted By David 110
Pulling Two Main Strings

I have posted this video link several times, but did not get much feedback. This process of pulling two mains was originally developed for the Ektelon Model D stringing machine to compensate for...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 08-21-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 22
Fixed clamp replacement from alternate brand
Views: 1,562
Posted By David 110
Eagnas clamp PN-1012 has a nominal diameter of...

Eagnas clamp PN-1012 has a nominal diameter of 12mm (0.472") but I do not currently have one in stock to measure exactly. That means, in general, the size of the clamp shaft diameter is...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 08-01-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Way to Distribute tension across mains?
Views: 971
Posted By David 110
No string job will every be perfect with no...

No string job will every be perfect with no tension lost during the stringing process. Each time a string is clamped a little bit of tension will be lost no matter how good your string clamps or...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 08-01-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 17
Way to Distribute tension across mains?
Views: 971
Posted By David 110
tycooper, I agree with your assessment. The...

tycooper, I agree with your assessment. The youtube video link below shows a method of pulling two main strings at the same time and using the tuning technique (like tuning a guitar) to make sure...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 07-25-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
New Stringing Machine
Views: 1,119
Posted By David 110
Be sure the glide bar guide plates are parallel...

Be sure the glide bar guide plates are parallel to each other on each end of the glide bar. The glide bars should also have a small amount of end play when mounted in the glide bar rail 0.02" is...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 07-18-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
For older Ektelon and other machines
Views: 1,279
Posted By David 110
The advantages > Capability to string using the...

The advantages
> Capability to string using the ATW (Around the World) and 50/50 methods, fan shaped strings and power angle racquets, etc.

> More consistent tension. Glide bars have a lot of play...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 07-16-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
For older Ektelon and other machines
Views: 1,279
Posted By David 110
Thanks for the comments. A more attractive clamp...

Thanks for the comments. A more attractive clamp base would be nice. However the Ektelon machine dimensions and design make it difficult to adapt a swivel base from a newer machine. The typically...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 07-12-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Novice help!
Views: 449
Posted By David 110
Try this link for a Prince Neos 1000 manual. The...

Try this link for a Prince Neos 1000 manual. The tension head and racquet mounts on the 1000 are virtually identical to the Model H. Hopefully it will help answer many questions that come...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 07-12-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Novice help!
Views: 449
Posted By David 110
The tension head does wobble a bit on these...

The tension head does wobble a bit on these Ektelon crank machines. After checking a Model D and H - both wobble about 1/4" measured at the string gripper at the top of the tension head.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 07-11-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Double cross pulling of 1st and 2nd cross together
Views: 606
Posted By David 110
Pulling the first two cross at the same time...

Pulling the first two cross at the same time definitely helps the starting knot problem and does not seem to cause any noticeable difference in the overall cross string tension.

I also pull the...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 06-28-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 18
Ektelon Model B
Views: 1,405
Posted By David 110
Please see the attached video on how to pull main...

Please see the attached video on how to pull main strings on an Ektelon Model D. This technique not only solves the tension arm length problem, but also results in more consistent tension. Many of...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 06-07-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 15
Ektelon D Stringing Machine
Views: 1,121
Posted By David 110
Several videos are on youtube that show upgrade...

Several videos are on youtube that show upgrade kits available for the Ektelon D, DE and H machines.
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 04-16-2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 1
Trading my Ektelon D for a Tennis Tutor Ball Machine
Views: 422
Posted By David 110
Model D tension arm extension

Not sure about the trade value, but the tension arm length can easily be extended by a competent local welder. My Model D arm was extended about 1 inch and it handles oversize racquets OK. A 2 to 3...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 03-19-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 105
Prince 0 HOLEES......arrrrghhh
Views: 7,507
Posted By David 110
S hook modification

An added tip on using the s hook. Bending one end of the S hook 90 degrees helps a little bit with tension loss. The string does not wind around the hook when pulling tension - it just pulls...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 03-08-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 18
Ektelon Model B
Views: 1,405
Posted By David 110
Model B or Model H?

The turntable and glide bars are definitely model H. The base and tension arm may be Model B which could present a bit of a problem. An oversize racquet can be mounted, but the Model B tension arm...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 01-20-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Pro's pro clamps for Alpha Axis
Views: 1,088
Posted By David 110
Also, Racquet Depot was very quick to respond to...

Also, Racquet Depot was very quick to respond to an email with dimensions on a swivel clamp base bar so they should be able to help with the clamp shaft diameter.
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