Gamma Progression II VS Gamma X-ST

[MikeHitsHard93]

And just to clarify, it's actually right before you're doing the knots. Not actually when you tie them...

[EastAngels2014]

ok i think i might need to do it cause i don't have the money for one of those crank ones. thank you this was very helpful to hear another beginner say that this machine works very well

[EastAngels2014]

Originally Posted by MikeHitsHard93

And just to clarify, it's actually right before you're doing the knots. Not actually when you tie them...

ok thanks for clarifying

[MikeHitsHard93]

Originally Posted by EastAngels2014

ok i think i might need to do it cause i don't have the money for one of those crank ones. thank you this was very helpful to hear another beginner say that this machine works very well

You're very welcome! After my first stringing, I have to say that I am inclined to do more string jobs good luck and merry Christmas! Let us know what you end up doing!

[EastAngels2014]

Merry christmas to u to and for sure man

[Andyroo10567]

Yeah, my friends Klippermate is still running amazingly. He took very good care of it. I just do extra 5lb on last main because when i do my knots, i dont really get all the string through the grommet when arching so i compensate it with the extra 5lb. but on last couple mains i increase by 2lb so technically 7 lb extra on last main. :/

[EastAngels2014]

ok, is there a big difference between the gamma progression II 602 and the progression 200? I am looking at TW cause i got a gift card for christmas

[Andyroo10567]

Originally Posted by EastAngels2014

Hey Andy do you still suggest going drop weight for my first one?

I would just suggest getting what you can get with the money you have. If you want a new one with a low budget, go get a X-2 ( Progression2 ) or a Klippermate. If your able to pick up a used one, definitely get it while you can. As long as most of the parts are there and its functional, go for it. Just make sure its a model that's worth buying for the price. When you find one, you should probably make a thread asking if its a good buy or search for a similar thread in the same situation as you.

[Andyroo10567]

Originally Posted by EastAngels2014

ok, is there a big difference between the gamma progression II 602 and the progression 200? I am looking at TW cause i got a gift card for christmas

The Progression II 602 has a 6 point mounting system rather than the 2 point mounting system in the Progression 200. If your able to buy the 602, definitely go for it. You wont regret the 6 point over the 2 point.

[EastAngels2014]

Originally Posted by Andyroo10567

The Progression II 602 has a 6 point mounting system rather than the 2 point mounting system in the Progression 200. If your able to buy the 602, definitely go for it. You wont regret the 6 point over the 2 point.

so its worth the $200 or so

[Andyroo10567]

Its 349 i think. But yeah its worth the extra 6 point.

[EastAngels2014]

ok i will have to think about it. I will probably go with the 6pt

[EastAngels2014]

because of not having the money i had to go with the 2pt mounting system i got the progression 200.

[Lakers4Life]

If you are only stringing for yourself, that is a good machine. When you get older and have some money saved, then you can get a big boy machine.

[Andyroo10567]

Originally Posted by EastAngels2014

because of not having the money i had to go with the 2pt mounting system i got the progression 200.

Heres how to put it together if you have trouble :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teEklDh_Q1c

Heres someones channel that has videos on how to string with a very similar stringing machine :
http://www.youtube.com/user/almerickso

Good luck! You should probably buy a cheap reel or 2. Technifibre has a 660' reel of Synthetic Gut for $34.95 in Natural color and Black. That should be an easy start off to make profit from other friends and local players.

[EastAngels2014]

it came with 6 sets of strings from gamma but i might do that thank you. And i will look at those links for sure if i have trouble i will let you guys know how it goes when i get it.

[EastAngels2014]

should i buy a tension calibrator?

[MikeHitsHard93]

Originally Posted by EastAngels2014

should i buy a tension calibrator?

If you're that worried about tension, then yes. However with your machine you will get used to how it does tensioning and how you need to compensate for tension loss when ending the mains and crosses.

[EastAngels2014]

ok sounds good thank you

[Andyroo10567]

No, i dont think you need a tension calibrator for a drop weight machine. I'm pretty sure there only used for electric machines and lock out machines.