Gamma X-6FC w/Wise 2086 pictures

[SwankPeRFection]

It's a nice setup man. Raise the head some and it will be even better. As for what people thing, it's compact and it works great! That's all that matters. Look at it this way, you could take that thing with you in the car and not bust a nut trying to load/unload it. Elite if you ask me. Only thing that would improve that thing would be a table that didn't warp where the clamps are. I saw a video a while back where the aluminum rails warp a bit when you pull tension on them. That's about it... but it looks awesome.

I can't wait to get my Wise and mount it on my Alpha. It'll be almost as compact but heavier due to steel construction of the table/rails, etc. Damn you... now I want a Wise more. lol

[Faithfulfather]

I now have the string gripper 10mm under the string bed. Should I try to get it closer or is that sufficient?

[Lakers4Life]

It should be good enough, as long as you still have 360 deg rotation.

[Faithfulfather]

How much distance is between your 6004 w/wise?

[Lakers4Life]

I don't use the Gamma Adaptor, but I'd say Less than an inch below the string bed.

[Irvin]

Originally Posted by Faithfulfather

How much distance is between your 6004 w/wise?

Two inches. The Gamma adapter that I use raises the Wise two inches.

The Gamma adapter was a temporary fix for the problem of the Wise damaging natty gut when it slipped in the front of the string gripper. By raising the Wise up two inches on Gamma machines which is the level of the string bed there was no slipping. Then Herb came out with a poorly engineered diablo which has been replaced by another.

Because you have a diablo you don't need to raise the Wise to the level of the string bed unless you are looking for the proportional aspect I mentioned before.

EDIT: This assumes you are talking about a vertical plain and not the horizontal plain when you ask for distance between the Wise and 6004 (turntable.)

[Faithfulfather]

I'm looking for an Alpha Revo 4000, so this obsession of mine will hopefully end. I am mainly being this precise for the next owner of this Gamma X-6FC and anyone else facing this dilemma. Plus, I am stupid anal about little things.

[tbuggle]

don't sweat it too much. i'd say most/many stringers maintain 360 degree rotation, so you'd not be inconsistent in that aspect.

i can see Irvin's points, but sometimes you need not worry about the small stuff that others make a large deal about.

it's all good, lets you make your own choices. info and input is always a good thing.

[Lakers4Life]

Are you planning on selling the Gamma with the Wise?

I actually owned a X-6FC briefly, before selling it. I wanted to do the same thing you did with your machine.

[Faithfulfather]

Originally Posted by Lakers4Life

Are you planning on selling the Gamma with the Wise?

I think I am going to keep the wise. All the T-6061 aluminum stock and mounting hardware will go to the next owner in case they ever decide to use a Wise 2086 head. The only permanent modification I have made to the machine is four 1/4" holes. I also added 4 more bolts w/washers to the clamping rails for added support to help with deformation during the stringing process.

[tbuggle]

Since you are going all in, I'd suggest a better platform than a revo 4000, no offense intended to its' owners.

it's barely a step above your current setup.

[Faithfulfather]

What would you suggest?

[tbuggle]

Originally Posted by Faithfulfather

What would you suggest?

use what ya got and hold out for a prince or gamma to bolt your wise to.
get the good clamps, mainly.

i've had an eagnas, i can look at the alpha stuff, looks the same.
not saying it is exactly the same, but damn similar. and it's fine too,
but i'd wait. been there, done that.

[Faithfulfather]

I need a table top as my bench is part of the room. What about a Gamma Progression ST II? What is a good table top machine?

[Irvin]

Originally Posted by tbuggle

don't sweat it too much. i'd say most/many stringers maintain 360 degree rotation, so you'd not be inconsistent in that aspect.

i can see Irvin's points, but sometimes you need not worry about the small stuff that others make a large deal about.

it's all good, lets you make your own choices. info and input is always a good thing.

I couldn't agree more. If I had a diablo with 360 degree rotation I'd be just as happay as I am with the adapter pulling at string bed level. Push come to shove I would rather have the diablo with 360 degree rotation.

[Lakers4Life]

I have to agree with tb. Unless you really want a tabletop machine. Though I don't how the used market for stringing machines in Louisana is, but a used Gamma 6004 or Prince 1500 would be your best bet.

[Faithfulfather]

The used market is not that great. What about a Gamma Progression ST II?

[Lakers4Life]

Maybe, but I think everyone is picky. What we want and what we can afford are sometimes two different things. The X-ST would practically the same machine you have now. Though, if I were upgrading to the X-ST, I would upgrade the base clamps, to the switch action clamps. They are one of most soild base clamps I've used.

[Faithfulfather]

Thanks for everything guys. I may just switch stringing rooms and get a floor model.

[mad dog1]

Originally Posted by Faithfulfather

Thanks for everything guys. I may just switch stringing rooms and get a floor model.

since you said you're super anal, save up and upgrade to a good flour standing machine. i started out thinking the lower end models would serve my needs. i went from 3 different eagnas machines and finally upgraded to the ektelon neos 1000 thinking that i would never upgrade again. then got the gamma 6004. then got the wise. finally ended up w/ a babolat sensor. i'm pretty anal too and after using each machine for awhile, i found something that i wasn't happy with and began to look for a better machine. while there are things that i don't like about the sensor, it's got the fewest shortcomings of all the machines i had previously owned so i just have to accept it.

however, when i find something that's better, i'll definitely switch. i have a feeling i'll eventually end up w/ a Stringway auto dropweight. someday.