Got my new stringer :) first time!

[SoBad]

Do you string sitting down on a chair, like the boy in the TC commercial?

[jgrushing]

Congrats on your Klippermate! I've had mine since 1992 and have enjoyed it immensely. Despite a lot of the comments on the board, stringing is neither hard, nor complicated. Also, your jobs with the KM are adequate for players of virtually any level. Just settle into your machine choice and work on your consistency and technique.

[Topspin101]

I've had my Klippermate for a few months now and have strung 27 racquets. I really like it and a super selling point is that Dave @ KlipperUSA takes your calls and can talk you through any issues you may be having.

[jason586]

I picked up a used Klippermate recently on Craigslxxx and am very happy with it. I have no issues stringing with it compared to a friend's lockout that I was borrowing. If anyone is looking for a used Klippermate, I saw several for very low prices - $25, $40, $60, etc. I picked up one of the higher priced ones (was asking $80 with local pick up), but it came with lots of extras.

I emailed and asked if they were willing to ship. I ended up getting everything in the two pictures below for what I think was a steal of a deal at $105 shipped.

[v-verb]

Definitely a great deal you got! I got a Klipper with no tools for $50 which I was still very happy about. Shipping was extra.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by SoBad

Do you string sitting down on a chair, like the boy in the TC commercial?

Only strung sitting down to find a blocked hole.

[beernutz]

Originally Posted by jason586

I picked up a used Klippermate recently on Craigslxxx and am very happy with it. I have no issues stringing with it compared to a friend's lockout that I was borrowing. If anyone is looking for a used Klippermate, I saw several for very low prices - $25, $40, $60, etc. I picked up one of the higher priced ones (was asking $80 with local pick up), but it came with lots of extras.

I emailed and asked if they were willing to ship. I ended up getting everything in the two pictures below for what I think was a steal of a deal at $105 shipped.

That's a pretty good deal. I sold my Klippermate and it's tools, an unused reel of Prince nylon plus about 7 individual string packs for $85. The carrying case is a nice addition because the one Klippermate currently sells is $80!

[zapvor]

Originally Posted by jason586

I picked up a used Klippermate recently on Craigslxxx and am very happy with it. I have no issues stringing with it compared to a friend's lockout that I was borrowing. If anyone is looking for a used Klippermate, I saw several for very low prices - $25, $40, $60, etc. I picked up one of the higher priced ones (was asking $80 with local pick up), but it came with lots of extras.

I emailed and asked if they were willing to ship. I ended up getting everything in the two pictures below for what I think was a steal of a deal at $105 shipped.

that head hat is awesome!

[max]

You got the Deal of the Year, my friend! Great stuff.

[kpvols]

I bought my klippermate around December and i have to say its amazing saves a ton of money. funny thing is I play with Pro open also . my first job took 2 hours and it made me wish i actually used syn gut often its so much easier to string than most of the dumb polys people give me. Also i use the knots from a site idk if i can link it http://www.keohi.com/tennis/misc/knots.htm the ones in the klippermate guide are annoying sometimes.

[Ronaldo]

Any thoughts on whether a new stringer should string two-piece? Just to make the entire process less of a handful.

[tbuggle]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Any thoughts on whether a new stringer should string two-piece? Just to make the entire process less of a handful.

2 piece is all i do. yes.

[beernutz]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Any thoughts on whether a new stringer should string two-piece? Just to make the entire process less of a handful.

Since just about all my string jobs are hybrids now, I'm forced to string two piece. However, I don't string a lot, maybe once a month, but I've been doing it since August 2005 and I've still never done a one piece job. YMMV.

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Only strung sitting down to find a blocked hole.

And instead of alerting the customer to the problem, went half way around the hoop to tie it off many holes away...

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by SoBad

And instead of alerting the customer to the problem, went half way around the hoop to tie it off many holes away...

Since I am that customer, that hole became unblocked. Welcome to CAP grommets

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Any thoughts on whether a new stringer should string two-piece? Just to make the entire process less of a handful.

I think 2 piece is the way to start out. If you mess up the job, you only need to redo half of it when you start over.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by mikeler

I think 2 piece is the way to start out. If you mess up the job, you only need to redo half of it when you start over.

Get twice the practice on knots. A blessing that initially can cause cursing.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Get twice the practice on knots. A blessing that initially can cause cursing.

Another valid point.

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Since I am that customer, that hole became unblocked. Welcome to CAP grommets

Oh that's different. When I did horrible things stringing for myself I just looked at it philosophically as an experiment. But when you commit unspeakable things stringing a friend's racquet, the guilt just wears you down later over time. It's all about morals and ethics.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by SoBad

Oh that's different. When I did horrible things stringing for myself I just looked at it philosophically as an experiment. But when you commit unspeakable things stringing a friend's racquet, the guilt just wears you down later over time. It's all about morals and ethics.

Can you eat them?