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BigGriff · 01-27-2009, 07:19 PM

Here is my toy!

drakulie · 01-28-2009, 04:14 AM

Ektelon Neos. Just pruchased it for $300.00. Other than a few minor rust spots, which will come off this weekend, the machine is in excellent condition. Had been stored in a garage for well over a year, so was fairly dirty, and needed to be calibrated. I've already calibrated the machine, and everything works smoothly.

VGP · 01-28-2009, 04:43 AM

Good score drakulie! Hope it cleans up good.

If you check the earlier pics in this thread, I've got the poor-man's Neos 1000.......

drakulie · 01-28-2009, 04:59 AM

^^^yeah, I got really lucky. I have been looking for one of these, and happened to go on craigs list. There was one for sale, and as luck would have it>>> in my area. Sent an email, and guy called me back same night. As you could imagine, he already had several interested buyers and was working out a deal with the first guy that had emailed him ( a week earlier), however, being that I was in the area, he didn't want to go thru the trouble of shipping it, so told me if I would come over the same night, and liked it>> It was mine. I literally jumped off the court, and drove down there.

I saw a picture of yours, and was curious about it. Poor man or not, if it strings consistently>> looks like a great machine. When did you get it????

KPS88, sooon to be strung on this bad boy!!!

VGP · 01-28-2009, 05:28 AM

I got mine last September at a garage sale listed on Craigslist.

Here's the thread on my experience:

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=219966

Even though I got the machine for $25, I invested in new clamps, calibrator, and starting clamp.

I can string consistently on it and it's a breeze!

drakulie · 01-28-2009, 05:45 AM

^^Thanks for that link. I love reading stories like that.

BTW, I din't realize eagnas had such nasty customer service. I'll be staying away frome them.

ryangoring · 01-28-2009, 06:23 AM

Ok!
I just got it but I got show some love for it and all who owns one....

Here we have from left to right the new speed clamp from Eagnas, the Stringway triple clamp, and the 2 Gamma clamps!

toeknee · 01-28-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ryangoring

Ok!
I just got it but I got show some love for it and all who owns one....

Here we have from left to right the new speed clamp from Eagnas, the Stringway triple clamp, and the 2 Gamma clamps!

How do you like the new Eagnas spring assisted clamps?

mdqm · 01-28-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by drakulie

Ektelon Neos. Just pruchased it for $300.00. Other than a few minor rust spots, which will come off this weekend, the machine is in excellent condition. Had been stored in a garage for well over a year, so was fairly dirty, and needed to be calibrated. I've already calibrated the machine, and everything works smoothly.

hahahaha drakulie,sincere congratulations,enjoy this toy

drakulie · 01-28-2009, 05:46 PM

^^^Majic Man!!!

Glad you approve. We still need to meet up. Perhaps this weekend. I'll give you a call.

I popped the Luxilon Rough today, so the frame got it's first string job. I got a little bit of help from, Panterka:

zidane339 · 01-28-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by drakulie

^^^Majic Man!!!

Glad you approve. We still need to meet up. Perhaps this weekend. I'll give you a call.

I popped the Luxilon Rough today, so the frame got it's first string job. I got a little bit of help from, Panterka:

Very nice Drak...how did you get all the rust off?

drakulie · 01-28-2009, 06:00 PM

^^I first cleaned it with rubbing alcohol, including the railing sytem using a q-tip. The arm, and some of the other parts I did with a soft metal brush, and then with a rust remover (very little).

I then cleaned it again with alcohol.

The railiing system is really smooth, the clamps glide smoothly on the glide bar, tensioner is now running very smoothly on the track. machine is super sweet. took me about 30 minutes to string the frame, and I was in heaven because of the simplicity, and ease of use.

Vincescourt · 01-28-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by drakulie

^^I first cleaned it with rubbing alcohol, including the railing sytem using a q-tip. The arm, and some of the other parts I did with a soft metal brush, and then with a rust remover (very little).

I then cleaned it again with alcohol.

The railiing system is really smooth, the clamps glide smoothly on the glide bar, tensioner is now running very smoothly on the track. machine is super sweet. took me about 30 minutes to string the frame, and I was in heaven because of the simplicity, and ease of use.

You mean it took your Panterka 30 min to string the frame as you are way too busy taking pictures and stalking nbmj!!!!!!!!!

Mansewerz · 01-28-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drakulie

^^I first cleaned it with rubbing alcohol, including the railing sytem using a q-tip. The arm, and some of the other parts I did with a soft metal brush, and then with a rust remover (very little).

I then cleaned it again with alcohol.

The railiing system is really smooth, the clamps glide smoothly on the glide bar, tensioner is now running very smoothly on the track. machine is super sweet. took me about 30 minutes to string the frame, and I was in heaven because of the simplicity, and ease of use.

It really is a joy to string with. I string with the same machine at work. I like the two point mounting much more than the two point mounting on my SP Swing. I like the hold down system of the Neos much better than the screw down system.

BigGriff · 01-28-2009, 09:44 PM

Very nice find Drak!!!
With a little more elbow grease and a little spray paint that machine will be looking good in no time.

drakulie · 01-29-2009, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincescourt

You mean it took your Panterka 30 min to string the frame as you are way too busy taking pictures and stalking nbmj!!!!!!!!!

I run a sweat shop!!!

Now get back to work!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mansewerz

It really is a joy to string with. I string with the same machine at work. I like the two point mounting much more than the two point mounting on my SP Swing. I like the hold down system of the Neos much better than the screw down system.

Yup, it really is a joy to use. Very simple, and produces great quality string jobs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigGriff

Very nice find Drak!!!
With a little more elbow grease and a little spray paint that machine will be looking good in no time.

Thanks. Any suggestions of cleaning products,paints etc that are appropriate to use on these machines?????

ryangoring · 01-29-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by toeknee

How do you like the new Eagnas spring assisted clamps?

I did reply to your post here in this section

MAX PLY · 01-29-2009, 10:03 AM

With respect to cleaning product, I have only ever used de-natured or rubbing alcohol--I have never had the need for anything else (and I have owned Ektelon/Prince stringers for many years). I don't think you will need any other sort of cleaner ever. Generally I use a soft cloth but occassionally I use a soft toothbrush, q-tips, pipe cleaners and a soaked shoestring for various parts (e.g., the pipe cleaners and the shoelace are particularly good for cleaning the linear grabber on the tension head). The key is to keep it clean all of the time and it will always work smoothly.

I have never had a rust problem (my machines have always been indoors and covered when not in use (btw think about getting a cover) but it sounds like what you did worked fine.

As for paint touchups--I have used black appliance paint (available at a hardware store) and it seems to have worked fine. Continued good luck with this excellent find.

drakulie · 01-29-2009, 10:35 AM

^^Max Ply, many thanks for the suggestions. Good stuff.

The toothbrush, and shoe laces are excellent ideas. Will try those this weekend.

Vincescourt · 01-29-2009, 10:38 AM

Hey drak you better not post pics of Bailey stringing, PETA would be very upset with you

01-27-2009, 07:19 PM	#61
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01-28-2009, 04:14 AM	#62
drakulie Talk Tennis Guru Join Date: May 2004 Location: FT. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 23,904	Ektelon Neos. Just pruchased it for $300.00. Other than a few minor rust spots, which will come off this weekend, the machine is in excellent condition. Had been stored in a garage for well over a year, so was fairly dirty, and needed to be calibrated. I've already calibrated the machine, and everything works smoothly. __________________ Head Stringer @ the LTC, Babolat Star 4 Stringer http://www.youtube.com/user/drakulie

01-28-2009, 04:43 AM	#63
VGP Legend Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 6,309	Good score drakulie! Hope it cleans up good. If you check the earlier pics in this thread, I've got the poor-man's Neos 1000....... __________________ "The secret is to find your motivation every single time - your inner motivation - so I always want to improve myself..." - EV

01-28-2009, 04:59 AM	#64
drakulie Talk Tennis Guru Join Date: May 2004 Location: FT. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 23,904	^^^yeah, I got really lucky. I have been looking for one of these, and happened to go on craigs list. There was one for sale, and as luck would have it>>> in my area. Sent an email, and guy called me back same night. As you could imagine, he already had several interested buyers and was working out a deal with the first guy that had emailed him ( a week earlier), however, being that I was in the area, he didn't want to go thru the trouble of shipping it, so told me if I would come over the same night, and liked it>> It was mine. I literally jumped off the court, and drove down there. I saw a picture of yours, and was curious about it. Poor man or not, if it strings consistently>> looks like a great machine. When did you get it???? KPS88, sooon to be strung on this bad boy!!! __________________ Head Stringer @ the LTC, Babolat Star 4 Stringer http://www.youtube.com/user/drakulie

01-28-2009, 05:28 AM	#65
VGP Legend Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 6,309	I got mine last September at a garage sale listed on Craigslist. Here's the thread on my experience: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=219966 Even though I got the machine for $25, I invested in new clamps, calibrator, and starting clamp. I can string consistently on it and it's a breeze! __________________ "The secret is to find your motivation every single time - your inner motivation - so I always want to improve myself..." - EV