Got my new stringer :) first time!

[MikeHitsHard93]

Just received my new klipper mate for Xmas this morning and I just finished my first mains done ever starting to do the crosses and weaving ATM...this is actually quite fun! Starting out on syn gut was the way to go

[Andyroo10567]

Nice! Post some pics!!

[MikeHitsHard93]

Originally Posted by Andyroo10567

Nice! Post some pics!!

Will do man! Hopefully it turns out alright lol. The mains seemed to go well and I can see that is the easiest part to mess up! Weaving is a hassle but overall it's quite fun while listening to some music

[MikeHitsHard93]

http://s1285.photobucket.com/albums/...er_media_share

[MikeHitsHard93]

Originally Posted by MikeHitsHard93

http://s1285.photobucket.com/albums/...er_media_share

The above link has a few pictures of my first string job. Done on a klippermate with klipper synthetic gut @60 lbs

[zapvor]

now you just need to post your game

[JackB1]

nice! How long did it take you ?
my 1st stringing attempt on a swingweight took 3 hours!

[MikeHitsHard93]

Originally Posted by JackB1

nice! How long did it take you ?
my 1st stringing attempt on a swingweight took 3 hours!

That's actually how long it took! I took my time, only messed the mains up once by dropping the wrong clamp, but it was fairly easy once I got the hang of it!

[MikeHitsHard93]

Originally Posted by zapvor

now you just need to post your game

Yeah I haven't hit in a long time. I need to set up a YouTube first. This spring I shall have a vid up

[Andyroo10567]

Originally Posted by MikeHitsHard93

The above link has a few pictures of my first string job. Done on a klippermate with klipper synthetic gut @60 lbs

10stringjobs

[MikeHitsHard93]

Btw, how do my knots look? I wasn't sure about my double knot zone at the bottom where the crosses stop

[Andyroo10567]

http://s1285.beta.photobucket.com/us...47751.jpg.html
This one looks a bit goofy :P Couldn't tell but did you use a Wilson Pro Knot? Otherwise, they look fine.

[MikeHitsHard93]

I'm not really sure what type of knot I used. Just did it step by step in the instruction that came with my stringer lol.

[Andyroo10567]

Lol. Congrats though!

[MikeHitsHard93]

Thanks dude! You should check out my gear in the POGO thread in rackets

[slowfox]

For knots just check out YULitle's channel on YouTube. Easy to follow instruction.

[HappyMilk]

Stringing on a klippermate makes me happy. its such a money saver & lasts forever!

Welcome to the family.

[cluckcluck]

Your knots are pretty good I say, though the one that was already pointed out looks a bit funky (can't really tell what is). Keep at it and you'll find the perfect knot for you (I personally use the Pro Knot).

[MikeHitsHard93]

Originally Posted by cluckcluck

Your knots are pretty good I say, though the one that was already pointed out looks a bit funky (can't really tell what is). Keep at it and you'll find the perfect knot for you (I personally use the Pro Knot).

Yeah I wrenched on them pretty hard because I didn't want the tension to drop anymore! Thank you! I'm gonna have to learn more styles.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by MikeHitsHard93

Yeah I wrenched on them pretty hard because I didn't want the tension to drop anymore! Thank you! I'm gonna have to learn more styles.

Don't go too crazy wrenching your knots. That is one way to bust them at the end of a string job. Yes you want to pull them tight but don't go crazy. My first string job took 4 hours (had a few beers along the way) and I busted the last knot because I used the tensioner to tighten it.