Need advice on the first pull ?

Tennis16

Rookie

• Nov 29, 2010

• #1

I have a Gamma ST 2 crank, and they last few string jobs I have noticed that on the first pull I seem to always encounter the stringing slipping from the clamp. Is this an indicator that the clamps need to be cleaned ?

 

dancraig

Hall of Fame

• Nov 29, 2010

• #2

Try cleaning and/or tightening.

 

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verbouge

Rookie

• Nov 29, 2010

• #3

Tennis16 said:

I have a Gamma ST 2 crank, and they last few string jobs I have noticed that on the first pull I seem to always encounter the stringing slipping from the clamp. Is this an indicator that the clamps need to be cleaned ?

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Rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush. Don't be shy. Also, use a grease board marker to mark the strings in the clamps. Make little hashes on the string right in front of or behind the teeth. When you pull the next main, you can see if your clamp is slipping. The ink wipes right off. Very, very helpful.

Now, get to it!

Dave

 

Tennis16

Rookie

• Nov 29, 2010

• #4

Thanks for the replies

 

mikeler

Moderator

• Nov 30, 2010

• #5

Is it the same string? If you are using a thinner gauge, you'll need to tighten the clamps. If not, a good cleaning should fix your problems. Good luck.

 

JackB1

G.O.A.T.

• Nov 30, 2010

• #6

I sometimes make the clamps tighter for the first few mains and then I loosen them up a little once I get going. That first pull is always going to be the hardest. You can also use a starting clamp on the outside of the frame as a backup for the first anchored main.

 

Tennis16

Rookie

• Nov 30, 2010

• #7

Just got a starting clamp, and that definitely makes that first pull a lot easier.
Thanks

 

drummerdan

Semi-Pro

• Nov 30, 2010

• #8

Tennis16 said:

Just got a starting clamp, and that definitely makes that first pull a lot easier.
Thanks

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Use that starting clamp behind the clamp on the first pull. It'll keep it secure until you get the second pull. Works like a charm. I use this technique every time. Also, make sure your clamps aren't too tight. Just enough to secure the string but not enough to damage them.

Good luck!!