Alternative to starting clamp?

[Wilson95]

Hi all,

I've been thinking about trying the ATW stringing pattern, but I don't have a starting clamp and don't want to spend ~$30.00 to get one. Does anyone substitute an alternative, cheaper tool for a starting clamp?

Any input or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[BigServer1]

You don't need a starting clamp to string an Around the World pattern. A starting clamp is used (by some, not myself) in place of a starting knot when stringing 2 piece. ATW is a one piece string job, so no starting clamp is necessary.

Hope this helps.

 

[Wilson95]

Do you have a link to the ATW pattern without the use of a starting clamp?

Thanks.

 

[BigServer1]

http://students.washington.edu/jdeng/ATW/index.html

This is a good link with ATW instructions. Ups to DD for coming up with this link. Like I said before, no starting clamp needed, just follow the instructions and enjoy.

Good Luck.

 

[LttlElvis]

That link says you do need a starting clamp for the ATW pattern. I'm not really sure how to do the ATW without a starting clamp or a flying clamp in lieu of one.

Wilson95, I would say just go ahead and buy a starting clamp. It's great to have in a bind. I got this one from Eagnas for $15.

http://www.eagnas.com/maxgen1/pp600.html

 

[Wilson95]

Thanks LttlElvis. I was reading that link, and it sure does look like you need a starting clamp. However, do you know of any cheaper alterntives?

 

[diredesire]

Yeah, you need a starting clamp or a floating clamp to do that one. I would invest in a starting clamp, it is really a life saver sometimes.

-DD

 

[Rafter4ever]

I also have the Eagnas that I purchased for $15. It makes the stringing experience A WHOLE LOT EASIER. Other floating clamps just dont do the job like the starting clamp.

 

[BigServer1]

My bad, Wilson 95. I just posted that link without checking if you needed a starting clamp. I guess I should have looked for Dan Craig's ATW pattern. I don't ever use a starting clamp, so anytime I string one piece/ATW I don't even think about it. Sorry for the confusion...