derick232
Rookie
I'm sure I'm not the first one to try and make my own stringing machine, and I'm not under the impression it will somehow surpass modern machines. But after looking at several I think I can Frankenstein my current gamma 600 FC drop weight into something with swivel clamps and a better mounting system.
Here is my plan
I've only used swivel clamps once and they were great compared to my slide rails, they are my first piece to tackle. More specifically just he quick action base. The clamps will be bought. From what I can tell (and please correct me if I'm wrong) most modern turntables are simply an extruded aluminum base with slots for the T nuts of the clamp base to slide though. The lever is basically a cam that tightens the nut and locks the clamp in place. I'm currently 3D printing parts that are mocked from the gamma quick action base and we'll see how they preform. This is the first version so I'm sure there will be modifications.
Like I said, the turntable just seems to be extruded aluminum. Something I have readily available. I'm going to get 3 pieces of 40mm T slot framing and bolt them together to mock the gamma progression 602FC 3 piece turntable.
I think I'll be able to use my current base to swivel on and then it should be nearly done. I'd like to eventually upgrade the drop weight to a wise 2086 but I'm mostly doing this DIY upgrade to save money and the wise isn't cheap.
I'd like to upgrade the mounting system as the current one is not great. I'm thinking of printing new K stile mounts with press fit rods to take the place of the current bumpers.
Anyone else have experience hacking together a stringer from old parts?
Either way this will be an interesting experiment. I'll post some pictures once it's in the works.
Here is my plan
I've only used swivel clamps once and they were great compared to my slide rails, they are my first piece to tackle. More specifically just he quick action base. The clamps will be bought. From what I can tell (and please correct me if I'm wrong) most modern turntables are simply an extruded aluminum base with slots for the T nuts of the clamp base to slide though. The lever is basically a cam that tightens the nut and locks the clamp in place. I'm currently 3D printing parts that are mocked from the gamma quick action base and we'll see how they preform. This is the first version so I'm sure there will be modifications.
Like I said, the turntable just seems to be extruded aluminum. Something I have readily available. I'm going to get 3 pieces of 40mm T slot framing and bolt them together to mock the gamma progression 602FC 3 piece turntable.
I think I'll be able to use my current base to swivel on and then it should be nearly done. I'd like to eventually upgrade the drop weight to a wise 2086 but I'm mostly doing this DIY upgrade to save money and the wise isn't cheap.
I'd like to upgrade the mounting system as the current one is not great. I'm thinking of printing new K stile mounts with press fit rods to take the place of the current bumpers.
Anyone else have experience hacking together a stringer from old parts?
Either way this will be an interesting experiment. I'll post some pictures once it's in the works.