Klippermate clamps notching strings

[AC Tennis]

I have a problem with my Klippermate notching the strings on the initial clamp. In other words, the start off clamp, where I clamp and string the mains notches the strings. I string about four or five mains on one side and by the time I come back and start the other side, the strings are notched. Even with hard syn gut, the strings get notched. I've tried loosening the clamps, but to get enough tension to hold the string tends to notch the string.

Any tips to avoid this problem?

 

[hackerman]

!!!!

Yeah..get a new stringer!

 

[AC Tennis]

Ho, ho, ho. Very funny. Anyone want to GIVE me a new stringer? How about new clamps? Just checking.

 

[David Pavlich]

Do you clean your clams often? The Klipper clamps are the pits. If you plan on keeping the Klipper for a while, you might want to consider buying some better flying clamps. Gamma and/or ATS have some ok ones.

David

 

[Steve Huff]

Also, instead of stringing 4 or 5 mains on one side, try stringing 2 on one side, then 3 on the other side to start. Then alternate by stringing 2 on each side after that.

 

[David Pavlich]

Good point, Steve. I just noticed my post asking if he cleans his CLAMS. At least rinse 'em!

David