Mike Cottrill/Gaines: Apex and load spreader pictures??

[bigbanger]

Some images were posted to this forum a while back showing the installation of load spreaders on an Alpha Apex. Unfortunately, the links to those images in the old threads are now broken. Mike/Gaines, is it possible for you to repost those images?

 

[mr. stevo]

how do you get those btw? those seem quite handy

 

[Gaines Hillix]

I got my load spreaders from the USRSA as a member. They are made by Prince. Not sure if USRSA or Prince still has these. Tennis Machines might. Alpha has some that are slightly different as I understand it. I think those are the ones Mike has. Here is a link to a picture of the ones I have also showing how they are installed between the 12/6 support posts and the frame;

http://photobucket.com/albums/y100/ghillix/Tennis%20Stuff/?addtype=web

I think they're a good to have item for anyone with a machine with a six point mount with the upright billiards at 12/6.

 

[bigbanger]

Gaines,

Thanks for posting the link to your pics. Much appreciated. FYI, I've got a set of load spreaders that came with my Apex. They look fairly similar to those from Prince so installation should be similar.

-- bb

 

[Gaines Hillix]

Gaines,

Thanks for posting the link to your pics. Much appreciated. FYI, I've got a set of load spreaders that came with my Apex. They look fairly similar to those from Prince so installation should be similar.

-- bb

Sure no problem. I am sure it's obvious, but the side with the groove in it fits the blade of the support post and the curved side goes against the frame .

 

[bigbanger]

I am sure it's obvious, but the side with the groove in it fits the blade of the support post and the curved side goes against the frame .

Got it, thanks again.

-- bb

 

[Mike Cottrill]

bigbanger,
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/whenyouwanttoshare/detail?.dir=ffc2&.dnm=4a54.jpg&.src=ph

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/whenyouwanttoshare/detail?.dir=ffc2&.dnm=ba4b.jpg&.src=ph

Just note,
On some frames, the adaptors will hit the grommets before the frame and will push the grommets away from the frame. I modified the adaptors because of this.

Regards
Mike