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No.
The MS140 is meant to be a light, small and transportable machine.
And the Alu table with fixed clamps is too long to fit on the MS140 main frame.
The table alone is much heavier than the hole MS140 with flying clamps.
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mucat
Hall of Fame
Just want to give a shout out to @Stringway Official.
My machine (ML100) arrived a couple weeks ago. The whole purchase experience is smooth and painless.
Strung one of my rackets. The machine seems to pull higher tension than my old machine (silent partner swing). I will have to string a few times to find the same tension again.
One word to describe the machine, smooth. I like the ease of the mounting system and the triple clamps, they are ridiculous....probably contribute to the high tension compare to my old slient partner clamps (are already very good metal clamps). Also, the automatic drop weight, no need to eyeball the bar anymore....so forgettable
My machine (ML100) arrived a couple weeks ago. The whole purchase experience is smooth and painless.
Strung one of my rackets. The machine seems to pull higher tension than my old machine (silent partner swing). I will have to string a few times to find the same tension again.
One word to describe the machine, smooth. I like the ease of the mounting system and the triple clamps, they are ridiculous....probably contribute to the high tension compare to my old slient partner clamps (are already very good metal clamps). Also, the automatic drop weight, no need to eyeball the bar anymore....so forgettable
onehandbh
G.O.A.T.
The stringway clamps are amazing. Have had my ML90 for 10 years and the clamps still work with very minimal pressure.Just want to give a shout out to @Stringway Official.
My machine (ML100) arrived a couple weeks ago. The whole purchase experience is smooth and painless.
Strung one of my rackets. The machine seems to pull higher tension than my old machine (silent partner swing). I will have to string a few times to find the same tension again.
One word to describe the machine, smooth. I like the ease of the mounting system and the triple clamps, they are ridiculous....probably contribute to the high tension compare to my old slient partner clamps (are already very good metal clamps). Also, the automatic drop weight, no need to eyeball the bar anymore....so forgettable
I've strung everything from a T2000 to a Blade Pro to a 100 year old wooden racquet without any problems.
delirium39
New User
My Stringway ML100con-T92 arrived about a week ago. Special thanks to @Stringway Official for his personal attention with the ordering process, as well as his quick responses to questions I had after the stringer arrived.
I've strung 4 racquets so far with it, from the 80's, 90's, and 2000's, with beam widths ranging from 19 - 26mm, and had the opportunity to use both the standard and thin throat mounting adapters. No issues with warping, or slippage. Both synthetic and poly were easy to string.
Before an extended break from tennis, I used a Klippermate in high school and college, stringing 100+ times with it. The Stringway is much easier to use, in terms of the drop weight system and the clamps. Obviously, a huge price difference between the two stringers. Both stringers are high quality, but the Stringway takes away all the pain points and time wasting issues I had with the Klippermate.
Not having to ensure the drop weight is horizontal is a huge time saver for me, even when waiting for a synthetic to stop stretching. And stringing a poly was a breeze, which I wouldn't even want to attempt with the Klippermate. And the clamps worked flawlessy during stringing.
Coming from a Klippermate back in the day, where I had to constantly reposition the string in the jaw and re-pull on every single string to get the bar to be horizontal, and fiddle with their vise-grip clamps, the Stringway has been amazing. Its next task is to string up a mint Slazenger Panther Pro Ceramic!
Thanks @Stringway Official!
I've strung 4 racquets so far with it, from the 80's, 90's, and 2000's, with beam widths ranging from 19 - 26mm, and had the opportunity to use both the standard and thin throat mounting adapters. No issues with warping, or slippage. Both synthetic and poly were easy to string.
Before an extended break from tennis, I used a Klippermate in high school and college, stringing 100+ times with it. The Stringway is much easier to use, in terms of the drop weight system and the clamps. Obviously, a huge price difference between the two stringers. Both stringers are high quality, but the Stringway takes away all the pain points and time wasting issues I had with the Klippermate.
Not having to ensure the drop weight is horizontal is a huge time saver for me, even when waiting for a synthetic to stop stretching. And stringing a poly was a breeze, which I wouldn't even want to attempt with the Klippermate. And the clamps worked flawlessy during stringing.
Coming from a Klippermate back in the day, where I had to constantly reposition the string in the jaw and re-pull on every single string to get the bar to be horizontal, and fiddle with their vise-grip clamps, the Stringway has been amazing. Its next task is to string up a mint Slazenger Panther Pro Ceramic!
Thanks @Stringway Official!
spkyEngrish
Rookie
Has anyone here from the US (especially WA state) purchased directly from Stringway in the Netherlands? Wondering what import duties/taxes I'll incur? Thank you kindly.
Stringway Official
Rookie
We ship a lot of orders directly to the US and never heard about any import duty or tax.
Just want to give a shout out to @Stringway Official.
My machine (ML100) arrived a couple weeks ago. The whole purchase experience is smooth and painless.
Strung one of my rackets. The machine seems to pull higher tension than my old machine (silent partner swing). I will have to string a few times to find the same tension again.
One word to describe the machine, smooth. I like the ease of the mounting system and the triple clamps, they are ridiculous....probably contribute to the high tension compare to my old slient partner clamps (are already very good metal clamps). Also, the automatic drop weight, no need to eyeball the bar anymore....so forgettable
Been using a Stringway machine for over 15 years and yes, they tend to result in a crisp string bed that may feel like it is a higher tension than other machines. I believe this is because of the Stringway is a constant pull machine. I actually like this aspect of the machine. If you used a lock out machine previously, I suggest lowering tension 2 to 4 lbs on the Stringway to get the same tension feel.
I've read through most of the previous pages in this forum and don't recall reading anything about using a pipe/tubing cutter to "etch" some lines into the tension bar/rod. Has anyone ever tried this? I gave it a try last night and it turned out really well. I originally had lines and numbers drawn on with a sharpie as others have mentioned, so I just used a small tubing cutter (Ridgid #104 I believe) and ran it around the bar a few times at each mark. It really did a nice job...very crisp/precise lines that won't rub off obviously. Anyway, I'm sure this modification is not for everyone and hopefully this hasn't been mentioned before and I just missed it. I just do tennis frames on my ml100 so I was only focused on the scale with the one weight added and only from about 44-60lbs or so. Hope this helps...
eagle
Hall of Fame
I actually made a similar suggestion pages ago .. the last reference to it on post #1181.
But I understand manufacturing as well as budgetary constraints make such seemingly simple updates more complicated.
marco forehand
Semi-Pro
I had a friend (who worked in a machine shop) make a replacement bar with lines etched to match up with my Stringway "ruler".(I wanted to keep a stock bar just in case) Then I alternated red and black felt makers on the lines.
TBH, using the ruler has become second nature.
I had a NEOS before, with and without a Wise tension head. Using the ruler is less time consuming in my experience.
TBH, using the ruler has become second nature.
I had a NEOS before, with and without a Wise tension head. Using the ruler is less time consuming in my experience.
Agreed, the ruler isn’t an issue for me either. Sometimes I make modifications out of necessity while other times I’m bored with the same routine or just want to see what’s possible. Since there were some complaints about the bar, I thought I’d see if there was an easy solution…many may already have pipe cutters and if not, they’re fairly inexpensive. I definitely wish I had a friend in a machine shop though…would come in handy for some other projects I have going.
estabanj
New User
@MathieuR @mattimag
I have the opportunity to buy a stringway machine that looks like a cross between Rucanor and a ML100 (an ML100 with the glide bars from the rucanor) for $400 with stand and extra floating clamp and looks like its in good condition. Would you recommend it? I like old stringers and have had Ektelon model H, prince neos 1000 and Prince 1500 so the age does not concern me, but there doesn't seem to be much info on these glide bar machines. Thanks
I have the opportunity to buy a stringway machine that looks like a cross between Rucanor and a ML100 (an ML100 with the glide bars from the rucanor) for $400 with stand and extra floating clamp and looks like its in good condition. Would you recommend it? I like old stringers and have had Ektelon model H, prince neos 1000 and Prince 1500 so the age does not concern me, but there doesn't seem to be much info on these glide bar machines. Thanks
Stringway Official
Rookie
Hi Estabanj,
There is not so much risk in the purchase if the support plates and the moving bars are ok.
Is this the type with the ball bearings. We do not have spare parts for this model anymore.
We do have a manual but only in Dutch.
There is not so much risk in the purchase if the support plates and the moving bars are ok.
Is this the type with the ball bearings. We do not have spare parts for this model anymore.
We do have a manual but only in Dutch.
estabanj
New User
@Stringway Official @MathieuR
Thanks for the responses. The machine I am looking at isn't actually a Rucanor it looks like the machine @mattimag posted with the same round glide bars. Added below.
Would your answers be the same for this machine? Also what is this machine called? Thanks
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Thanks for the responses. The machine I am looking at isn't actually a Rucanor it looks like the machine @mattimag posted with the same round glide bars. Added below.
Would your answers be the same for this machine? Also what is this machine called? Thanks
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Stringway Official
Rookie
Yes my advise for this machine is even more positive, the price is up to you..
Special attention for the glide bars though.
This is a Stringway ML100-O92-T manufactured between 1991 and 1998
When the release of the tension head is automatic it is a ML100 when you have to push the knob down it is a ML90.
The racquet support has a fast clamp system, just push the clamp down and rotate the knob 2 revolutions.
All Rucanor machines were made by Stringway so there is not much difference apart from age. We stopped making them in 1992 when Rucanor stopped selling strings (long story).
Special attention for the glide bars though.
This is a Stringway ML100-O92-T manufactured between 1991 and 1998
When the release of the tension head is automatic it is a ML100 when you have to push the knob down it is a ML90.
The racquet support has a fast clamp system, just push the clamp down and rotate the knob 2 revolutions.
All Rucanor machines were made by Stringway so there is not much difference apart from age. We stopped making them in 1992 when Rucanor stopped selling strings (long story).
estabanj
New User
Thanks @Stringway Official much appreciated!
estabanj
New User
@Stringway Official - I bought the machine. thanks for your help. Do you happen to have a manual for it?
Thanks again, Estabanj
Stringway Official
Rookie
Hi Mattimag,
Yes we developed the Profi 2000 or Stringway EM500 hereby more information:
It may look more high tech than it is:
This picture shows the first model with the push buttons, the later model had a rotating button to pull tension and knot tension
The machine does not have electronic functions, it is a mechanical measuring system with micro switches which switch the drive motor on and off.
The machine only has a knot function.
This picture shows the inside with push buttons.
IF you want more info let me know we also have a manual
Stringway Official
Rookie
No that will not work because of the much smaller pitch and the thicker string.
Karma Tennis
Legend
I purchased the Stringway one from Fred (at Stringway) and I'm in Australia.
If I can get one in Australia, surely it wouldn't be that hard for you blokes in the UK to get one from The Netherlands.
Or is BREXIT a lot worse than I thought it was?
MathieuR
Hall of Fame
@Stringway Official , I am a huge fan of the Tension Advisor. Every "new" frame I have to string I use it to get a starting point for the ref.tensions.
But I have to use a "personal correction" on the TA-results: I choose DT 28, subtract 2kg from the calculated ref.tensions, and get a DT of 34/35 (which is "nice" for many players).
I know the TA was made with "slipping clamps" in mind. But would it be possible to add an extra 2 data in the calculations:
- cp or lockout
- clamps slipping (>2mm, 1-2mm, 0-0.5mm)
Of course this still would not be perfect, but most likely closer to reality.
But I have to use a "personal correction" on the TA-results: I choose DT 28, subtract 2kg from the calculated ref.tensions, and get a DT of 34/35 (which is "nice" for many players).
I know the TA was made with "slipping clamps" in mind. But would it be possible to add an extra 2 data in the calculations:
- cp or lockout
- clamps slipping (>2mm, 1-2mm, 0-0.5mm)
Of course this still would not be perfect, but most likely closer to reality.
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MathieuR
Hall of Fame
All import now has to comply with Imperial measures. UK is going back to the 19th century
.(In fact almost all communication about frames and stringing is in pounds and inches, so I don't expect it to be a real problem. UK is my favorite holiday country)
Karma Tennis
Legend
All import now has to comply with Imperial measures. UK is going back to the 19th century
(In fact almost all communication about frames and stringing is in pounds and inches, so I don't expect it to be a real problem. UK is my favorite holiday country)
You would be surprised to learn how popular the use of imperial measures continues to be in Australia.
Australia "officially" converted to the Metric system back in the early 1970s but many people here are still familiar with the imperial systems and continue to use them in certain areas - including tennis equipment. related ones.
MathieuR
Hall of Fame
I worked for a US membrane-cy (desalination, purification), so I had to work with psi and gfd.
I think Napoleon did a good job. Hé should have conquered the UK
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Karma Tennis
Legend
I worked for a US membrane-cy (desalination, purification), so I had to work with psi and gfd.
I think Napoleon did a good job. Hé should have conquered the UK
You may be surprised to know that virtually all tyre inflation air compressors at Service Stations here in Australia measure tyre pressure using PSI values. I regularly check our cars' tyres an make sure they are about 34 PSI.LOL.
Napolean did ok. His cake is very popular even here on the other side of the world.
Nous aimons le gâteau napoléon!
Irvin
Talk Tennis Guru
Surprised? Can you imagine putting 2.46085 KGcm^3 instead of 35#? Or I guess you could go with 2,461 gcm^3.
Karma Tennis
Legend
@Irvin, I'm sure you know that the relevant metric system measure for tyre pressures is kPa (kilo Pascals).
All cars currently sold in Australia include Tyre Pressure labels with both imperial (PSI) and metric (kPa) values. But all the public service stations display the imperial values. This is a throwback to the days when cars were actually manufactured in Australia - alas those days are well and truly gone.
And even to this day, most tennis players in Australia will nominate string tensions in lbs rather than kgs.
Irvin
Talk Tennis Guru
I can’t ever remember being asked to string a racket in kg.
Karma Tennis
Legend
Yes. Here in the Land Down Under, we see a lot of European players or local young players with European parents specifying kgs when they have their racquets strung.
mattimag
Rookie
Hello, I have a question for @Stringway Official
Is it possible to convert a badminton ml120 machine to string tennis rackets? How much does it cost to convert the machine?
Is it possible to convert a badminton ml120 machine to string tennis rackets? How much does it cost to convert the machine?
Karma Tennis
Legend
Irvin
Talk Tennis Guru
I think Mark (Robin Williams) is from Chicago.
Stringway Official
Rookie
@ Mattimag,
It is very easy and cheap to convert a Badminton ML120 into a tennis machine.
The machine is the same you need:
- The white tennis supports including the Babolat retainer.
- The 2 clamping hooks at the throatside if you do not have them.
- Maybe to switch the towers depending how the user used it.
- You can string tennis at modern tensions with the badminton clamps, it is better to take the 5 teeth tennis strings.
If you send me an email to stringway.fred@gmail.com I send you a quote for what you want.
Regards
Fred
Stringway Official
Rookie
Hi guys,
This question comes from another thread:
For your information:
It is very easy to sell the Stringway tension system separately because we pack it as a separate unit.
Creating an adapter can not be difficult because the unit is fixed with only one bolt on the frame of the machine.
Stringway Official
Rookie
I received a question about the dimensions of the tensioner so hereby.
If there are any further questions just let me know.
If there are any further questions just let me know.
USMC-615
Hall of Fame
Inquiring minds would like to know what such a tension heads' price is?Hi guys,
This question comes from another thread:
For your information:
It is very easy to sell the Stringway tension system separately because we pack it as a separate unit.
Creating an adapter can not be difficult because the unit is fixed with only one bolt on the frame of the machine.
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USMC-615
Hall of Fame
Appreciate it there Irv for the response…I kinda figured Stringway would’ve chimed in but hearing it from you I’m sure is bank and good as gold. You’d prob make a decent Stringway salesman, you’ve been pretty high on the hog about Stringway here lately…or a used car salesman one.
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Stringway Official
Rookie
I am not allowed to show prices here so it was very good of Irvine to ask me by mail.
What does this mean?
Stringway Official
Rookie
Do you guys also get a "no secure connection" message when you open talk tennis?
What to do?
What to do?
Irvin
Talk Tennis Guru
TW needs to update their certificate. Just continue if you want to visit the site.
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