Power Player
Bionic Poster
I do it the same way I just described except I pull and clamp on the throat side and pull under the throat.
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Thanks, that’s what I do too. Seems to work ok! But there’s a contingent that are against starting mains by pulling from the throat. I was just trying to understand the thinking.
Irvin
Talk Tennis Guru
If the string starting to throat, pull from the head, if the strings start in the head pull from the throat
Just wanted to post here first in case there was some advice from users who've had any experience selling a used machine. I would like to either sell or trade my ML100 for an MS140. Is the "For Sale or Trade" forum better or worse than any of the other well known options? I would imagine shipping costs and payment options are going to be somewhere at the top of the list of concerns, but would really appreciate any input from this community to help navigate this process.
Also, if this kind of discussion is not appropriate for this forum, that would be useful information as well. I don't want to violate any guidelines, just wasn't sure where to start.
thanks
Also, if this kind of discussion is not appropriate for this forum, that would be useful information as well. I don't want to violate any guidelines, just wasn't sure where to start.
thanks
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I bought mine on here like 10 years ago through a contact. I still use mine so it’s been great. If I was to sell it I would probably try locally first because its such a heavy item to ship.
Payment wise most ppl here seem to prefer paypal. Shipping, you could use pirate ship to save a substantial amount.
Payment wise most ppl here seem to prefer paypal. Shipping, you could use pirate ship to save a substantial amount.
Thanks for the info on Pirate Ship...never heard of it, sounds interesting! Definitely trying for a local sale first, but have been surprised at the lack of interest from some relatively decent players in the area. I would have thought there would be a bit more interest in maintaining their own racquets and maybe even making a couple of bucks stringing for others.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Yeah it may take a while to sell locally, but PirateShip will help you cut some costs on shipping if you go that route.
Better luck listing on TW IMO. The Stringway is a niche machine....given it's MSRP someone looking for a used machine will be drawn to a crank vs the Stringway unless they really have done their research. It's really for someone who wants accurate portability.
Good point! Also, I've seen the glazed over look in the eyes as I'm trying to explain the benefits of a Stringway drop weight over the Klipper or X-2 at about half the cost. Thanks for your input!
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
Hi guys,
We received this question from a French stringer:
How old is your Stringway machine?
Did you have to replace any parts because of wear?
Thanks for your feed back.
We received this question from a French stringer:
We are interested in your answer to this question:
How old is your Stringway machine?
Did you have to replace any parts because of wear?
Thanks for your feed back.
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
The MS200 with fixed clamps weighs 34 kg about 75 lbs.
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
To replace clamp system T98 by T92.
Every now and then we get questions about replacing the T98 double action clamp system with the T92 system therefore more information about this.
- The T92 fits on a Stringway machine when the main beam has the T-slot shown on the picture. The distance between the cross holes must be 400 mm (was 370 mm long ago.
When the main beam is not suited for T92 replacing is still possible but that includes a new beam.
Just wanted to write a quick post in praise of Fred and his machines:
I had a weird issue with my ms200 which I bought used and is probably 20 years old. Fred was amazingly patient and must have answered about 15-20 emails from me. We eventually got to the bottom of the issue and the machine is working tip top again. Plus I got a real appreciation for the quality of the engineering in these machines when stripping it down to give it all a clean.
I can’t imagine you’d get this level of service for a 20 year old machine from any other company. Really impressed. Thanks Fred.
Can’t recommend Stringway highly enough.
I had a weird issue with my ms200 which I bought used and is probably 20 years old. Fred was amazingly patient and must have answered about 15-20 emails from me. We eventually got to the bottom of the issue and the machine is working tip top again. Plus I got a real appreciation for the quality of the engineering in these machines when stripping it down to give it all a clean.
I can’t imagine you’d get this level of service for a 20 year old machine from any other company. Really impressed. Thanks Fred.
Can’t recommend Stringway highly enough.
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
@ Jbmgh
Thank you very much for these words.
Because your tension head is not red yet it is delivered before 1998.
Thank you very much for these words.
Because your tension head is not red yet it is delivered before 1998.
Jerry Snyder
New User
Fred is a mechanic genius and I wish I had just a tiny bit of his ability…..
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
DEFECT MS200
We got a question this morning about a used MS200 on **** this morning.
The machine is defect and the question is if it “repairable”?
The answer is:
Yes it is repairable. Not many parts on the MS200 can go wrong.
Our advise is: Always ask what the defect is and contact us so that we can say what we can do.
We do not make the machine anymore but we still have some parts left.
This pictures shows the simplicity of the system.
We got a question this morning about a used MS200 on **** this morning.
The machine is defect and the question is if it “repairable”?
The answer is:
Yes it is repairable. Not many parts on the MS200 can go wrong.
Our advise is: Always ask what the defect is and contact us so that we can say what we can do.
We do not make the machine anymore but we still have some parts left.
This pictures shows the simplicity of the system.
kabrac
Professional
I still hope to attain one...one of these days, and use my Stringway Triple/Double flying clamps. Machine seems so streamlined and simple.DEFECT MS200
We got a question this morning about a used MS200 on **** this morning.
The machine is defect and the question is if it “repairable”?
The answer is:
Yes it is repairable. Not many parts on the MS200 can go wrong.
Our advise is: Always ask what the defect is and contact us so that we can say what we can do.
We do not make the machine anymore but we still have some parts left.
This pictures shows the simplicity of the system.
Jerry Snyder
New User
Hi friend I know this is an oldddd post but do you still have you ms200tt I’d like to buy it
Anyone interested in buying an almost new stringway machine (ML100-TL92 with tilt base and the stringing spreaders)? i bought it for my son 2 years ago as he was playing high school tennis and i loved stringing when i played tennis in college. we’ve maybe strung a dozen racquets and he’s not playing in college.
coltsfan34
New User
Where are you located
Bozeman, MT
coltsfan34
New User
Oh wow way too far from me but thank you
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
welcome to the club
If you send me an email I will send you the manual and more stringing information including a starting course.
stringway.fred@gmail.com
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Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
STARTING CLAMP OR STARTING KNOT.
We made a starting clamp on request but we are not a great supporter of starting clamps.
When we get questions about it we explain the advantage of a starting knot compared to a starting clamp when starting the crosses:
Using the starting clamp:
When using a starting clamp then tension is taken over from the starting clamp with the tension system.
To compensate for loss of tension when making the knot the tension can be raised to “knot tension”.
Making the knot with minimum loss is very difficult also because the first crosses are very short.
Using the starting knot.
When using the starting knot the tension on the first string can be lowered a little to protect the knot and because the first strings are much shorter.
Advantage is that it is much less complicated and there is no “take over loss”.
We made a starting clamp on request but we are not a great supporter of starting clamps.
When we get questions about it we explain the advantage of a starting knot compared to a starting clamp when starting the crosses:
Using the starting clamp:
When using a starting clamp then tension is taken over from the starting clamp with the tension system.
To compensate for loss of tension when making the knot the tension can be raised to “knot tension”.
Making the knot with minimum loss is very difficult also because the first crosses are very short.
Using the starting knot.
When using the starting knot the tension on the first string can be lowered a little to protect the knot and because the first strings are much shorter.
Advantage is that it is much less complicated and there is no “take over loss”.
Is that a picture of the starting clamp you made on request? With the five teeth, it looks the same as your fixed clamps.STARTING CLAMP OR STARTING KNOT.
We made a starting clamp on request but we are not a great supporter of starting clamps.
When we get questions about it we explain the advantage of a starting knot compared to a starting clamp when starting the crosses:
Using the starting clamp:
When using a starting clamp then tension is taken over from the starting clamp with the tension system.
To compensate for loss of tension when making the knot the tension can be raised to “knot tension”.
Making the knot with minimum loss is very difficult also because the first crosses are very short.
Using the starting knot.
When using the starting knot the tension on the first string can be lowered a little to protect the knot and because the first strings are much shorter.
Advantage is that it is much less complicated and there is no “take over loss”.
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
So it’s a starting clamp which can not bridge the gap?
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
esm is just mentioning that it doesn’t have eyelets or holes as most starting clamps do to allow it to be more easily used as a bridge in case of the string coming up short to reach the tensioner. With your improvised starting clamp someone could still clamp both the too-short string actually being used to string the racquet as well as “scrap” string to reach the tensioner.
@kkm
Yeah… that’s for that, I didn’t think it was also good for using on the short side and a scrap piece of string in this improvised version! Suppose both strings should be of the same gauge….
First off, using a starting clamp to start the crosses is not complicated for any remotely competent stringer, any takeover loss can be minimized, and no one should be hitting the ball very close to the top cross. Using a starting clamp also gives the stringer more options for where to tie the knot.
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
We promote our double flying clamp also as starting clamp because it has obvious advantages:
* When the string is clamped up and down it offers twice the friction as a single starting clamp.
* it is very easy to use it as mentioned above to pull tension on a short piece of string.
* When the string is clamped up and down it offers twice the friction as a single starting clamp.
* it is very easy to use it as mentioned above to pull tension on a short piece of string.
Irvin
Talk Tennis Guru
@Stringway Official actually the triple would make a better starting clamp. The center string is the string you’re trying to tension, and the outer strings could be used to go to the tensioner.
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
Thanks Irvin, I never thought about this option.
You would have to “stack“ the 2 pieces and hope that the height of the clamp teeth is enough to firmly clamp both.
@Stringway Official
Not sure if I can reach out here, but hoping I can ask a question on parts here.
I have one of your LaserFibre branded Stringway ML100-T92's that I've been using for a number of years. Recently the string slipped out of the tension head after I had lowered it and was clamping, and the lever arm/weight fell hard. Then the machine would not reset and hold the tension bar in position. After inspecting, I saw two things potentially wrong, of which I will include pictures below.
1. The lock lever is bent and appears almost smashed, so it was preventing the locking lever from returning all the way up and lifting the tension head up. I was able to bend it back a bit, but it needs to be replaced. Not sure if this unscrews or how it is inserted.
2. The steel bar that is positioned below and supports/locks the tension head in place, seems to be sheared and/or damaged. I can't quite tell, but it appears that perhaps it is barely supporting the tension head when returned to normal position.
Are either or both of these parts replaceable? If so, how can I obtain those parts and are there instructions for replacing them?
Both pics here:
Not sure if I can reach out here, but hoping I can ask a question on parts here.
I have one of your LaserFibre branded Stringway ML100-T92's that I've been using for a number of years. Recently the string slipped out of the tension head after I had lowered it and was clamping, and the lever arm/weight fell hard. Then the machine would not reset and hold the tension bar in position. After inspecting, I saw two things potentially wrong, of which I will include pictures below.
1. The lock lever is bent and appears almost smashed, so it was preventing the locking lever from returning all the way up and lifting the tension head up. I was able to bend it back a bit, but it needs to be replaced. Not sure if this unscrews or how it is inserted.
2. The steel bar that is positioned below and supports/locks the tension head in place, seems to be sheared and/or damaged. I can't quite tell, but it appears that perhaps it is barely supporting the tension head when returned to normal position.
Are either or both of these parts replaceable? If so, how can I obtain those parts and are there instructions for replacing them?
Both pics here:
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
Hi, @10SDad
Here are a few answers:
Of course we can help you to replace the locking bar but this is a little complicated.
The position of the release roller is individually adjusted for every tension head.
So you can measure that position on your locking bar and we use the same adjustment on the new one.
On the other hand: The damage of the locking bar has not influence on the functioning you can just remove the burs with file.
Replacing the bolt for then knob is easy:
Just unscrew it out of the locking bar and we can supply a new bolt.
If you have questions let me know.
Kind regards
Fred
Here are a few answers:
Of course we can help you to replace the locking bar but this is a little complicated.
The position of the release roller is individually adjusted for every tension head.
So you can measure that position on your locking bar and we use the same adjustment on the new one.
On the other hand: The damage of the locking bar has not influence on the functioning you can just remove the burs with file.
Replacing the bolt for then knob is easy:
Just unscrew it out of the locking bar and we can supply a new bolt.
If you have questions let me know.
Kind regards
Fred
Stringway Official
Semi-Pro
This picture shows the dimension that we need to know:
From the end of the locking bar to the centre of the pin which holds the roller
From the end of the locking bar to the centre of the pin which holds the roller
The.Bloke
New User
Well , I had, still have the problem few years ago.
Never took the time to fix it.
But after 4 years of injuries, I am now back playing. Very slowly as I've discovered that my legs aren't used to move side ways. Cramps appeared quickly.
Moved place and now can take the time to check it and deal with it.
Thanks
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The.Bloke
New User
In continuation of my last thread, I moved to a smaller place but now I can have my MS200 at home.
I have not strung any racquets for the last 4 years, so that's going to be another old new experience. Completely forgot how to do it.
Thanks the guys for some of the videos on the tube.
Due to space now, I would like to put it on castor wheels. Heavy duty, 75mm high.
I also wanted to raise the machine a bit as I'm fairly tall.
What I would like to know is what size thread do I need for the castor wheels?
(Can't attach pics from my tablet)
Thanks
I have not strung any racquets for the last 4 years, so that's going to be another old new experience. Completely forgot how to do it.
Thanks the guys for some of the videos on the tube.
Due to space now, I would like to put it on castor wheels. Heavy duty, 75mm high.
I also wanted to raise the machine a bit as I'm fairly tall.
What I would like to know is what size thread do I need for the castor wheels?
(Can't attach pics from my tablet)
Thanks
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The.Bloke
New User
Those are the sort of castor wheels, but bigger, I intend to fit.
But I cannot be sure of the thread size.
I have just placed an order with Fred for a ML100 and a crossstringer , I started stringing one year ago and the first thing I did was to replace the slide bar clamps on the pro's pro lockout , I have since used 2 triple and 1 double Stringway flying clamps. I have now decided to upgrade. I live in Germany, but I'm Dutch.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I’ve been using my ms200tt for over 10 years. It’s an amazing constant pull machine. You will enjoy your machine.
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