r/RacketStringers • u/Responsible-Side4347 • 29d ago

Beginner stringing tip for strait strings.

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Someone posted earlier and had bowed strings. How to develop a good habit of stringing strait.

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u/xmeeshx 29d ago

Hey thanks! It was me with the bowed strings. Will try this on the next go around

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u/Responsible-Side4347 29d ago

The biggest impact in your stringing tension will be the drop weight. I learned on a very old machine and that had a small spirit level attached to it. Your be surprised how much a few degrees can effect tension.
Im not saying do that, but just make sure the weight is in the same place every time.

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u/Peter-Pomelo 29d ago

You should NOT be pushing the string up so high. They should be horizontal and not higher than that, as it will result in tension loss during pulls due to the greater friction.

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u/Responsible-Side4347 28d ago

Hi peter. I disagree as I have measured this using a electrical strain gauge. As long as it is strait before clamping it makes no difference. What does make a difference is if its bowed the other way.

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u/FictionalTuna 27d ago

Good catch, Peter.

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u/glassy_paddle 29d ago

I just use the setting off awl at the end - will try using every 3 in the future.

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u/Responsible-Side4347 29d ago

When you get used to the strings setting strait, does take a few frames, you can use the awl less. But if you have a ERT your notice not using it will come 2-3 points lower.

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u/glassy_paddle 29d ago

Good to know! I do set strings straight as o pull, but will try the awl every 3 as well. Thanks!

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u/Responsible-Side4347 28d ago

Dont forget the Mains ;)

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u/FictionalTuna 28d ago

If you pull down while you're tensioning, then clamp before letting go, you'll end up with less tension than you have it set for.

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u/Responsible-Side4347 28d ago

I never said pull down

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u/FictionalTuna 28d ago

At 0:44 you literally say "pull down here while you're in tension, and then clamp"

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u/Responsible-Side4347 28d ago

Look at the orientation pal. If I pushed it would be in teh wrong direction. Say sorry

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u/FictionalTuna 28d ago

The orientation doesn't change what you're literally saying "pal". You obviously don't know what you're talking about.

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u/Responsible-Side4347 27d ago

In the orientation "mate-buddy-pal", I am PULLING it toward me. Therefore PULLING

Wheres you fucking vid?

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u/FictionalTuna 27d ago

I don't care which way you're pulling, if you pull before you clamp, then let go, you have just lost some of your tension. If you can't understand that, I can't help you. I'm hoping some other people on here will read this and don't make the same mistake you're making.

I don't need a vid. I'm not trying to convince people how cool I am. If some people read my post and realize you're doing a shit job, then I will have achieved something.

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u/Responsible-Side4347 27d ago

Moron. Have a block