EASY-3 & ST-200 Owners

[Pete LSD]

Owners of these stringing machines please take note of the following request:

(1) Need high-resolution pictures of the external supports without a racquet mounted;

(2) high-resollution pictures of the external supports with a racquet mounted.

Thanks :) in advance!

[taneepak]

No pictures unfortunately, but if you looking at the locations of the four side arms then it is follows:
Using an AT700 on the ST-200 or Easy-3, the location of the two bottom side supports will be between the bottom grommets #11 and #12 and the two top side supports will be near the top grommet #11.

[DinkAlot]

This is "easy". :p

How high of a resolution do you want? I'll be your Huckleberry. :D

[DinkAlot]

Pete, I hope these are high-res enough, if not I can go big dog for you and e-mail them:

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/5443/st20019zt.jpg

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/3091/st20022sa.jpg

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1425/st20047uf.jpg


http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4870/st20035do.jpg

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Great Pics. I wonder what camera you are using?:)

[DinkAlot]

Great Pics. I wonder what camera you are using?:)

Thanks, just took the photos fast, nothing special.

Using an Olympus C-8080WZ. Prior had a Sony DSC-F707, Canon S500, the list goes on and on...

[Pete LSD]

Thanks a million Dan!

The pictures look awesome.

Do you have to re-tighten the knobs on the external supports? Do the screws come loose during tensioning? Taneepak has to when he strings the cross from top to bottom.

[Pete LSD]

The test racquet looks very nice cosmetically :) . Have you tortured it to 30 lbs before ;) ?

[DinkAlot]

Thanks a million Dan!

The pictures look awesome.

Do you have to re-tighten the knobs on the external supports? Do the screws come loose during tensioning? Taneepak has to when he strings the cross from top to bottom.

Wow, expert questions. :D

No, I do not have to retighten the knobs but I do check them. What I do is set the racket, moderately tighten the supports then check to make sure it's centered, then I tighten completely and I'm all set. However, after I finish the mains, I do check all the supports to make sure they are still tight.

I've never strung the crosses from top to bottom, except once.

[DinkAlot]

The test racquet looks very nice cosmetically :) . Have you tortured it to 30 lbs before ;) ?

Yes, the DHS rackets have a very nice finish. Yonex could learn a few things from DHS. :rolleyes: :p

Yes, I have done a 29/31 on the racket, no problems. :D

I'm waiting for my 2U DHS-3000s to show up and if they are good, I'm going to switch over to DHS rackets. Retail for $100, I can get wholesale pricing and with warranty too: $25/incident. Can't go wrong. :)

Guava is already using the 3U DHS-3000 with excellent results.

[Pete LSD]

Sounds promising. Now we have more sources other than Yonex. Is the DHS very stiff like MP-100, Ti-10 and CAB 22?


Yes, the DHS rackets have a very nice finish. Yonex could learn a few things from DHS. :rolleyes: :p

Yes, I have done a 29/31 on the racket, no problems. :D

I'm waiting for my 2U DHS-3000s to show up and if they are good, I'm going to switch over to DHS rackets. Retail for $100, I can get wholesale pricing and with warranty too: $25/incident. Can't go wrong. :)

Guava is already using the 3U DHS-3000 with excellent results.

[Pete LSD]

I feel that two to four more external supports will do wonders.

The shared grommets at the head definitely require two more external support units, one on each side.

Are those original Eagnas padding material for the external supports?


Wow, expert questions. :D

No, I do not have to retighten the knobs but I do check them. What I do is set the racket, moderately tighten the supports then check to make sure it's centered, then I tighten completely and I'm all set. However, after I finish the mains, I do check all the supports to make sure they are still tight.

I've never strung the crosses from top to bottom, except once.

[DinkAlot]

Sounds promising. Now we have more sources other than Yonex. Is the DHS very stiff like MP-100, Ti-10 and CAB 22?

Yes, the DHS Top VS-3000 is extra stiff. In fact, it emulates the MP100 but has a bigger sweet spot.

The 2000 is more like the MP88

The 1000 is more like the flexible MPs.

The quality, fit and finish of the DHS Top VS line are definitely better than Yonex. Especially the grommets and the outer finish.

[DinkAlot]

I feel that two to four more external supports will do wonders.

The shared grommets at the head definitely require two more external support units, one on each side.

Are those original Eagnas padding material for the external supports?

I don't exactly follow, so you are saying a 6-point as shown in the pictures is not enough? Ideally we need 8 or 10 point?

The padding (velcro) material I added on the top of the supports. The bottom padding came with the machine.

[Pete LSD]

:D Yeah, there are five shared grommets on each side at the head end. Only two supports cover such a large area?!?


I don't exactly follow, so you are saying a 6-point as shown in the pictures is not enough? Ideally we need 8 or 10 point?

The padding (velcro) material I added on the top of the supports. The bottom padding came with the machine.

[DinkAlot]

:D Yeah, there are five shared grommets on each side at the head end. Only two supports cover such a large area?!?

I don't see what's the big deal since many stringers use only two fixed points. :eek:

[Pete LSD]

Maybe I am just too particular :D .


I don't see what's the big deal since many stringers use only two fixed points. :eek:

[DinkAlot]

Maybe I am just too particular :D .

If there were 10 points, there would be no where to access the side of the racket to string. :p

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S4MadMan,

Where can I find those padding (velcro) material??

Thanks.

[DinkAlot]

S4MadMan,

Where can I find those padding (velcro) material??

Thanks.

You can buy it at just about any hardware, even drug store. It's just adhesive velcro. Remember to only use the felt (receiving) strip. Never use the actual plastic hook strips. :p

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You can buy it at just about any hardware, even drug store. It's just adhesive velcro. Remember to only use the felt (receiving) strip. Never use the actual plastic hook strips. :p

Understood. Thanks :)

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Understood. Thanks :)

The plastic hook strip will damage the racket when mounting to the fix point?

[DinkAlot]

The plastic hook strip will damage the racket when mounting to the fix point?

The felt side is smooth so it won't damage the racket and has a bit of cushioning. The plastic hook side is scary. :eek:

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The felt side is smooth so it won't damage the racket and has a bit of cushioning. The plastic hook side is scary. :eek:

I see. That makes sense. Thanks.:)

[Pete LSD]

Yo Dan :) ,

What type of glue do you apply to the velcro?

Pete

[taneepak]

You can also use real leather strip, not too thin or too thick. With leather you can tighten the side supports real tight because leather generates the least heat.

[Pete LSD]

I thought about using cow hide too - the type baseball gloves are made of. Not too thick and rough surface. There is sufficient friction to hold the racquet in place and the material soft enough not to scratch and damage the frame.


You can also use real leather strip, not too thin or too thick. With leather you can tighten the side supports real tight because leather generates the least heat.

[DinkAlot]

Yo Dan :) ,

What type of glue do you apply to the velcro?

Pete

I do not. I just use the adhesive that comes on the velcro.

[DinkAlot]

You can also use real leather strip, not too thin or too thick. With leather you can tighten the side supports real tight because leather generates the least heat.

Thanks for the suggestion, I was thinking about doing it but some how concerned. With our recommendation, that's what I will do because leather is definitely better than velcro.

[DinkAlot]

I thought about using cow hide too - the type baseball gloves are made of. Not too thick and rough surface. There is sufficient friction to hold the racquet in place and the material soft enough not to scratch and damage the frame.

Yes Sir, exactly what I was thinking. :)

[taneepak]

The padding (velcro) material I added on the top of the supports. The bottom padding came with the machine.

Try to use leather instead of velcro at the top of the "C" mount/clamp. You don't need any adhesive as the small piece of leather will not slip. For HK$10 you can get a one sq. foot of leather, with one side smooth, the other rough. Each set of 4 leather strips will last a few stringing jobs. One sq. foot, which you can cut into strips and then size each strip just wide and deep enough for the "C" clamps, will string a few hundred racquets. Leather generates the least heat, much less than the plastic and adhesive velcro.

[DinkAlot]

Try to use leather instead of velcro at the top of the "C" mount/clamp. You don't need any adhesive as the small piece of leather will not slip. For HK$10 you can get a one sq. foot of leather, with one side smooth, the other rough. Each set of 4 leather strips will last a few stringing jobs. One sq. foot, which you can cut into strips and then size each strip just wide and deep enough for the "C" clamps, will string a few hundred racquets. Leather generates the least heat, much less than the plastic and adhesive velcro.

Agree, leather is ideal after trying it a bit. Thanks for the tip. :D

[taneepak]

For those who are considering the Easy-3, pls note that the swivel clamp base and its various washers are high wear and tear items. The smooth washers are available drom hardware stores. But the special one with the raised friction ridges, the key part in ensuring a firm and stable clamping action, is only available from Eagnas. If this part is worn you are going to have a hard time with the swivel clamp. The Easy-3 doesn't use a conventional turntable for its swivel clamp. Its turntable is a solid steel bar running straight from the top to the throat, supported in the middle by another solid shaft that takes the whole weight of the machine. If your swivel clamp base washers are worn you risk jamming the base in the middle of this shaft. It is also advisable to learn how to dismantle the clamp base and readjust if necessary.

[DinkAlot]

For those who are considering the Easy-3, pls note that the swivel clamp base and its various washers are high wear and tear items.

I spoke with Eagnas a while back and they stock these items. So it should be no problem to order extras. :D

[violin_geek]

Can you post a link for the DHS website?

[DinkAlot]

Can you post a link for the DHS website?

http://www.dhs-sports.com/pages/e/product/index.htm

[Pete LSD]

Which one is better in terms of padding and durability? :D

[Pete LSD]

Has anyone modified their ST-200/Easy-3 with the AEF head and throat support parts? http://www.aefsports.com/admin/module/product/upload/200761817194323834.jpg

[Pete LSD]

Does anyone else besides Taneepak have a detailed review (with photos :D) of the Easy 3 in action? Are those clamp-down side supports as good as they are pupported to be in keeping the top of the frame from narrowing and the bottom bulging?

[illusionistpro]

Has anyone modified their ST-200/Easy-3 with the AEF head and throat support parts? http://www.aefsports.com/admin/module/product/upload/200761817194323834.jpg

bump. im considering getting rid of my drop weight and getting the easy 3 instead. I would like to do this one modification afterwards because I feel the current mounting system is just average.

Also, does any one have hi-res pics of an easy 3, specifically the middle rail.