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Jan_BE
10-26-2005, 03:31 PM
So I finally received my stringing machine today :D
It's a 6-point drop-weight model
It has 2 fixed clamps, but one of them is broke (as in it doesn't hold)
What should I do now?
Buy new fixed clamps? (if so, wich ones?)
Or buy a couple flyling clamps (wich?)

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, cause want to start stringing ASAP :)


thanks
Jan
DinkAlot
10-26-2005, 03:55 PM
Ahhhhh, isn't it under warranty? DOA or BOA (Broken On Arrival), you should be able to return it.
Pete LSD
10-26-2005, 04:10 PM
What is the brand of the stringing machine? The broken clamp should be under warranty.
cooler
10-26-2005, 04:44 PM
Ahhhhh, isn't it under warranty? DOA or BOA (Broken On Arrival), you should be able to return it.

try to ask for an exchange.
It may cost u to re-ship it again though
DinkAlot
10-26-2005, 07:48 PM
try to ask for an exchange.
It may cost u to re-ship it again though

There shouldn't be any cost if BOA, but that's in the U.S.
LazyBuddy
10-26-2005, 10:43 PM
1. Definitely ask for exchange 1st, if under warranty.

2. Consider buy 2 good flying clamps, as it will be a big help in ur string job. ;)
silentheart
10-26-2005, 10:52 PM
Call the place you buy it from to see if they are willing to pay for return s/h. If you paid with credit card. Call credit card company to see if cc company will pick up the return s/h cost because it is a defect. I know most of VISA and Master card gold card or higher will help you to recoup the s/h cost.

Good luck.
Jan_BE
10-27-2005, 06:54 AM
Well, the machine isn't new, I bought from someone who used it for tennis only.
He's a real nice guy, it's not his fault is broken.

A local dealer around here has 2 models of flying clamps: Gosen & Winex.
Are these any good? or should I consider buying them online?
DinkAlot
10-27-2005, 10:38 AM
Well, the machine isn't new, I bought from someone who used it for tennis only.
He's a real nice guy, it's not his fault is broken.

Nice guy or not, unless he specifically told you the clamp was broken and you agreed to terms, it's his fault. :p
FAST!
10-27-2005, 03:13 PM
Nice guy or not, unless he specifically told you the clamp was broken and you agreed to terms, it's his fault. :p

It may not completely his friend's fault if the part was broken/damaged during the delivery.
DinkAlot
10-27-2005, 03:15 PM
It may not completely his friend's fault if the part was broken/damaged during the delivery.

True, but the shipper should have insurance, etc... :)
FAST!
10-27-2005, 03:24 PM
True, but the shipper should have insurance, etc... :)

True, but don't forget the insurance is (optional). If buyer want to save cost, he may not pay for the insurance.... I hope Jan_Be had the insurance.
DinkAlot
10-27-2005, 03:26 PM
True, but don't forget the insurance is (optional). If buyer want to save cost, he may not pay for the insurance.... I hope Jan_Be had the insurance.

No more debating on this, it's all common sense; at least I hope. :eek:
FAST!
10-27-2005, 03:29 PM
No more debating on this, it's all common sense; at least I hope. :eek:

You are right. I agreed.:p
Jan_BE
10-27-2005, 04:19 PM
Alright guys, I didn't make this topic to find out who's fault it is :)
I just wanted to now what I should do now, buy a ne wfixed clamp, or go straight to flying clamps?
taneepak
10-27-2005, 07:48 PM
Alright guys, I didn't make this topic to find out who's fault it is :)
I just wanted to now what I should do now, buy a ne wfixed clamp, or go straight to flying clamps?

Is your fixed clamp a fixed swivel clamp or a fixed one? Do you have an operating manual to refer to? I am sure you can get your faulty clamp repaired. It would be better than buying flying clamps.
silentheart
10-27-2005, 08:28 PM
Alright guys, I didn't make this topic to find out who's fault it is :)
I just wanted to now what I should do now, buy a ne wfixed clamp, or go straight to flying clamps?

Hi,

Could you give us the make and model of your string machine? We can help you better if we know what you have. You might beale to get by with just 1 flying clamp.

Good luck.
DinkAlot
10-27-2005, 08:56 PM
Alright guys, I didn't make this topic to find out who's fault it is :)
I just wanted to now what I should do now, buy a ne wfixed clamp, or go straight to flying clamps?

If you have fixed clamps, I would try to get those replaced. If you can't then go with fly clamps.
Jan_BE
10-28-2005, 02:37 AM
OK, I'm gonna see if I can get the clamp fixed, and order me some flyiong clamps.
fishmilk
11-02-2005, 05:12 PM
The Gosen flying clamp. It's blue and it's a spring clamp right? (meaning: it's like a clip, you press the ends together to open and release to close, no levers or anything)

If it's that one, it should be very good, I've never seen a Winex before.

If you're not insisted on buying it locally. I would suggest you contact ALPHA. They have very good flying clamps for 20 dollars. Also they have the BEST starting clamp which is almost a must.
DinkAlot
11-02-2005, 05:14 PM
I would suggest you contact ALPHA. They have very good flying clamps for 20 dollars. Also they have the BEST starting clamp which is almost a must.

How does the Alpha Fly Clamp compare to the Hi-Qua one?
Jan_BE
11-02-2005, 05:18 PM
My clamps arrived today, 2 Yonex Clamps (Model AC606)
Tried them, stringing my Cab6000DF, worked great :D
DinkAlot
11-02-2005, 05:21 PM
My clamps arrived today, 2 Yonex Clamps (Model AC606)
Tried them, stringing my Cab6000DF, worked great :D

We need someone to do a fly clamp shoot-out among the following:

1) Alpha
2) Hi-Qua
3) Yonex

Skip on the Gamma Composite Fly Clamp because it's too cumbersome.

Any volunteers? :p
taneepak
11-02-2005, 07:04 PM
No one flying clamp will do a complete job. This is because the different gap width between strings, the mains and the crosses, require different width flying clamps. The Yonex flying clamp is better for the crosses and not so good for the mains because of its wider jaw width.
fishmilk
11-02-2005, 09:15 PM
How does the Alpha Fly Clamp compare to the Hi-Qua one?

My friend has the Alpha Shuttle Express... they're the same clamps... we've never compared them side by side but they should be the same in performance as well.
Quasimodo
11-02-2005, 09:16 PM
We need someone to do a fly clamp shoot-out among the following:

1) Alpha
2) Hi-Qua
3) Yonex

Skip on the Gamma Composite Fly Clamp because it's too cumbersome.

Any volunteers? :p

Just looking at their pictures, I think Alpha and Hi-Qua clamps are the same. Don't quote me on that, though, because I don't have either one.
fishmilk
11-02-2005, 09:56 PM
Just looking at their pictures, I think Alpha and Hi-Qua clamps are the same. Don't quote me on that, though, because I don't have either one.

I've seen my friend's Alpha and my friend has seen my Hi-Qua, we've never compared them side by side but we agreed they're the same as far as we can tell.
DinkAlot
11-03-2005, 04:18 AM
No one flying clamp will do a complete job. This is because the different gap width between strings, the mains and the crosses, require different width flying clamps. The Yonex flying clamp is better for the crosses and not so good for the mains because of its wider jaw width.

Isn't this splitting hairs? As long as the fly clamp "holds", it should be good enough, relatively speaking.
DinkAlot
11-03-2005, 04:19 AM
I've seen my friend's Alpha and my friend has seen my Hi-Qua, we've never compared them side by side but we agreed they're the same as far as we can tell.

Cool! I'm quite happy with my Hi-Qua Fly Clamps. :D
Pete LSD
11-03-2005, 05:54 AM
Splitting Hair :eek: ?!? We have a true God here :D .


Isn't this splitting hairs? . . .
DinkAlot
11-03-2005, 06:43 AM
Splitting Hair :eek: ?!? We have a true God here :D .

Oh yeah, I forgot. What was I thinking? :p :D
Neil Nicholls
11-03-2005, 07:59 AM
No one flying clamp will do a complete job. This is because the different gap width between strings, the mains and the crosses, require different width flying clamps. The Yonex flying clamp is better for the crosses and not so good for the mains because of its wider jaw width.
presumably this applies to fixed clamps also?
taneepak
11-03-2005, 05:28 PM
presumably this applies to fixed clamps also?

No, it does not because fixed clamps clamp on a single string. Flying clamps clamp on two strings with their two jaws. The space between strings are narrower on the mains than the crosses; and on the mains there are varying degrees of width between the strings, narrower in the middle and an awkward one between grommets # 10 and #12.
Neil Nicholls
11-04-2005, 02:29 AM
doh! brain not fully engaged. :o
what about clamps on glide bars when the strings are not parallel to the bars
like the side mains?
taneepak
11-05-2005, 01:39 AM
doh! brain not fully engaged. :o
what about clamps on glide bars when the strings are not parallel to the bars
like the side mains?

This is not a problem with fixed swivel clamps as they can be positioned to be in alignment with a string that is not parallel to other strings. With fixed clamps that anchor on bars there is a very slight turn away from the grommet, but even the worst case when clamping grommet #10 is minor, and can be compensated by increasing tension.
david14700
11-10-2005, 09:56 AM
My clamps arrived today, 2 Yonex Clamps (Model AC606)
Tried them, stringing my Cab6000DF, worked great :D

Yeah, I love these too, they're so light and nifty. Since I got used to using these, I can't use my (more expensive) heavy clamps.