I finally decided to get an upgrade kit for my machine so I could make it an easier job of stringing my own Head Radical OS frames. I have enough floating clamps/speed clamps to accompany my fixed clamps so I didn't go for the clamp upgrade kit yet, though after trying the two point mount upgrade kit and seeing how well it works I may try that as well.
I received the 2 point mount kit today and found the installation very easy and quick. I got it done in less than 30 minutes without stress or aggravation.
Once complete I went right to stringing my Head Racket and found it was now possible to pull tension on all of the center strings where before I was forced to pull two strings at once on the first four strings making the job less than ideal, and thus I only would string my own frames. Some frames may still require a two string pull but the added frame support still makes this upgrade a good move.
It works very well and is clearly a very high quality product that is well thought out. The much wider mounts also are more secure which should reduce stress on oversized frames. If you have an old Ektelon I think this is a great investment especially when compared to buying a new machine.
Here is the link for the upgrade two point mount kit I purchased and it is designed to work with C,D, and DE models made by Ektelon.
2 point mount upgrade kit.
Another important thing to know is that the seller is very professional and handles the order promptly with tracking information sent once the items are shipped.
****** 5 Star Rating for Quality and Performance
Here is a video on stringing machine adjustments that will give you some general methods of maintaining your old stringing machine. I didn't create this Youtube video but found it useful.
