More a modification than custom-made, but the one thing I didn't like about my new machine was that it has a cooling fan. This was pretty noisy in comparison to a Wise, that only makes noise when it pulls. As the case is clear I could see that it looked like a pretty standard 60mm computer fan. Further investigation showed the specs at a rather loud 33.5dBa, 23.5CFM, 4500RPM. I looked for an alternative that would be much quieter without reducing the airflow too much and settled on a Nanoxia Deep Silence 60mm (12.1dBa, 15.8CFM, 2000RPM). I did have to re-use the connector from the original fan, as it was a 2-pin instead of 3-pin, but now I have a super silent machine again
One I made after last year's AE: Basically a comb for straightening mains and crosses, because doing this by hand (or, rather, fingers) for 80-odd rackets at pro tensions last time left me in quite a bit of pain for several days after.
Mark A. Can you explain how does it work? I'm familiar with solution from Stringway (cross stringing tool). Your item looks different.
Interesting, I can draw one and print it on my 3D printer when I have time. Question for Mark, is there a reason for having it dual-sided?
Looks like the side with closer gaps is for compact frames with denser string pattern while the other side is for regular iso rackets.
Hey guys, I'm running my chudeks for years. The white inlay got pretty worn. Actually I'm looking for a great and clean method to get them into new shape. I have glued Grip pieces inside on the inlay, but this is just a bad solution. Does anybody know what kind of tube works well? The previous Chudeks had this yellow tubing with clear tube above. Any other method would be nice, too. Thanks!
Lucky I saw this post... You should remove the plastic from the Chudek Side Supports and use 1/4" polyethylene tubing aka Soda Machine Tubing. It's the best! 1) It has the best cushioning 2) Grips the racket best 3) Does not damage the paint on the racket at all 4) Each set of tubing lasts over 500 rackets 5) Tubing is very inexpensive, like $5.00 for 25 ft. You only need about 1" on each side support. The only (potential) drawback is it takes a bit more time to mount the racket. I've strung rackets up to 36lbs. with this set-up and have had absolutely no problem using the poly tubing. In fact, the Chudek Side Supports with the poly tubing holds and protects the racket better than any other side support I have tried.
So I've been having an issue lately. Stringing my rackets at about 29x30lbs (13x13.5kg). I do a one piece bottom up (bottom 2 crosses on the short side, rest on the long side). When I get up to the top 4-5-crosses I can see my frame (a victor HX800) moving ínside my supports. The white plastic has turned a bit slick and allows for my racket to move ever so slightly. But enough to scare the heck out of me. Has anybody ever experienced this? Would an upgrade to Michals supports help me out? At the moment I'm using my tyger-machine supports, https://i2.keller-sports.com/shop/products/1000x1000/48C863944C2E81BF06C63898861A73D6.jpg
Jerby: long time no speak, hope you are well. Basically, any of those supports with the "white plastic" is slippery compared to the poly tubing. Trust me, get the poly tubing or get poly tubing material in sheets or just get poly tubing and cut it to fit your side supports and, you'll see what I mean, absolutely no slipping issues, superb cushioning and minimal stress on your racket paint and frame. Of all the badminton mods I've done, the poly tubing was the best, so inexpensive and easy to do. I'm surprised stringing machine manufacturers are not using or offering that type of material for their side supports. It's a no brainer.
I'm doing well, Stil visit the forums regularly, but more of a lurker now (keeping an eye on your strings thread among other things). Thank you for the tip, for a few bucks it's definately worth a shot,I'll post some results
