Power string winders - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T09:16:14Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/power-string-winders?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A139654&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe Makita TD020DSEW is my fa…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-11-25:2177249:Comment:1396542014-11-25T14:17:54.243ZJohnhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/John631
<p>The <span style="font-size: 10pt;">Makita TD020DSEW is my favorite, I have two of them. At 2300 rpms it's very quick. Sounds too quick but it's also an impact driver and that function kicks in before all but the thinnest strings would break. It's lightweight, charges fast and does the job of string winding better than anything else I've tried. The speed seems frighteningly fast but honestly five minutes with it and you don't want to use anything else. Sadly I don't think they make them…</span></p>
<p>The <span style="font-size: 10pt;">Makita TD020DSEW is my favorite, I have two of them. At 2300 rpms it's very quick. Sounds too quick but it's also an impact driver and that function kicks in before all but the thinnest strings would break. It's lightweight, charges fast and does the job of string winding better than anything else I've tried. The speed seems frighteningly fast but honestly five minutes with it and you don't want to use anything else. Sadly I don't think they make them anymore, but you can find them on eBay sometimes. The new model is much slower. I use the Dean Markley winder/bit but before they were commercially available I made them by cutting the end off of a string winder and epoxying it onto a screwdriver bit.</span></p> Hmm, didnt know that. Hopeful…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-11-17:2177249:Comment:1394162014-11-17T22:33:43.521ZAndrewhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Andrew715
Hmm, didnt know that. Hopefully the quality of those names doesnt suffer. At least theres still Bosch then, and Milwaukee. I cant afford to cough up the dough for Festool :P.
Hmm, didnt know that. Hopefully the quality of those names doesnt suffer. At least theres still Bosch then, and Milwaukee. I cant afford to cough up the dough for Festool :P. Most of my stuff is Porter-Ca…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-11-17:2177249:Comment:1392462014-11-17T21:35:07.185ZRobbie Collinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>Most of my stuff is Porter-Cable, DeWalt or Bosch, but now that Black & Decker owns Bostich, DeWalt, Porter Cable, and Stanley there's probably cross-pollination going on.</p>
<p>Most of my stuff is Porter-Cable, DeWalt or Bosch, but now that Black & Decker owns Bostich, DeWalt, Porter Cable, and Stanley there's probably cross-pollination going on.</p> I've got one too. It works OK…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-11-17:2177249:Comment:1394112014-11-17T21:31:35.857ZRobbie Collinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>I've got one too. It works OK though it's a little slow.</p>
<p>I've got one too. It works OK though it's a little slow.</p> Second Russel's recommendatio…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-11-16:2177249:Comment:1391472014-11-16T20:26:41.155ZAndrewhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Andrew715
Second Russel's recommendation. I have a 7.2 volt lithium ion skil driver/drill that i positively love using. The small gun shape and variable speed control give perfect control and speed when winding strings - And of course its a great screwdriver and drill for small and medium sized tasks. It cost me about $80 Canadian and it was well worth it. For the record, I dont touch any 'tools' made by Black and Decker - its just not worth the time or money in the long run.
Second Russel's recommendation. I have a 7.2 volt lithium ion skil driver/drill that i positively love using. The small gun shape and variable speed control give perfect control and speed when winding strings - And of course its a great screwdriver and drill for small and medium sized tasks. It cost me about $80 Canadian and it was well worth it. For the record, I dont touch any 'tools' made by Black and Decker - its just not worth the time or money in the long run. Paul is correct (and I loved…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-11-16:2177249:Comment:1394002014-11-16T06:03:15.260ZJ R Emmetthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JREmmett
<p>Paul is correct (and I loved the humorous preamble). The simple explanation is that you are a healthy distance from the pickups when using the winder on the tuners. </p>
<p>Paul is correct (and I loved the humorous preamble). The simple explanation is that you are a healthy distance from the pickups when using the winder on the tuners. </p> Thanks Paul. Loltag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-11-15:2177249:Comment:1391382014-11-15T19:24:16.681ZLuke Singlehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LukeSingle
Thanks Paul. Lol
Thanks Paul. Lol That all depends, Luke.
If th…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-11-15:2177249:Comment:1391362014-11-15T18:10:24.853ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>That all depends, Luke.</p>
<p>If the drill is being operated parallel to the pup in it's reverse mode, there can be a 45% decrease in strength in Alnico II and Alnico IV magnets. Alnico V are not affected by this.</p>
<p>However, if the drill is used perpendicular to the pup in it's forward mode, Alnico V & Ceramic magnets can loose 27.375% of their magnetic strength.</p>
<p>Both effects occur after 78+ straight hours of operating of the drill near the pickup .</p>
<p>That's all B.S.…</p>
<p>That all depends, Luke.</p>
<p>If the drill is being operated parallel to the pup in it's reverse mode, there can be a 45% decrease in strength in Alnico II and Alnico IV magnets. Alnico V are not affected by this.</p>
<p>However, if the drill is used perpendicular to the pup in it's forward mode, Alnico V & Ceramic magnets can loose 27.375% of their magnetic strength.</p>
<p>Both effects occur after 78+ straight hours of operating of the drill near the pickup .</p>
<p>That's all B.S. ;)</p>
<p>The short answer, completely disregarding irrelevant academic arguments and that 1 in a million exception, is "NO". </p>
<p>I seem to remember EVH using a drill near his pup for some sort of "Earwig with an ice pick" effect in the later 70's or early 80's. A sound I never wish to hear again from a guy who needs NO effects to get his point across. :)</p>
<p>Have a good one, man :)</p>
<p>p.s. It won't demagnetize your tuning machines either.</p> Is there any worry in demagna…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-11-15:2177249:Comment:1393962014-11-15T16:02:13.795ZLuke Singlehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LukeSingle
Is there any worry in demagnatizing pickups or other damage when using a drill near pickups?
Is there any worry in demagnatizing pickups or other damage when using a drill near pickups? I own the Ernie Ball power wi…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-11-14:2177249:Comment:1393872014-11-14T00:20:56.946ZJ R Emmetthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JREmmett
<p>I own the Ernie Ball power winder and have tried other powered solutions as well. I do not use it on anything with non-metallic tuner knobs. Back to the old hand winder or fingers for those (choice depending on condition, age and value). TBH, there is something to be said for using a hand powered winder. It's variable speed and bio-feedback keeps you from doing damage (most of the time).</p>
<p>I own the Ernie Ball power winder and have tried other powered solutions as well. I do not use it on anything with non-metallic tuner knobs. Back to the old hand winder or fingers for those (choice depending on condition, age and value). TBH, there is something to be said for using a hand powered winder. It's variable speed and bio-feedback keeps you from doing damage (most of the time).</p>