do You use a power tool to change strings

[Mbroady]

This is an offshoot of the “ do you like to change strings” thread

Wondering if you use an electric device to change your strings or are you old school and use a manual peg winder. If you use a power tool which one and are you happy with it

I had an electric peg winder but found it to be slower then a manual peg winder and after a few string changes it stopped working.

Or perhaps you Use your hands

[JayBee1404]

Manual string-winder, beautifully made in rosewood by Lyn Dudenbostel.

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Jay “We don’t need no steenkin’ electric string-winders” Bee.

[Mbroady]

Originally Posted by JayBee1404

Manual string-winder, beautifully made in rosewood by Lyn Dudenbostel.

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Jay “We don’t need no steenkin’ electric string-winders” Bee.

I love it. That is one classy looking peg winder

[Murphy Slaw]

No.

A plastic Dunlop winder.

Now I want to make my own.

Thanks...

[foxo]

I just use my hands, generally while watching a TV program.

[Rudy4]

I made a bunch of custom-handled string winders last year to give as gifts. The winder I used as a "base" was the Dunlop winder shown here, which is a great basic winder, and very inexpensive.



I have a Black and Decker cordless screwdriver that I picked up to use with the readily available string winding attachments to use with cordless screwdrivers, but don't use it unless I'm doing a bunch of work in the shop. I purchased it because it takes standard AA batteries and gets used once in a while for other tasks.

The average player really doesn't need anything other than the hand crank winder, and the Dunlop has a nice solid feel when using it.

[JayBee1404]

Originally Posted by Mbroady

I love it. That is one classy looking peg winder

It really is, and it’s shaped so as not to foul the adjacent tuner-buttons or the edge of the headstock whilst you’re winding.

A truly classy piece. ❤️

[4-string]

Music Nomad manual winder. [emoji1303]

[Deliberate1]

How common is the use of a winder, manual or powered? I am new to the world of guitars and did not know till recently that these devices existed. And after changing a few sets of strings without mechanical advantage I thought I might buy one. But then I saw some images sent to me by a high end shop selling a very expensive guitar. And the headstock was deeply scarred with a circular gouge surrounding one of the tuners. The most obvious cause was damage caused by the use of a winder. And I took that guitar, and a winder, off my list. That said, having since changed out more sets of strings by hand, I do wonder if there are some winder devices that cannot carve their initials under any circumstances. Thanks
David

[Quickstep192]

I found that when I used a manual winder, the cranking motion caused the winder to not always stay inline with the peg and it would occasionally scratch the side of the headstock.

I got an $8 electric screwdriver from Lowe’s and winder attachment from Planet Waves and I think it’s the cat’s pajamas. It takes 4 AA Batteries that last for well over a year.

Here’s a link to the driver.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/BLACK-DECKE...luded/50056307

[pickinray]

I just use a basic plastic crank winder. However, I do like Rudy4's customized winders. I suppose a power winder would be nice if I had to change several guitars in one sitting, but that generally isn't the case for me.

[Deliberate1]

Originally Posted by Quickstep192

I found that when I used a manual winder, the cranking motion caused the winder to not always stay inline with the peg and it would occasionally scratch the side of the headstock.

I got an $8 electric screwdriver from Lowe’s and winder attachment from Planet Waves and I think it’s the cat’s pajamas. It takes 4 AA Batteries that last for well over a year.

Here’s a link to the driver.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/BLACK-DECKE...luded/50056307

Obliged for yours. Is the driver variable speed? Seems to me that would give more control over the tension as you wind.

[fazool]

Originally Posted by Mbroady

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I had an electric peg winder but found it to be slower then a manual peg winder ...

For me it has nothing to do with speed.

I have better control and can hold the guitar better with one.

[s2y]

I use a drill and a bit winder. I once made the mistake of winding too hard and fast, which put a scratch on a headstock. I'm mindful of applying proper trigger pressure and going at more of a reasonable rate.

[AndrewG]

I use my fingers. Does that count as 'manual'?