do You use a power tool to change strings

[rwhitney]

Ryobi powered driver and Dunlop winder bit for my six strings, and looking for a bit that will work on my Taylor 12-string (the tuners being too close together for the Dunlop winder).

[Brucebubs]

Originally Posted by rwhitney

Ryobi powered driver and Dunlop winder bit for my six strings, and looking for a bit that will work on my Taylor 12-string (the tuners being too close together for the Dunlop winder).

There are some relatively cheap plastic manual winders like this Stewmac pictured that have a removable cup with fitting for powered screwdriver.



I lined the cup of mine with some of the 'soft' side of self adhesive velcro.

Works perfectly on all my guitars - including 12-strings.

Here's an Ebay listing for one too; https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Red-Guit...r/332712575959

[UncleJesse]

I use the music nomad bit with a black and decker electric screwdriver. I used to use a manual one and put off changing strings and now I don't. I can do it in less than 10 minutes now. Never left a mark.

[Rudy4]

Originally Posted by rwhitney

Ryobi powered driver and Dunlop winder bit for my six strings, and looking for a bit that will work on my Taylor 12-string (the tuners being too close together for the Dunlop winder).

One of the three sizes of Frank's Cranks would most likely fit the bill for your Taylor 12. A manual winder would sure be better than using the fingertips when it comes to those closely spaced 12 string tuners!

[dave42]

I use a Black and Decker rechargeable cordless screwdriver on less expensive guitars, and a hand winder on more expensive stuff to avoid marking up the headstock, which I've never done either way, so far!

[Mbroady]

Originally Posted by ceciltguitar

https://www.ernieball.com/guitar-acc...string-winders

I’ve been using the Ernie Ball Power Peg Pro for several years now and I really appreciate the time that it saves me.

I really like some of higher end peg turners that some of the folks mentioned. They are artistic and classy looking. But after some contemplation I decided to give the POWER PEG PRO a spin. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery and included power adaptor is what put me over the edge.


Time to change the strings on most all my guitars.

[ChrisE]

I have a small battery powered screwdriver with an attachment on the end. I don’t think it’s powerful enough to do any damage. I’ve had it for about 3 years and never changed the batteries.

[Pluedus]

I use a Ryobi cordless screwdriver with a winder bit. It has 2 speeds plus a reverse. Lithium Ion battery for long lasting charge. You do have to be careful in high speed that you don't screw up your tuner pegs (I broke a molded tuner peg on high speed with angle not straight up and down).

It's a big time saver when you have 15 plus guitars.

To each his own, I don't personally have tons of time to change strings on my guitars. Nothing against the retired people out there!!

[Kitkatjoe]

Originally Posted by 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

I don’t trust them.