Okay, now all i need is a winder like the Skil Twist. My Porter Cable drill motor might be a wee too big and fast, even if it is variable.
four bucks or so, not bad.
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| Author: | Bruce Dickey [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
We all string guitars. But we all do it a bit differently. I used Frank Ford's method he teaches on Frets.com until now. As soon as I get one of these winders, I may switch. Take a look. Okay, I heard him say they rework the winder inhouse, and where do they get the little plastic socket for the Skil Twist? |
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
Stew-Mac has the Zap-It EZ Winder. http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Accessories ... inder.html |
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| Author: | Bruce Dickey [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
Okay, now all i need is a winder like the Skil Twist. My Porter Cable drill motor might be a wee too big and fast, even if it is variable. four bucks or so, not bad. |
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| Author: | Pat Foster [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 5:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
Too cool! Thanks, Bruce! Thanks, Bob! Pat |
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| Author: | David Collins [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
That's longer than it takes me to take old ones off and put a new set on.  And I'd say not to bother with that winder. The TurboTune winder (used to be Dean Markley, now made by Dunlop) is much more versatile, fitting many more style of buttons. |
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| Author: | Bruce Dickey [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 6:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
Just watched this again. No wonder I couldn't find this driver, I was looking for a Skil Twist Driver. In the video, I finally saw that it says Black and Decker on this thing.  Hey David, What's a TurboTune? |
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| Author: | David Collins [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 6:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
 It has stepped slots that fits and self centers on just about every common size tuner button. I've always used them in a regular cordless drill. |
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| Author: | Chris aka Sniggly [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 6:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
David where do you get that thing at? |
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| Author: | jordan aceto [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
I use a regular cordless drill too, i aint got time to sit around and watch strings a' winding! If my customers saw how fast i use it, they would probably never send their guitars to me again(which is why i dont let them see it in action!) Like David said, the turbo tune is "the one", i think stew mac has it, but i dont remember where mine came from. |
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| Author: | Evan Gluck [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
That's the one I use too David. I can use all these amazing tools in front of a customer and when I bust out the drill to put on strings they think it is the greatest thing ever.  Best, Evan |
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| Author: | Bruce Dickey [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
Thanks guys I hear ya on the TurboTune. Question: One reviewer gave it bad marks over Grover machine buttons, the big thick ones on the standard Grover tuning machine. Will the Turbo Tune work on the Grover buttons? I think he was just blowing.... |
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| Author: | kfish [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
The Zap-It EZ Winder's break too easily. The TurboTune is just about indestructible and a better fit on the tuners. Kent |
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| Author: | lachrimae [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Just when You think You've seen it all. Quick Stringing |
Thanks for the tip. Didn't see the TurboTune on SM so I bought it here. Unfortunately I then crammed a bunch of other stuff into my cart to reach over $99 and get free shipping. Funny how that works... 
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