Best Tuner Winder?

[Martinlover]

Well this one probably won't break after a few years - but then again it is $30.

https://img2.stewmac.com/product/images/43909/Waverly_Anniversary_String_Winder.jpg

I was told by Stewmac that this winder doesn’t fit ukulele pegs.
And now it’s a 5 page thread on winders. But mostly because of big pictures.

 

[Swiftsailor98]

I found a D'Addario Planet Waves DP0002 Pro-Winder String Winder & Cutter for Guitar at my local music store. It fits my uke pegs and I liked the added feature of the cutter in the handle.

 

[rrieth]

I like the planet waves tool as well. It has a third feature-a bridge pin puller. It is nice to have three tools in one. It is more expensive than the many cheapo winders but is more robust as well as being multi-featured.

 

[peterbright]

Only $199.99

 

[Jerryc41]

Only $199.99

It would be nice if they offered a complete set in different colors. How about seven colors - one for each day of the week?

 

[peterbright]

Buy 7 and send them off to be anodized...problem solved...and wallet empty.

 

[Rllink]

It just dawned on me that if I got one of those string winder bits with a hex shaft, it would probably fit my ratcheting screwdriver. That might be easier then turning a crank. I might actually give that a try if I can find a cheap enough bit.

 

[merlin666]

My $1.75 guitar tuner winder snapped mid wind. Any recommendations? Is the Planet Waves Ukulele winder/cutter/peg popper the way to go? Is it possible to buy one winder that lasts a lifetime?

I have the Planet Waves multitool you mentioned and it does the job on my guitars that have different sized tuner knobs. Sometimes the winder slips off, so I tend to use it slow and diligently and not go wild. I have not tried any other winder so can't tell if it's any better or worse than others. I haven't tried it on any of my ukes, as I haven't worn out out a string set yet.

 

[CommonCurt]

The main reason I like the music nomad winder/winder bit the most is because of it's soft rubber texture.

 

[kerneltime]

Franks cranks at Gryphon Strings are sublime!
https://shop.gryphonstrings.com/pro...cessory_type]=accessories/Frank Ford's Corner

I was looking for some other information and came across the blog post for this https://www.gryphonstrings.com/repair-post/making-franks-cranks/
There are awesome!

 

[Jerryc41]

I was looking for some other information and came across the blog post for this https://www.gryphonstrings.com/repair-post/making-franks-cranks/
There are awesome!

It was nice of him to give us step-by-step directions. That looks like a nice little project for a rainy afternoon. : )

You can also buy one for $77.
https://shop.gryphonstrings.com/products/frank-fords-corner-frank-ford-franks-cranks-acrylic

 

[Martinlover]

I was looking for some other information and came across the blog post for this https://www.gryphonstrings.com/repair-post/making-franks-cranks/
There are awesome!

Well that explains the price. Beautiful cranks.

 

[70sSanO]

Unfortunately I still have a plastic one I got in the 70’s for guitars that still works. For my ukuleles it is a toss-up between having to go get it or using my fingers. I don’t have the one below, but it looks pretty cool. However you probably need To be able to play “well” before using one in public.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F181406538751

John

 

[Rllink]

I got one of those winder bits with a quarter inch hex shaft that goes in an electric drill. It didn't cost much. I put it on a stubby ratcheting screwdriver. I like that better than trying to turn a crank.



Also it doubles as a screwdriver as the bits are in the handle.

 

[Jarmo_S]

I don't have one. Ukulele strings last forever. My 2 ukes have had martin fluoros a year perhaps. I know it is maybe time to change them, but they still sound good.

It is another thing if you are much a metal string guitar player, then those winders can offer something. To us uke players, just a fleeting thing once or twice a year.