Will this $19 electric screwdriver do string winding?

[Shortfinger]

For restringing?

https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-...s%2C294&sr=1-4

Used with this $6 bit?

https://www.amazon.com/Hexagonal-Ele...dDbGljaz10cnVl

[leew3]

Probably, but why not do this?

https://www.sweetwater.com/c1234--Gu...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

[renoslim]

I have been using this one for a few years. They don't need much torque. Really makes string changing easier/faster (especially 12 strings ) Go for light and comfortable, (and rechargable !)

Lee

[L20A]

Originally Posted by leew3

Probably, but why not do this?

https://www.sweetwater.com/c1234--Gu...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

This is the one I use.

[JayBee1404]

Originally Posted by leew3

Probably, but why not do this?

https://www.sweetwater.com/c1234--Gu...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

Or, looked at from another perspective, why pay 20 bucks for a tool that has only one function - to turn guitar tuners - when, for the same money, you can get a tool that can also perform other useful tasks around the home?

My Bosch rechargeable screwdriver works perfectly with a similar kind of tuner-winder bit that the OP linked to.

As always, the standard disclaimer applies - IMHO. However, I realise that YMMV, and I’m cool with that.

[Guitars44me]

Yo, Esteban

I would want the ability to slow down near the end of the wrapping.

Otherwise you run the risk of string breakage

I keep looking for a soft button attachment, too, as I don’t want to chew up my headstock with a slip up.

Have fun with the new strings!

Cheers

Paul

[Purfle Haze]

Originally Posted by JayBee1404

Or, looked at from another perspective, why pay 20 bucks for a tool that has only one function - to turn guitar tuners - when, for the same money, you can get a tool that can also perform other useful tasks around the home?

My Bosch rechargeable screwdriver works perfectly with a similar kind of tuner-winder bit that the OP linked to.

As always, the standard disclaimer applies - IMHO. However, I realise that YMMV, and I’m cool with that.

I agree with JB. I have a Black & Decker rechargeable similar to the one the OP posted, and use it around the house for non-guitar tasks. But the Ernie will do the job! If you go with the B&D, I'd recommend this winding bit by MusicNomad:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M68GLAB...dDbGljaz10cnVl

Good luck.

[maxed]

Yes, those would work.

This is what I got from Amazon;

MusicNomad drill bit string winder: They also fit bass tuners too, and ukuleles, mandolin, etc. And they're non-marring hard rubber.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M6...b_b_asin_title

Black & Decker 4-AA Battery screwdriver:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004H...b_b_asin_title

I don't like having to wait to recharge a screwdriver, so the 4-AA battery option works for me.

[Krab]

I use a black and decker close to that one. Runs on 4 AA batteries. It winds the strings on top of acting as my screw driver for truss rod covers and anything else I need a screw driver for while working on guitars and amps.

Edit: This is the one I use https://www.amazon.com/DECKER-AS6NG-...5&sr=1-27&th=1

[JayBee1404]

Originally Posted by Purfle Haze

I'd recommend this winding bit by MusicNomad:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M68GLAB...dDbGljaz10cnVl

Yep, that’s the one!

[rllink]

Originally Posted by leew3

Probably, but why not do this?

https://www.sweetwater.com/c1234--Gu...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

I'm sure that will do the job but it's a one trick pony. Can't do much else with it.

[Mak2525]

Originally Posted by Purfle Haze

I agree with JB. I have a Black & Decker rechargeable similar to the one the OP posted, and use it around the house for non-guitar tasks. But the Ernie will do the job! If you go with the B&D, I'd recommend this winding bit by MusicNomad:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M68GLAB...dDbGljaz10cnVl

Good luck.

I second the Music Nomad bit - not hard plastic like a lot of them. I use a Ryobi rechargeable with one of these. The B&D should work fine for your application.

[rmp]

Those Black and Deckers work just fine. It's all I've ever used

[raysachs]

I use a Ryobi screwdriver with the Music Nomad bit. Any screwdriver will work, but I really like having two speeds. The slow one for the three lower strings (fewer wraps) and the fast one really helps with the high strings, usually switching to slower when it gets close, just to bring it up to pitch… And also fast for UN-stringing…

-Ray

[davenumber2]

Originally Posted by L20A

This is the one I use.

I received this one as a gift and, while I do like it, it really seems to eat up batteries. I feel like I'm always changing them.