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Ordering the correct string winder size
Each string winder crank is cut from curly maple to the dimensions identified
Thickness (T)
Width (W)
Depth (D)
Make sure you know what size tuner you have when you order
A string winder that is larger than your tuner will probably work but will have a sloppy fit. A string winder with a thickness or width smaller that your tuner, will not work! Check your size with a caliper if you are unsure.
Mandolin String Winders
F-Style (Fits tuners by Waverly and Schaller)
Thickness = 0.29"
Width = 0.58"
Depth = 0.5"
These string winders are designed to turn without hitting the outside D and A string tuners.
F-Style for large tuner buttons (Fits tuners by Grover)
Thickness = 0.32"
Width = 0.62"
Depth = 0.5"
Like the standard F-style string winder, these are designed to turn without hitting the outside D and A string tuners.
A-Style (Fits most A style mandolins)
Thickness = 0.32"
Width = 0.62"
Depth = 0.5"
A styles have a shorter crank since the tuners are aligned in a row. They fit the same tuner dimensions as the F-Style for large tuner buttons.
Guitar String Winders
Small Butterbean
Thickness = 0.26"
Width = 0.79"
Depth = 0.5"
These string winders fit the smaller tuner buttons found on guitars like my Martin Custom 15 or the Collings D1-A in the photo.
Large guitar (fit Grover tuners)
Thickness = 0.33"
Width = 0.79"
Depth = 0.6"
These string winders fit the larger tuners.
Medium size guitar
Thickness = 0.29"
Width = 0.93"
Depth = 0.5"
When the Butterbean is too small and the Grover is too big
String Winders for your drill or electric screwdriver
F-Style winders (Fit tuners by Waverly and Schaller)
Thickness = 0.29"
Width = 0.58"
Depth = 0.5"
Mandolin large winders (Fit tuners by Grover and most A models)
Thickness = 0.32"
Width = 0.62"
Depth = 0.5"
Small Butterbean guitar winders
Thickness = 0.26"
Width = 0.79"
Depth = 0.5"
Large guitar winders (Fit Grover tuners)
Thickness = 0.33"
Width = 0.79"
Depth = 0.6"
Custom String Winders
Let me make a custom winder for you
Over the years, I have made special sized winders for banjos, dobros, basses, and lots of other stringed instruments. I can do this by making some changes to my CNC milling machine program. Once I have the dimensions, I can cut the string winder to the size that your instrument needs.
How to order
To order a custom string winder I need an email from you with the Thickness, Width, and Depth of your tuner button and any other important information to ensure that the winder will fit properly. This is also a chance for you to ask for a handle wood not on my standard list. I will respond to your email, and when we have an agreement of what is needed, you can place an order.
Delivery Time
Since I need to create the CNC program and machine the string winder as a special, it will usually take a couple weeks for me to finish and ship to you.