I have used my little, hand cranking, Royal, red and white ball winder for years and years and it's still going strong but I need a second one.  I know that previously I bought another brand and it worked very poorly so I returned it.  Does anyone have experience with their ball winder, good or bad, that they'd care to share?  Also, I'm considering an electric one but am shy about the prices I see.  Thanks.

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sandra.eberhar…

I suspect that you're not getting a lot of replies because most weavers use cones and cone winders.  They work a lot better for winding warps and bobbins than balls do. You might try looking in a knitters' group.  I do knit and have a good ball winder from Nancys Knit Nacs.

loveovershot

I have an older Silver Reed ball winder. It is missing the clamp, but you can use a c-clamp. Turns smoothly. I am asking $10.00 plus shipping. Can send pictures if you are interested. email Kathy [email protected]

morgan clifford

Could you send pictures of it?  Thanks for getting back to me.

 

morgan clifford

Good to know.  I dye everything and use my ball winder for wefts which change color often.  I actually retro-fitted it to make a wider diameter core.   Thanks for the information.

 

Deirdre King

Last year I purchased a "Stan Wood" ball winder.  It is fantastic.  I have a wooden one that was designed for heavy duty, but this Stanwood one beats every one I have ever tried.  I think I bought it on Amazon....

morgan clifford

Thanks for the info Deirdre.  Did you buy the little blue and white one or the bigger, more "serious" one (about $69. on Amazon now)?

Deirdre King

Morgan, I bought the bigger one, the serious one.  I am a weaver, and primarily weave rugs, so when I dye up a batch of rug yarn, I need a heavy duty ball winder to convert the skeins into a useable form.  The Stanwood has been faultless in performance for me.  My wooden one would launch a half wound ball into space regularily....

morgan clifford

Thanks Deirdre.  I love the image of the wooden one!