Near philly or dont mind phone calls? I greatly want to learn how to wind pickups

[effectsjunkie]

I am a 26 year old guitarist who dabbles in amps and effects. I was about to buy a winder from stew mac, but I figure it would be cool to learn from someone who knows the ropes first, as the research I have done is not informing me all the way.

I was going to buy the lollar book, but my funds are minimal as is- especially if I am to buy a winder, but figured I would try here to see if anyone wanted to help a poor kid out?

[Dave Kerr]

If money's tight, I'd suggest browsing the Tools and Coil Winding Gear forum. At minimum, you have to know how to:
Construct a box
fit a shaft with bearings to the box
attach a faceflate on one end of the shaft
attach a pulley to the other end of the shaft
mount a cheap electric motor to drive the pulley

If you feel you need a counter, you can go cheap with a bike odometer - that refit cost me all of $15

A wire guide can be as simple as a smooth drawer pull with drilled out guitar picks used as end stops.

I wouldn't expect many private phone numbers to be offered up here...

[kevinT]

This forum has pretty much everything you need to get started. If you have questions, do a search first because the chances are the topic has already been discussed. If you can't find info on a topic, create a thread. There are many knowledgeable folks that are more than willing to help.

[jworrellbass]

I made my winder with an electric drill and a calculator. As far as how humbucker are wound and wired together; I found this link very helpful
Guitar Wiring Site - Humbucker Construction