My $25 winder

[Dave N.]

Wow, thats a cool looking pup winder. My question is, is building a pup any better than say buying one from SD or a cheapie like the GFS brand?

Can you make a better pup than Seymour Duncans JB model for cheaper than the cost of a new one?

I'm kind of interested in maybe trying to build a pickup but not sure I could make one better than the SD JB model which is my favorate. maybe building a EVH type HB would be cool though...

dave

[walcen]

Easiest way is to have the magnet axis parallel to the axis of rotation, flying between two pieces of mild steel (galvanized steel electric box covers work well). The reed switch is also between the two plates, with axis parallel to the axis of rotation. When the magnet is between the plates, the plates carry the field to the reed switch, which closes. When the magnet is not between the plates, the reed switch opens. If you arrange things so the magnet is between the plates about half the rotation, the duty cycle will be about one half.

If the reed switch lags too much, you may need to cut some radial slits in the plates to control eddy currents. The radial slits all point to where the reed switch is.

This setup can be pretty crudely made and yet work perfectly. The main thing is to not short the magnetic field by using steel between the plates, or to hold the plates.


Make sure that the magnet cannot get loose and hit you in the eye. Careful cleaning with acetone and gluing with silicon rubber adhesive is a good idea.

It's good to balance the rotating assembly, to keep vibration under control.

Call me thick if you like Joe heavens know everyone else does LOL, and I'd hate to be troublesome, but being new to this pickup making business I think I'll need some pics or a diagram to fully understand what you're saying

kindest regards

Wal

[walcen]

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The counter was the most expensive component at about $12 from Ebay. Unfortunately, it has a zero-voltage trigger. I would have preferred to use an optical switch for the counter, but a reed switch will have to do the job. The way I mounted the reed switch seems to give me a reliable 1200-1300 rpm's.

Hey Bert I was wondering why you couldn't get the Omron H7EC-N-B counter to work with an optical interrupt switch.

That's the counter I'm interested in because it 's supposed to have NPN and PNP input as well as a 30 hz to 1 kh frequency range.

All the data info I have found indicates that it should work.

Please explain?? LOL

ps I checked out your web site, congrads on getting the missus involved with the builds, She's doing a fine job a if you don't mind me saying, she looks good doing it too, I love your work.

kindest regards

Wal

[Joe Gwinn]

Call me thick if you like Joe heavens know everyone else does LOL, and I'd hate to be troublesome, but being new to this pickup making business I think I'll need some pics or a diagram to fully understand what you're saying

I don't have time to make a drawing right away, so it may be a week or two.

[walcen]

Tools and jigs

Hey Bert it's me again. Would you be interested in posting some of your tools and jigs that you've made? I frequent this forum,

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I'm sure they'd love to hear from you.

regards

Wal

[rickmorgan2003]

Tattoo Coil machine- any thoughts on adapting it. Looks like the rod is internally threaded so putting a plate on it would be a breeze. Has a counter and on $75

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