One advantage my winder has is that one can feel the torque a lot better than
the lower ratios and being considerably smoother one can wind faster and not
wait forever to pack the winds. Either way there is no perfect ratio. It's
always a highly personal preference and I agree with your comments. I think
those who will purchase my winder will fall in love with it. I might even send
you one to try out and tell me what you think of it. Ciao, Phedon
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From: Bill Gowen <wdgowen_at_gmail.com>
To: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 8:03:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Indoor_Construction] Winding Question
Leroy
I think you can control your winding speed with whatever gear ratio you're
using. It's my impression that a low ratio like 10:1 becomes real important in
winding .6g F1D motors until they scream. For the classes I fly I don't think
it's as much of a necessity.
The problem I DO have with a 25:1 ratio is that all my flight data and all my
motor test data for most of my flying career is based on winder turns of a 20:1
winder. I never even think about actual turns so my whole mental approach to
winding would be messed up with a 25:1 winder. If I didn't have that problem I'd
be ordering one of Phedon's winders. It sounds like a super deal!
----- Original Message -----
>From: LeRoy C Cordes
>To: Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 12:07 PM
>Subject: [Indoor_Construction] Winding Question
>
>
>With all this talk about high winder ratios 20:1; 25:1 I have to ask. I
>was told that one should wind very slowly to get the max turns in a motor
>(and feel that I wind too fast during a contest in order to get my
>attempts in the limited time frame), can this be done with a 25:1 winder
>ratio? I would love to be able to do less work and faster when winding
>multiple times but thought I was pushing it with my little yellow 15:1
>winder.
>
>LeRoy Cordes YOLO
>Chicago, Illinois
>AMA 16974
>In God We Trust
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>On Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:58:18 -0000 "thb248" <tim.haywardbrown_at_gmail.com>
>writes:
>> Hi Dwight
>> I have the A2Z winder and really like it. A bit pricey maybe, but
>> it's a lifetime investment, and one of those bits of machinery that
>> will be highly sought after when it ceases production one day. It
>> pretty much does the same job as the little yellow plastic ones, but
>> won't wear out too soon, has the 20:1 and 10:1 option, mechanical
>> counter. And feels like a proper piece of equipment. So it's a nice
>> thing to have.
>> Only thing... I found the hook shape though not to my liking and
>> have modified it slightly to make it easier to remove wound motors.
>> cheers
>>
>> Tim
>>
>> --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, Dwight Brown
>> <freepistol_at_...> wrote:
>> >
>> > How is the winder from A2Z that costs a little over $200. It
>> looks to be well made and would last a long time. It's a little
>> expensive, but it would be worth it for a high quality tool.
>> >
>> > RWIDERfront_400.jpg
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Dwight
>> > GDAE
>> >
>>
>>
>>
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>LeRoy Cordes YOLO
>Chicago, Illinois
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