I always recommend using an industrial type inductive proximity switch. It can trigger in speeds up to 10000 rpm (yup that’s right). I know that for at fact as that is my current winders maximum speed. Something like this:
It shouldn’t cost more than a 5-10 bucks at an electrical wholesaler or similar. Then you just countersink and screw a steel screw into the wheel and position the proximity switch at the edge of the wheel. Should also improve balance when you remover the bulky magnet. Don’t know why everybody spend so much time building nice winders and always use those lousy reed switches or mechanical micro switches when a decent switch cost that little.
Regarding winding time, I usually run my winder at slightly below 2000 rpm, meaning a Strat pickup will be done in a few minutes. And a set in under 20.
Thanks for the advice. Is this what you mean and if so, what size do you use? Also, do you not use a magnet but get the sensor very close to the screw?
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Thanks for the advice. Is this what you mean and if so, what size do you use? Also, do you not use a magnet but get the sensor very close to the screw?
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