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Winding Machine — precision bassoon reed making tool by Hipper Machines, handcrafted in Bavaria, GermanyWinding Machine — Image 2 of 4Winding Machine — Image 3 of 4Winding Machine — Image 4 of 4

Winding Machine

€ 399/ ≈ $431incl. 19% VAT

Local currency approximate — final invoice in EUR at the day's exchange rate. Shipping and duties calculated separately by region.

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A perfect wrap — in under two minutes.

Winding Machine

The winding machine keeps the thread tension constant while you simply turn the crank. The Turk's head wrap stays even, the pattern stays clean, and that holds from the first reed to the hundredth. What used to take concentration and time becomes routine.

In action

From clamping in to taking off: just under two minutes. And the hundredth reed looks exactly like the first.

Side by side

Time per reed
By hand
5–10 minutes
With Winding Machine
Under 2 minutes
Tension
By hand
Drifts as fatigue sets in
With Winding Machine
Constant across the whole wrap
Pattern
By hand
Varies from reed to reed
With Winding Machine
Clean and even
Reeds per hour
By hand
approx. 6–8
With Winding Machine
approx. 25–30

Figures from our daily workshop use.

Winding Machine

Frequently asked

Is the machine available in different colours?

Yes. Please contact us — we’ll let you know which colours are currently available.

How long does it take to wind a reed?

It depends on the user. Thanks to the hand crank, a reed can be wound very quickly without sacrificing quality. As a rule of thumb, expect under two minutes.

Are different base plates available?

Yes. You can choose between a wooden base plate and a 3D-printed base plate.

How does the winding process work step by step?

Our YouTube channel has a how-to video that walks through the entire process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euEsE-CQxrw

Questions? Get in touch.

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