SusieQOH

I think that's the one I have.

Sharongn

Thanks everyone for your replies! I'm not a fan of how my Singer winds the bobbins, and also I like the idea of having several bobbins ready to go so it's easier to change when the bobbin runs out.

I saw the Axis on Amazon for apx. 51.00 and they have the Singer one for 23.00 so I just need to decide who much I want to spend. Like I mentioned to Thimblebug6000, it might be worth it to splurge on the Axis in case I do get another machine that uses a different bobbin that mine. Hmmm... decisions, decisions. lol

Macybaby

I got one with my HandiQuilter LA, and loved it. Then when I bought my industrial Juki, I really hated winding bobbins on it, so I bought one off Amazon and it was too fast and I had problems with it so it got donated. DH even tried to make some modifications to it and in the end told me to go ahead and spend the money and by other HQ model.

My Juki bobbins have the same hole diameter as the class L, so they fit and you just move sensor so it shuts off at the right spot. The bobbins for my Babylock don't fit, but I use mostly prewound for that (embroidery) so it's not a big issue. I think if I put some black tape on the spindle I could get it to work, and I might do that so I can wide up a bunch of black bottom thread bobbins.

grannie cheechee

I have the Sidewinder. Love it. You can get it at Joann's with a coupon, or Hobby Lobby had them also.

juliasb

I have an inexpensive one that I purchased at JAF years ago. I use it all the time! It is made by Singer.

Jingle

I think the side winder is the one I have. Bought it at Walmart many years ago. I buy big thread spools and it goes so fast the spool goes flying. So I don't use it.

Sharongn

Goes flying? Like off the holder? Oh my! (But, I have to admit I got a chuckle from your comment! Haha)

For those who have a battery powered winder: do the batteries last very long? I was looking at the Singer and it is only battery powered so I'm hesitating. I don't want to buy batteries all the time.

OurWorkbench

I have a Sidewinder with power cord that I got at a thrift store.

I put it on a pile of books to wind off a cone spool and used a thread stand beside the pile of books.

I have a note with it that you can adjust the tension. https://www.amazon.com/Wright-Produc...d_i=B004AGX2HI

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Onebyone

Put a straw on the thread spindle and the spool won't spin off. Also put a weight in the Sidewinder to keep it from tipping over. It would be worth the extra cost to have items quality made in the first place but manufacturers go the cheapest way for the masses.

craftiladi

I have the same one & have had it for at least 10 years. It's just now starting to short out and not start but I have definitely gotten my money's worth from it. It comes w/ the little adapters for different size bobbins. Yep I will be looking for a coupon to replace it. Amazon does sell them but make sure you don't get the battery-operated one-might be nice for a travel one but not what I meant to order.