http://www.knittingdaily.com/forums/59.aspxPassionate handweavers and fans of Handwoven magazine, here is your corner of the world!enCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://www.knittingdaily.com/forums/thread/36521.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 22:38:04 GMT44ce05d4-61e0-4251-b9ba-686eafad3c9f:36521Denise Jackson0http://www.knittingdaily.com/forums/thread/36521.aspxhttp://www.knittingdaily.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=59&PostID=36521<p>A friend and I have come up with a few non-traditional bobbin winders that will save a few bucks. </p> <ol> <li>Conair has a hair braider. It is battery operated. Leclerc bobbins fit nicely on this. It also works well for fringe. You can find one for somewhere between $8-15.&nbsp;</li> <li>Your husband&#39;s or wife&#39;s power drill. I use mine with a bit of masking tape on one of the drivers. Whether it is battery or plug in, you can find one for around $25. </li> </ol> <p>Needless to say, these are a far cry from the $180 hand operated and $380 electric bobbin winders on the market. I believe in multi-taskers much like Alton Brown&#39;s cooking show. </p><div style="clear:both;"></div>