Strap winding apparatus for load securing straps and methods of use

A strap winding apparatus, comprising:

• a bracket comprising a closed rectangular frame having frame holes;
• a rotating shaft assembly comprising a shaft and a crank,
• wherein said crank extends perpendicularly from one end of said shaft, and
• wherein said shaft comprises shaft openings,
• wherein said shaft openings comprise a plurality of elongated slots extending along a length of said shaft and including open ends configured for receiving a strap and facilitating removal of said shaft from said frame while retaining said strap in a wound configuration;
• and
• a handle member extending from said frame,
• the handle member being configured to allow a user to hold and operate the strap winding apparatus;
• wherein the shaft inserts through said frame holes while positioning said crank outside of said frame, wherein said shaft openings receive a strap, and wherein said shaft is rotated via said crank to wind said strap around said shaft,
• wherein said frame comprises crank receiving cut-sections formed on inner sides of said frame facing each other, the crank receiving cut-sections being configured to receive distal ends of said crank and thereby allow said rotating shaft assembly to be positioned and secured within said frame when not in use.