i posted the Shredder wicking method few days ago in another thread, and there was some interest to see a pictorial, so here we go.
I started using this method few weeks ago and it works well for me. i was thinking how can i create air channels in the wick inside the coil and ensure it’s not “blocked”, and thought of cutting the wick first to small strips instead of wicking with simple “roll”. i think this method enables the wick to “breathe” better and soak faster… results improved flavor and dense® vape. and yeah, it needs a bit more patience but i find it worth it. **please try this new method, and enjoy it and share your feedback or variations**
@Jayrell @Bikerdude @Cutlass92 @SessionDrummer @therabidweasel @jhmiller
1 - here’s what we will use. let’s start from a full Muji pad - the blue line shows the direction of the threads
2 - i cut the cotton pad in half across the direction of the thread. i will need only one half, and it will be enough for many wicks as you’ll see
3 - i split the half-pad into 2 equal layers (sides), each will have one side “skin” , can remove the skin layer if you prefer. i leave it as it makes it easier to handle the strips later. so basically 1 pad produces 4 of these mini-pads
4 - take one of the mini-pads, and cut few thin/narrow cotton strips along the direction of the threads - i try to make them as close to 1mm as possible. i cut 5 or 6 strips, may end up using less
5 - now to wicking, and this is really the key step in this method - take 5 strips (for 2.5mmID i start with 5, for 3.0mm ID i usually use 6 strips), handle them carefully from one end only, we don’t want to collapse the strips and we need to keep them fluffy - roll one side to insert in the coil as usual … [important: when you insert the wick into the coil, do not “twist” the wick - we need to keep the band of strips straight as much as possible]
6 - This part is “business as usual” - the wick is ready, we dry-burn and clean the coil if needed, insert and adjust the wick as usual, cut the ends, fluff & trim the ends further if needed (i take away around 30% of each end), then cover/insert in the juice channel - really depends on which tank you’re wicking… then juice up the wick and you’re ready to vape
for illustration, i added photos of me wicking the Engine Nano and where i cut the ends, i ended up using 4 strips (i cut them thicker for the photos 
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. Will give this a go for sure (if I’m ever brave enough to attempt coils and wicking again 
---- JK!
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