Help with coiling/coils please?

[ozo]

@Lolly

Have gone with this and should get it tomorrow with Prime

Got Prime…you’re even smarter than I thought.

[Bearkat]

@ozo

@Lolly

First of all, all coil jigs are not created equal.

I used a screwdriver or a drill bit when I started, and some of my friends still do today…and swear by them.
I also used a coil wand, the one that has mm steps in it. It’s all an individual preference.

The early coil jigs [and the cheap ones today] had short mandrels. They were easy to use, made tight, even coils, but didn’t work well for spaced coils with the short mandrels [rods]. They also only wrapped in one direction.

Eventually, the Coil-Master Coil Jig V3 came out, and it was a huge improvement. Longer mandrels, wrapped in either direction. Like the jigs before, it also has the adjustment screws on the winding cap for different gauge wire.
Some people have no problem winding on a screwdriver, but some do have trouble getting consistent tight coils, and in my early case, I would get sore fingers if I wrapped a lot of coils in a short period. With a good coil jig, and I only recommend the CM V3 Jig, ANYONE can make great coils…effortlessly…all day long. Titanium is ‘springy’, and a coil jig really tames it.
Version 4 may be more to your liking if you are going to build a lot of claptons.

CM DIY Kit…There are TWO of them…V1 and V2
The V1 DIY kit has the short mandrels, and the diagonal flush cutter was not that good, and it has a screwdriver that you could change the bits, though not really good quality either.
The V2 DIY kit has the V3 Coil Jig, much better cutters, and two individual screwdrivers.
The V1 kit is about $25USD and the V2 kit can be found for around $35USD+

Most ceramic tweezers are about equal. I don’t use them to ‘pinch’ my coils because I only make spaced coils generally. I mostly use them to remove my slimy used wicks, tuck my wick ends, etc. even though I have several styles.

Cutters…I have used nail clippers and they work fine on many wires, but some build decks need the flush cutters to get in tight places. UD Youde makes good cutters.Since you appear to be on ‘that side of the pond’ you may be able to get WIHA tools fairly easy. They are made in Germany, and some of the best tools in the world, yet affordable.

I don’t like using Allen wrenches for my post screws, I prefer a good small screwdriver. WIHA is my choice, and I have a set of mini precision bits with a couple of handles to insert them in, but an inexpensive set will work for a while. Different build decks have different size grub screws, so the mini bits are handy to have.

Scissors…a good pair will surely ward off frustration when cutting your cotton squares and wick tails. I mostly use Fiskars.

A nice pair of jewelers [flat] needle nose pliers are a great help.

I will dig up some links for explanation. I hope this isn’t a bother to you.

Great write up @ozo! I came here to say basically the same thing but you got it all covered!

[Samsound]

I get all my wire now from Temco. Free USA shipping. All wire is USA-sourced.
https://www.temcoindustrial.com/titanium-wire-grade1-non-resistance.html

100’ spool of 32g Titanium is $6.50.

Edit: They also have up to 34g

[BoDarc]

@Samsound

I get all my wire now from Temco.

Thanks bro!

[anon43988816]

@Fenrir1

When i do my coils i just use a screwdriver and coil around that. I do use the proper size of course.
For clipping the wire i use a nail clipper for the most part and if i use some thicker wire i use a pair of nippers.
I don’t have that set but I’m sure it is a good one to have if you feel you have the use for it.
I’m pretty sure you can buy most things in that set cheaper and with the same or better quality in a hardware store or something like that nearby.

This is what I’m planning on starting with. I think I’ll figure out pretty quickly if that’s not working and I can always buy specialized equipment if I feel like it later. The hubby has a garage full of drill bits, screw drivers, wire cutters, etc., plus I’m a girl so I’ve got plenty of nail clippers and tweezers around, so I’m thinking that everything I need to start is already here. I did get a big ol’ fancy pants ohm reader though! I figured if I’m not buying the whole kit I could spend a little bit more on this!

@Lolly , we’re in this together, girl! Good luck!

[Steampugs]

this has been on my list for aaages, I’ve been using the same poxy ohm reader for over a year, everytime I get it out I just look at it with disgust

The ohm reader…I’m talking about the ohm reader…

[ozo]

@VapeyMama

I did get a big ol’ fancy pants ohm reader though!

Not sure if I ever want to build without this. It took a few months on pre-order to get the first one, customs had some problem with the board or something, and the first shipment to USA was rejected, but CM stayed in touch like a boss.
I keep one on my desk for a desk mod, and this one is my favorite. Red wrap was a gift from a friend in Brooklyn, a real Saint. @MisterSinner

[anon43988816]

Sweet! I love the red.

[SunnyT]

I really like that red!!! I like the CM 521 tab better!!! I don’t even have an ohm meter right now, I use my mods to see what my coils are for the moment!!! I don’t know how accurate that is or if it is very safe, but it has worked for me and will continue to work for me until I can get one of these baby’s!!! I used to have an ohm meter that I got off of ebay. It was just a little $7 or $8 piece of crap that died within two months and it didn’t work very well anyways. The ohms would jump all over the place, so it wasn’t able to be trusted anyways! And I know it wasn’t my coils that made it do that! So I have made a vow to myself to not waste any more money on crap ohm meters, the next one will be a quality ohm reader with a fire button!!!

[ozo]

They have wraps for most anything. I think they even have one for your Mother-in-Law.

http://zapwrapz.co.uk/products/coilmaster

[Lolly]

That is so cool!

[ozo]

Well, it is the sides also…

[Steampugs]

why do you lot always have guns and knives if your pictures! lol Just lying there on your tables and desks like it’s…normal??

Wow i’m so English…

I have like a cup of tea…maybe a dog on mine…

I need to up my game…

[Chrispdx]

Is that a banana in you pocket. Lol. Trust me, not all Americans have a gun or knives on the table.

[DIYer_Straits]

May I suggest getting a TV licence first before you think of a gun licence? lol.

[Steampugs]

don’t be ridiculous, no one gets tv licences anymore…lol

[Lolly]

Totally gone and bought a 521 tab thanks to the inspirational @VapeyMama and @ozo - my bank balance hates me already

[ozo]

Nothing wrong with being spoiled from the beginning…

[Chrispdx]

Now that you done have to buy premade coils it
Will pay for itself over time.

My poor crown v1 tanks just sit idle with about 20 original premade coils. I estimate when when the FDA bans gear they will be worth their weight in gold.

[Steampugs]

same, pulled the trigger as soon as I saw this post haha…so very weak