Mike Goff;12907592 said:
A pin vise is about the most perfect device for winding coils. Some inexpensive examples if you want to try one (available also on eBay and elsewhere)…
SE 8403SD Swivel-Handle Pin
Professional Quality Swivel Head Pin Vise
Tamiya Craft Tool Series No.112 Precision Pin Vise Dr (0.1-3.2mm) 74112 Tamiya
It allows you to strain wind or tension wire directly from the spool with no further need to torch or compress. You can simply pulse the wire on your device until it is adequately oxidized (stable, no hot-spots, Kanthal). To use it can't be simpler…you insert your wire and bit in the the collet and tighten it. Proceed to wind. Less than 30 seconds later you have a perfect contact micro coil. If you used adequate strain, as tight as mother nature will allow. Can't get there any other way.
Cheap and it just works.
Also Mike you can get Dremel drill bits in kit form at Home Depot. Most of the sizes you'd want for a tank or RBA. They're perfect for winding. Also when you get around to drilling out your devices, take it with you. Often B&M's don't have quality drill bits, if you're lucky to find one with a press at all. You'll appreciate my advice when they don't scratch up your new dripper.
Good luck mike.
[p.s. Some edits and updates to the original email to Mike G.]
