This is my 'Coiling Station' setup. A white plastic coated 2mm rod from a Dollar store wire basket is wrapped with wire coils, the 2mm rod is clipped to a magnification stand, the $6.21 SE MZ101B Helping Hands with Magnifying Glass.
I also use Headband Magnifier Glass Lighted Optivisor w/ 5 Lens for Hobby Repair, see eBay:
#1 I wrap 6 and then leave a larger loop to clip for the legs of the coil, pressing them together for a tight coil.
#2 When I need a coil, I clip it apart from the rest, place it over a toothpick as suggested by a friend, and I install it on my topper.
#3 The toothpick keeps the coil shaped without stretching it out. After I get a oHm reading on the coil, I removed the toothpick and put the wick through it.
This AM I installed both fasttech premade coils that range between 1.8 to 2.2oHm
Fasttech Replacement Wicks and Wires for Rebuildable Atomizer - 1.8ohm
Fasttech Replacement Wicks and Wires for Rebuildable Atomizer - 2.0ohm
and my own coils, shown here that ranged between 1.4 and 1.8oHm using Fasttech silica and some 32 gauge Kanthal wire. I use Kanthal ribbon wire, 28 gauge wire, 32 gauge wire, silica, braided cotton, and ekowool.
I also use Headband Magnifier Glass Lighted Optivisor w/ 5 Lens for Hobby Repair, see eBay:
#1 I wrap 6 and then leave a larger loop to clip for the legs of the coil, pressing them together for a tight coil.
#2 When I need a coil, I clip it apart from the rest, place it over a toothpick as suggested by a friend, and I install it on my topper.
#3 The toothpick keeps the coil shaped without stretching it out. After I get a oHm reading on the coil, I removed the toothpick and put the wick through it.
This AM I installed both fasttech premade coils that range between 1.8 to 2.2oHm
Fasttech Replacement Wicks and Wires for Rebuildable Atomizer - 1.8ohm
Fasttech Replacement Wicks and Wires for Rebuildable Atomizer - 2.0ohm
and my own coils, shown here that ranged between 1.4 and 1.8oHm using Fasttech silica and some 32 gauge Kanthal wire. I use Kanthal ribbon wire, 28 gauge wire, 32 gauge wire, silica, braided cotton, and ekowool.
