Homemade Coil Wrapping Tool

[gchirki]

Hey everyone. I came across a video online that had a tool to wrap coils. I'm sure if you looked hard enough you could find it. It was steel and looked a lot like the one i made but it seemed simple enough so i decided to make one myself. This thing wraps perfect micro-coils every time. you can space out your coils if you want also. Very simple to make and makes wrapping coils sooooo much easier. It isn't pretty but it works wonders. I used 2 different sized nails for the wrapping posts and used a hack-saw to saw the heads of the nails off. I keep notes on how many wraps will make a certain resistance written on the block itself. I use the top screw to hold one end of the kanthal so i can get a really tight wrap. You can torch the kanthal while it is still on the nail to help it keep shape.

 

[oplholik]

Yep, that'll work just fine, and it's cheap.

This is mine.

 

[tonyorion]

Clever and easy enough to make. Heading down to my workshop now. Thanks for the tip!

 

[gchirki]

Yep, that'll work just fine, and it's cheap.

This is mine.

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ooooo that is much nicer and the washer is a great idea. I am totally stealing your design

 

[bonjay]

What size nails did you use?

 

[gchirki]

What size nails did you use?

One is 5/64" and the other is 3/32"

I think that translates over to 2mm and 2.5mm but i could be wrong

 

[oplholik]

What size nails did you use?

I used a 1/16" drill bit. Experiment, and see what works best for you. You can put several different sizes in the block.

 

[oplholik]

ooooo that is much nicer and the washer is a great idea. I am totally stealing your design

No problem, my design came from the metal one that is out there.

 

[SirChiefsAlot]

The guy that makes the coil wrapping jig is darkzero, he can be found here on ecf. You can pm him if your interested.

 

[gchirki]

The guy that makes the coil wrapping jig is darkzero, he can be found here on ecf. You can pm him if your interested.

oh sweet. thanks

 

[c3 rolling]

Awesome guys! Definitely gonna build one!

 

[Mitey F]

I've got one too This is the beta version, the one I use now has multiple holes for different drill bits/rivets etc for different sized coils.

 

[gchirki]

I've got one too This is the beta version, the one I use now has multiple holes for different drill bits/rivets etc for different sized coils.

that is very nice. It would fit a lot better in my vaping toolbox too

 

[Mitey F]

that is very nice. It would fit a lot better in my vaping toolbox too

It's nice being able to put the wire into the hole, and snug down the machine screw that threads into the aluminum... don't even need a screwdriver.

 

[gchirki]

It's nice being able to put the wire into the hole, and snug down the machine screw that threads into the aluminum... don't even need a screwdriver.

Yeah i bet a wingnut screw would be even easier

 

[Winchester]

Wow!!!!!!! That is great! Thank You for sharing that.

 

[Mitey F]

Yeah i bet a wingnut screw would be even easier

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It's actually on my to-do list. I just picked up a new TIG welder and am sticking together as much .... as possible lately I'm going to raid the parts bins in the garage, and find an old wing nut to tack onto the stainless machine screw.

I also made another of these for my buddy for Xmas. He lives a few thousand miles away right now, but we always get together come Christmas time, so it's going in his gift box.

 

[timw69]

Wow. That is great.Thanks for the tio.I have a hard time making coils.I bet this will help.

 

[Pilot]

You guys are so inventive!! Im a newbie but learning so much from being here. THANKS

 

[spawnsharks]

I have a friend with access to 'Tech Shop'.. they have everything from CNC machines to laser cutters and lathes. We are going to make a few of these for friends around here.