Clapton, single core or parallel core?

[nocigsnomore]

Hi there!

Appreciate very much that I can ask for help here.

Going to try building a clapton with 32awg core and 38awg wrapping. I see on steamengine that it can be built with a single core, but is that good enough? If parallel core, should I twist the wire as I saw Rip Trippers do with each of the wires for the core? Not twisted together.

 

[Skeintastic]

Fused Clapton?

I just take a long strand, straighten it, fold in half and put that end in my swivel (I use a pro spin 2) and clamp the loose ends in my chucks then have at it)

With 32ga you may have some twisting issues so start with short lengths and keep tight) I also believe in 40ga or higher for the fuse but that's just my preference)

 

[nocigsnomore]

Fused Clapton?

I just take a long strand, straighten it, fold in half and put that end in my swivel (I use a pro spin 2) and clamp the loose ends in my chucks then have at it)

With 32ga you may have some twisting issues so start with short lengths and keep tight) I also believe in 40ga or higher for the fuse but that's just my preference)

Thanks a lot! Will give it a try before going to bed, and post the result here.

 

[nocigsnomore]

Didn't go very well. Got some cheap china spinners that made the core easily twist. Got to order Pro Spin 2.

 

[Skeintastic]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00979KX7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Tees5fpzTD2VL

Use these for now. They wear after a while but if you link two with a ring it's pretty darn amazeballs.

 

[nocigsnomore]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00979KX7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Tees5fpzTD2VL

Use these for now. They wear after a while but if you link two with a ring it's pretty darn amazeballs.

Thanks, but Amazon doesn't send to my country. They are on Ebay, but 13USD for shipment. :/ Will try to find some locally.

 

[nocigsnomore]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00979KX7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Tees5fpzTD2VL

Use these for now. They wear after a while but if you link two with a ring it's pretty darn amazeballs.

Bought three Berkley spinners yesterday, I hope they will work.

 

[nocigsnomore]

And they did!

 

[Cheallaigh]

fused claptons are my favourite go to when i want something with more flavour... i really need to find a place in my home where i can have the space to make my own lol, i have the wire.

 

[yvaiwhy]

fused claptons are my favourite go to when i want something with more flavour... i really need to find a place in my home where i can have the space to make my own lol, i have the wire.

How about the aliens?


Caution, vapes hot [emoji23]

 

[nocigsnomore]

The Berkley spinners works fine for thicker wire, but not so good for 30awg core, and hopeless for 32awg core.

 

[nocigsnomore]

Managed to build a SS316 fused 30awg core with 38awg wrapping with the Berkley swivels, thanks to Skeintastic's tip about keeping it short.

 

[Skeintastic]

Funny. I just made some for my mech earlier this morning. 2x26ga ni80 with 46ga ni80. 0.15ohm using an lg hb2 with a Kennedy 24 trickster. Very good vape and highly recommended.

I'm glad the recommendation helped.

 

[nocigsnomore]

Thank you for the help! That's some really nice looking claptons. Got to order some 46ga. What battery are you using with that build? Regulated?

 

[Skeintastic]

LG HB2 single battery in a mech mod setup

I would start with 40ga. It's thin but not so thin your t nsiin could snap it. 46ga is wonderful but takes a steady hand.

 

[nocigsnomore]

Thanks! Can't find higher than 42g SS316L from the site I prefer ordering from (zivipf.de), A spool of that and 40g then.

Do you know if a 328 feet spool is manageable for wrapping?

 

[Skeintastic]

Well, add me to the list of successful attempts. Have to do them one at a time for now.

 

[nocigsnomore]

View attachment 630289 Well, add me to the list of successful attempts. Have to do them one at a time for now.

Nice ones! What kind of swivels do you use? I have ordered a couple of "Owner P-17 Ball Bearing Swivel Size 2" off Ebay I'm waiting for.

 

[Skeintastic]

I use a ProSpin 2 from USA ohm meters. The only place I have to do this is at work so I needed something I could quickly setup and break down to get out of the way.

 

[nocigsnomore]

Thank you! Sadly they are on a "get away" for two weeks now, but they are out of stock anyway so. A bit pricy compared to the swivels I ordered, so I would anyway have waited for them to try first, but I'm sure the ProSpin 2 is worth the price!