Is it still possible to get on the reserve list for the 28 gage? I can't figure out how to add my name to the google form, or if it's even still active. I have been reading back through the thread but I haven't found specifics about how to get involved yet....I do have PayPal, etc. Thanks!
What size bamboo thread do you use mikeE3?
What size bamboo thread do you use mikeE3?
Most people use Aunt Lydia's No 10 bamboo thread.
Aunt Lydia's Bamboo Crochet Thread Size 10 Natural
What genesis do you use the 3/32 drill bit for? Thinking I may pick up a bit for the cobra tried wrapping by hand and the wire is really stiff. Would be nice to know the bit size and not have to buy several different kinds.
Be sure to heat the wire red with a lighter a bit before wrapping so you can get it nice and tight without loosening back up. Heating it takes some of the tension out of the wire. It also helps to give the coil a few blips once in place without any wick present to 'season' it a bit before adding wick (ala Petar K method). Works well. Also be sure to pick a drill bit that is as close to the thickness of your wick as possible.
Thanks for the reply. Yeah the 28 gauge is pretty thick, only tried to wrap it once by hand and will now probably wait till I pick up drill bits as another poster pointed out there are sets at Lowes for only 5 bucks.
Got my 28ga. today,thanks again Ken.I did a few different wraps to see what I thought. I didn't notice a lot of difference in vapor or flavor from the 32ga,both work really well.I did like the ease of wrapping the 28 over the 32 although the 28 takes more wraps it seems easier for me to work with.I don't use screwdrivers or drill bits,I wrap the neg. screw than stand the wick up in the device with a hat pin to hold it vertical than just wrap it 8 or nine turns than wrap it around the pos. post and tighten it down.
What I really liked about the 28ga. is how hard it is to create a short.I wasn't able to create one so I don"t know if it's even possible.
I'm gonna drink a whole lot,hit my hand with a hammer than see if I can still wrap it without a short.As Raidy once said 'with a little practice you can drink 10 beers and still wrap it in a dark bari'll get back to you on that once my finger mends!![]()