Advanced coil builders - What drill do you use?

[guht]

I am just wondering what cordless drill everyone uses to build their advanced coils?

I am looking online at pictures, and it looks like a lot of the drill chucks don't fully 'spin' down to where they touch each other, which potentially means it wouldn't hold thin wire in the center of the chuck.

Aside from the chuck being able to hold thin wire in the center, I am wondering what drill is good in terms of trigger, speed control adjustments, and being able to easily control the speed of the drill!

Pics and model/manufacturer appreciated!

 

[jambi]

You want to make twisted kanthal, right? The chuck doesn't need to be able to hold the wire, just the Allen wrench you use to twist it.



If you want to twist different gauges, wire in the chuck, good close-ups (don't know what kind of drill he's using, doesn't look special).



Or the drill-less method...

 

[RavenZ]

Black & Decker with an Allen Wrench I loop the wire on the Allen wrench and other end pliers to hold the end of the wire.

 

[dbrandt01]

For twisted 26g and twisted 28g, I use my pen method without a drill. Well I say mine, but I'm sure a ton others do it too.
That's about as advance of a coil I build.

 

[roxynoodle]

Low speed, high torque. I'm using a Black and Decker for twisting wire. I find an eye bolt works better than an Allen key because the wire won't slip off.

 

[VHRB2014]

I use a hand vise, and a screwdriver. I lope the wire and put the lope over the screwdriver end, and then twist the other end and put it in the hand vice. I go so far as to wedge the screwdriver in the kitchen table tongue slat so I have both hands to work the hand vice. Keep tension on the wire and twist with the hand vice.

No broken wire and superb control ability.

Easy peesy. :?)

 

[jbok]

I use a cordless Ridgid to twist 26g and 28g...works great!

 

[pwheeler]

I use a Craftsman 19V cordless with a plastic jig I made that has a hook on the side of it. I fold the wire, whatever wire I want and hold the other end with pliers and go at it. Cut both ends and have between 2-3' of twisted wire.

 

[Asbestos4004]

I think he's talking more advanced than twisting.....probably flattening and wrapping Clapton coils, etc....

The jaws will always come together on the sides if they don't at the point. You can put a bend on the end and trap it in the side while letting it feed out of the center of the chuck. So, any drill you like will work fine.

 

[guht]

I think he's talking more advanced than twisting.....probably flattening and wrapping Clapton coils, etc....

The jaws will always come together on the sides if they don't at the point. You can put a bend on the end and trap it in the side while letting it feed out of the center of the chuck. So, any drill you like will work fine.

Yes, I should of clarified more... This isnt just for twisted wire.. It is for 'advanced' builds, claptons, stapeled, etc... If you watch twisted messes, or squidode, or them guys... They are all using cordless drills, and the jaws do catch in the center. I know you can bend it and catch it on the side, but it seems like for some of builds they stress getting it centered. Additionally it seems like they have superb control over the drills speed, which is also why in my OP I asked about the trigger and speed control.

Thanks!

 

[OldBatty]

Yes, I should of clarified more... This isnt just for twisted wire.. It is for 'advanced' builds, claptons, stapeled, etc... If you watch twisted messes, or squidode, or them guys... They are all using cordless drills, and the jaws do catch in the center. I know you can bend it and catch it on the side, but it seems like for some of builds they stress getting it centered. Additionally it seems like they have superb control over the drills speed, which is also why in my OP I asked about the trigger and speed control.
Thanks!

Search for a "pin chuck" many come with multiple collets with the smallest touching in the center. The shank of the pin chuck will be plenty big enough for your cordless drill to grab.