Beginner Coil making : Drill

[voo]

Sorry if this post was already made somewhere else, but i just wanted to share some information people just getting into coil builds and especially those on a budget, do some pretty crazy things to straighten out or twist wire without the proper hardware.

I just wanted to make a recommendation for those wanting to make fancier coils which recommend the use of drills and stuff.

i work at home depot and i found something while working that i think everyone wanting to experiment should get. I know a lot of people don't want to spent upwards of $80-$150 on a drill! and that may be one of the barriers preventing people from experimenting. well i found a rather nice Ryobi drill that coasts all of $35 and is cordless, and the chuck can close completely on it.



all it comes with is the drill itself, and a corded charger that plugs into the drill. it does not have a removable battery or much of anything else. you will also NOT be building houses with this thing, its only a mere 8volts. it has no torque settings or anything else, pretty bare bones. but for a mere $35, its hard to go wrong, especially to those who are money conscious.

if you look up on home depot's website ( or probably any other hardware store webstire ) and search for Ryobi, you'll find it. there is also a corded version for even cheaper $30

( i chose the wireless version for mobility reasons )

 

[msrfrog]

Sorry if this post was already made somewhere else, but i just wanted to share some information people just getting into coil builds and especially those on a budget, do some pretty crazy things to straighten out or twist wire without the proper hardware.

I just wanted to make a recommendation for those wanting to make fancier coils which recommend the use of drills and stuff.

i work at home depot and i found something while working that i think everyone wanting to experiment should get. I know a lot of people don't want to spent upwards of $80-$150 on a drill! and that may be one of the barriers preventing people from experimenting. well i found a rather nice Ryobi drill that coasts all of $35 and is cordless, and the chuck can close completely on it.

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all it comes with is the drill itself, and a corded charger that plugs into the drill. it does not have a removable battery or much of anything else. you will also NOT be building houses with this thing, its only a mere 8volts. it has no torque settings or anything else, pretty bare bones. but for a mere $35, its hard to go wrong, especially to those who are money conscious.

if you look up on home depot's website ( or probably any other hardware store webstire ) and search for Ryobi, you'll find it. there is also a corded version for even cheaper $30

( i chose the wireless version for mobility reasons )

If you didn't have a drill it would be good to have anyway. Most people spend more on a tank anyway lol .

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[Cacique]

Nice find! Harbor & Freight also has nice drills.

 

[Shipdawg800]

I'd have to look but I think I bought the 12v version and have to say it is an excellent drill.


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[93gc40]

FREE wire twisting or staightening method...... Not fast just free. Let gravity do the work.

1. cut to length, I generally do 12-18 inches or more at a time. Often a 3-4 foot length for twisted wire.
2. Make 2 "S" hooks from a coat hanger,
3. tie one end of the kanthal to each of the hooks.
4. hook one hook onto something, so the kanthal hangs free. I use a Eye hook screwed to the top of a door jam.
5. Hang a weight from the lower hook. I use a Pipe wrench, approx 3lbs.
6. Spin the wrench. It big with the heavy end at the bottom, a light flic will get you 10 revs with little swing I do 20 revs at a time, When making twisted wire,. then hold.
7. slowly let, let the wrench unwind. I let it got 1 rev and stop it, then release. I should back off 5-10 rev, 25-50%.
8. Repeat till wire feels smooth to the touch or is as straight as you want it OR at the pitch you are after.

 

[defdock]

FREE wire twisting or staightening method...... Not fast just free. Let gravity do the work.

1. cut to length, I generally do 12-18 inches or more at a time. Often a 3-4 foot length for twisted wire.
2. Make 2 "S" hooks from a coat hanger,
3. tie one end of the kanthal to each of the hooks.
4. hook one hook onto something, so the kanthal hangs free. I use a Eye hook screwed to the top of a door jam.
5. Hang a weight from the lower hook. I use a Pipe wrench, approx 3lbs.
6. Spin the wrench. It big with the heavy end at the bottom, a light flic will get you 10 revs with little swing I do 20 revs at a time, When making twisted wire,. then hold.
7. slowly let, let the wrench unwind. I let it got 1 rev and stop it, then release. I should back off 5-10 rev, 25-50%.
8. Repeat till wire feels smooth to the touch or is as straight as you want it OR at the pitch you are after.

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[Andrew Rogers]

I picked up a good drill at a pawn shop for $29. Just another option for you guys