Coilerinas Corner

[DeloresRose]

I have a coil jig I think is what it's called one of the little tools that have the different millimeters do you think that using that and my wrist would be an adequate way of wrapping it or do I need to buy one of those coil Master kits?

You can use wire straight off the spool. If you want anything fancier than round, you can also buy spoils of that. I have never made a twisted or wrapped wire, but I have used a lot of Clapton, and even a sample of braided - which had great flavor, but a bit more spitting and didn’t hold up well at all.

I can’t recall what all is in the coil master kit, but the jig is a good idea. You can wrap around anything small enough, but you may not know what the ID of your coil is then. The jigs have the size on them.

The kit also has wire clippers and probably some sort of pliers. I’m not sure if the kit has scissors- I use those little stork sewing scissors- but probably tweezers and screw drivers are in it. Your RBAs will come with whatever screw drivers you’ll need, but they’re not exactly the best.

I only needed the jig, because I inherited my husband’s garage full of tools. I have every screwdriver, pliers, clippers etc. ever made.

Off topic - I also have about 60 padlocks and a drawer full of loose keys. WTH he was thinking doing that I’ll never know, but if my kids were still little I’d use that as punishment - clean your room or match the key to the lock! Your choice!

 

[AvaOrchid]

Oh please, no! I’m insecure enough about the type and gauge of wire I use. I do not need to start second guessing if I’m buying the right size and style of bras! I mean I just got over being paranoid about that lol.

^ this... even as a newbie to all of this I think I probably still know more about the wire for a coil than I do about the wire for undergarments

 

[DeloresRose]

^ this... even as a newbie to all of this I think I probably still know more about the wire for a coil than I do about the wire for undergarments

It was the thing for a while, in blogs and magazines, to tell us all we’re wearing the wrong bra. It didn’t help at all that every website gives a different way to measure and calculate your size, or that the sizing is entirely inconsistent not only between brands but also from one style to another.

How is it that hard to make them the same? Every 9/16 wrench I ever used fits every 9/16 nut. If you buy the right size tire, it’s going to fit your rim.

 

[TrollDragon]

BTW did the guys think we were gonna talk about bra sizes in here?

Just sayin...

 

[Zazie]

Oh please, no! I’m insecure enough about the type and gauge of wire I use. I do not need to start second guessing if I’m buying the right size and style of bras! I mean I just got over being paranoid about that lol.

I gave them up when I was thirteen, except in very rare circumstances. So much simpler that way.

 

[Zazie]

@AvaOrchid, here's what you get in the Coilmaster DIY Kit v3:
1. 1 x Diagonal pliers
2. 1 x Needle-nose pliers
3. 1 x Stainless steel folding scissors
4. 1 x Pen styled Phillips screwdriver
5. 1 x Pen styled Flathead screwdriver
6. 1 x Ceramic Tweezer (T1)
7. 1 x Elbow Tweezer (T3) (With Rubber Caps for protection)
8. 1 x 10 ft 24 GA Kanthal A1 Wire
9. 1 x 521 Mini V2
10. 1 x Coiling Kit V4
11. 1 x Silicon rubber case for jigs
12. 1 x T styled HEX screwdriver (◇1.25mm, ◇1.5mm, ◇2.0mm）
13. 3 x Japanese Organic Cotton

 

[vaper1960]

Silver Metal Chainlink Bra Bikini Chain Top Harness Chainlink Bralette
Don't know if it's kanthal, stainless steel or nichrome.

 

[Letitia]

I gave them up when I was thirteen, except in very rare circumstances. So much simpler that way.

I seldom wear one outside of work and not always then.

 

[AvaOrchid]

@AvaOrchid, here's what you get in the Coilmaster DIY Kit v3:
1. 1 x Diagonal pliers
2. 1 x Needle-nose pliers
3. 1 x Stainless steel folding scissors
4. 1 x Pen styled Phillips screwdriver
5. 1 x Pen styled Flathead screwdriver
6. 1 x Ceramic Tweezer (T1)
7. 1 x Elbow Tweezer (T3) (With Rubber Caps for protection)
8. 1 x 10 ft 24 GA Kanthal A1 Wire
9. 1 x 521 Mini V2
10. 1 x Coiling Kit V4
11. 1 x Silicon rubber case for jigs
12. 1 x T styled HEX screwdriver (◇1.25mm, ◇1.5mm, ◇2.0mm）
13. 3 x Japanese Organic Cotton

It's nice to have the list I feel like the items on there that I don't have an equivalent of aren't exciting or necessary enough at this point to purchase the whole thing . However I might be singing a different tune after my wire gets here and I try making a coil LOL

 

[AvaOrchid]

It was the thing for a while, in blogs and magazines, to tell us all we’re wearing the wrong bra. It didn’t help at all that every website gives a different way to measure and calculate your size, or that the sizing is entirely inconsistent not only between brands but also from one style to another.

How is it that hard to make them the same? Every 9/16 wrench I ever used fits every 9/16 nut. If you buy the right size tire, it’s going to fit your rim.

I guess they had to keep everyone guessing just like they do with the size of a pair of pants or a skirt. I hate having to remember what size I am at each different store I shop for clothes at because it varies so widely And God I think I do remember in every woman's magazine and cooking magazine and website that had anything to do with anything they considered a female interest there would be something about how you're not fitting your bra properly LOL

 

[Letitia]

It's nice to have the list I feel like the items on there that I don't have an equivalent of aren't exciting or necessary enough at this point to purchase the whole thing . However I might be singing a different tune after my wire gets here and I try making a coil LOL

Honestly unless you just want the container you don't need a kit. Cheaper to just pickup tools individually. Would recommend a good set of ceramic tweezers, handy for strumming the coils while pulsing. You can't do that with anything metal. I like the coil master better than the clone but clone works fine. CM will run 6-10 dollars.

 

[DeloresRose]

I seldom wear one outside of work and not always then.

Not an option for me, even at home. Just too uncomfortable without support.

 

[AngeNZ]

Just sayin...

This one is X-rated

Fused clapton - ss316l 30*2/40 2.5mm id on a Project X RTA deck

 

[AvaOrchid]

Honestly unless you just want the container you don't need a kit. Cheaper to just pickup tools individually. Would recommend a good set of ceramic tweezers, handy for strumming the coils while pulsing. You can't do that with anything metal. I like the coil master better than the clone but clone works fine. CM will run 6-10 dollars.

I've got the coil jig, wire snips, what I call fishing pliers, the little curved tweezers that are metal that I used to maneuver the wick to the little channels, I've got the ceramic tweezers, I got some little metal brush that came with everything, an assortment of screw drivers but I have 5,000 of those anyway LOL I have the third-worst pair of scissors that I've ever seen ha.. but I have some really good sharp tiny scissors as well.. What is the little tiny metal brush and why is it in the little set that I bought...it's not the coil Master One it's just one of those generic sets that say they're for home electronics when absolutely 100% obviously for vaping LOL

 

[AvaOrchid]

I have sort of a curiosity question. I don't feel like I'm anywhere close to being ready for something like a mechanical mod because it doesn't have safety features and I certainly do not have a proper understanding yet to jump into something like that. However from a stockpiling point of view I feel like a lot of people are including mechanical mods in their stuff even if they don't intend on using them immediately. Is there a ruggedness or less chance of something going wrong as far as the unit breaking with a Mech mod? My thought process is though I am not ready for something like that more than likely vaping as we know it is not going to be as easy somewhat soon and I could purchase one before all hell breaks loose and learn about it overtime and have one more item that may be less likely to break due to a chipset or something technical like that. What are the advantages of a Mech mod? Also what in the world is a dovpo SafeLink I mean I understand it reads variables and some other aspects but does it add a layer of safety to something like a Mech mod? I'm definitely on a budget and I need to make the best choices for the best chance of longevity

 

[Zazie]

@AvaOrchid, the little brushes are handy for cleaning coils, air holes, and the like.

As for mechs, as you surmised, there's just less that can break in 'em.

You can read about what the Dovpo Safe Link does here.

 

[Letitia]

This one is X-rated

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Fused clapton - ss316l 30*2/40 2.5mm id on a Project X RTA deck

 

[Letitia]

I've got the coil jig, wire snips, what I call fishing pliers, the little curved tweezers that are metal that I used to maneuver the wick to the little channels, I've got the ceramic tweezers, I got some little metal brush that came with everything, an assortment of screw drivers but I have 5,000 of those anyway LOL I have the third-worst pair of scissors that I've ever seen ha.. but I have some really good sharp tiny scissors as well.. What is the little tiny metal brush and why is it in the little set that I bought...it's not the coil Master One it's just one of those generic sets that say they're for home electronics when absolutely 100% obviously for vaping LOL

The metal brushes are for cleaning the coil after a dry burn. Brush gently without firing the coil. I like using a 521 tab because it's just too easy to fire a mod without meaning to.

PWM mods like the Dovpo's are vv with protections like reverse battery and won't fire if ohms are too low. True mechs have no protections outside of the user.

 

[AvaOrchid]

For new builders I recommend 26g kanthal, easy to work with and fast ramp. Guessing 2.5mm id (inner diameter) would be a good starting point.

So I'm just checking that I'm using the steam engine calculator correctly. With 26 gauge stainless steel round wire going for an internal diameter of 2.5 and over 1 ohm resistance are people actually wrapping the coil between 16 and 26 times around the jig? Cuz those are the results I'm getting I'm playing around with it but even when I go down into the .8 ohm range I'm still getting double-digit wraps that just doesn't seem reasonable.. I mean that's no longer a coil it's a slinky.. having a hard time believing that that's what people are doing

 

[DeloresRose]

So I'm just checking that I'm using the steam engine calculator correctly. With 26 gauge stainless steel round wire going for an internal diameter of 2.5 and over 1 ohm resistance are people actually wrapping the coil between 16 and 26 times around the jig? Cuz those are the results I'm getting I'm playing around with it but even when I go down into the .8 ohm range I'm still getting double-digit wraps that just doesn't seem reasonable.. I mean that's no longer a coil it's a slinky.. having a hard time believing that that's what people are doing

To get to 1.0 ohm, you’re going to need much thinner wire. Which is difficult to work with. Which is why I resigned myself to lower ohms. With 26 gauge it’s pretty easy to get a .3 or .4 coil. So, with a single coil atty, I’m pretty happy, but I do prefer DL.