For all you who don't build coils yet and don't want to

[Just Me]

For a very long while, I didn't want to and didn't need to (Nautilus mini--just replace the coil).

With the new regs looming quickly, I bucked up and understood I might not be able to purchase those coils in the future. I panicked in May and started looking for MTL tanks. I found some suitable tanks, got a coil winder and an ohm checker and built some coils. The first 3-4 coils weren't all that great, but I forced myself to keep trying. (Understand, this took me a couple of months, kicking and screaming.)

I hated having being forced to do it, but I do have to say I am enjoying my vaping experience much more than I ever did before.

I'm still a tootle puffer ~1.6 ohms, ~10.5 watts, rayon wick, Kayfun mini v3 clone on a Provari Classic. Very good for me.

Unless you have a very severe case of terrible eyesight or shakes, you can certainly build your own coils. I know we all have different situations, though.

I'm female, 65 years old. Wow, did I just say that? I thought I was 40!

 

[Two_Bears]

For a very long while, I didn't want to and didn't need to (Nautilus mini--just replace the coil).

With the new regs looming quickly, I bucked up and understood I might not be able to purchase those coils in the future. I panicked in May and started looking for MTL tanks. I found some suitable tanks, got a coil winder and an ohm checker and built some coils. The first 3-4 coils weren't all that great, but I forced myself to keep trying. (Understand, this took me a couple of months, kicking and screaming.)

I hated having being forced to do it, but I do have to say I am enjoying my vaping experience much more than I ever did before.

I'm still a tootle puffer ~1.6 ohms, ~10.5 watts, rayon wick, Kayfun mini v3 clone on a Provari Classic. Very good for me.

Unless you have a very severe case of terrible eyesight or shakes, you can certainly build your own coils. I know we all have different situations, though.

I'm female, 65 years old. Wow, did I just say that? I thought I was 40!

I'm 61 years old, have 1 1/2 handa, abd almost legally blind. My eyesight is 20/600+ but if i bring tge material close enough for my eyes to focus i can read a 4 point font.

 

[Nermal]

That's a good thing, Two Bears. Seems like all product instructions these days are in 4 pt, and maybe less.

 

[Two_Bears]

That's a good thing, Two Bears. Seems like all product instructions these days are in 4 pt, and maybe less.

Yes. The bad part is i have to get tge paper about 6-8 inches from my nose.

These wireless devices and kindle books have been a God-send for me.

 

[r77r7r]

Doing the wire wrapping would be hard enough. Having to be oh-so-careful. Then, putting that there thread through (oh-so-carefully??? No Way TY Maam. Heard a man's gotta be washing his hands first for all that, too. Too much of that goin on of late also.

 

[Just Me]

My eyesight isn't what it used to be, as well as the rest of my parts, especially my back. But I will go down fighting until I can't fight any more.

 

[APathos]

Congrats on learning to build. It is quite an accomplishment and I like your build. On the P3 im using the lemo 2 ss316l, 3mm id, 5 wraps for ~1 ohm, 15 watts (bonus is this build works in tc on my other mods); Which I guess would just work on a classic, but might be a little too close to it's tolerances. And yeah, I use a nice led/magnifying combo.

 

[Belhade]

Meh, I'm not even 40 and I wrap my coils about two inches from my nose, glasses perched atop my head. I've been rebuilding Protank/EVOD coils for years - still a regular vape, 1.5Ω microcoil @ 4.0V. With increased airflow, too.

 

[corn flakes]

If my coils disappear from the market tomorrow I have about 5 years before I need to think about making coils. I have lousy eyesight and fat fingers. I have the stuff to make them.

 

[ScandaLeX]

I'm female, 65 years old. Wow, did I just say that? I thought I was 40!

Good for you!!! Age is just a state of mind anyway!!!

 

[ScandaLeX]

My eyes have been horrendous my entire life. I dont recall never not having whatever I was reading touching my nose in order for me to see it up close. Last year I started noticing that even that close to my eyes I was loosing the ability to see up close & distance......forget about it....couldn't manage that either.
Had my eyes checked & was told my nearsightedness was gone gone gone.

So I had PRK done. They say it takes a year or more for the eyes to fully recover from that surgery. I dont wear glasses any more except for the occasional readers but I swear I was able to build coils better even with minimal eyesight.
Magnifiers & lights are my friends!!!

 

[67Tele]

62 here with old eyes. This has helped a great deal: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EW1ZNC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Magnifiers & lights are my friends!!!

 

[daleron]

Love plug & play but I can & will build my own to keep vaping

 

[RoseJ]

I'm still a tootle puffer ~1.6 ohms, ~10.5 watts, rayon wick, Kayfun mini v3 clone on a Provari Classic. Very good for me.

This is my favorite combination too, but on a Provari mini. I'm lucky with coils, in that my husband builds mine. If not, I would have done the same as you - forced to do it, but kicking and screaming.

 

[Dieseler]

Learned how to build ss mesh coils years ago when i joined this forum and Scubabatdan member
designed a tank bought lifetime supply of 500 mesh 8x 11 sheets, kanthal etc .
Also rebuild the clr coils and have lifetime supply of those for the wfie and i.
Great to have options.

But like my avatar my nose and fur gets in the way cause old Luigi needs a fixture on head to see what he is doing !

 

[DingerCPA]

For a very long while, I didn't want to and didn't need to (Nautilus mini--just replace the coil).

With the new regs looming quickly, I bucked up and understood I might not be able to purchase those coils in the future. I panicked in May and started looking for MTL tanks. I found some suitable tanks, got a coil winder and an ohm checker and built some coils. The first 3-4 coils weren't all that great, but I forced myself to keep trying. (Understand, this took me a couple of months, kicking and screaming.)

I hated having being forced to do it, but I do have to say I am enjoying my vaping experience much more than I ever did before.

I'm still a tootle puffer ~1.6 ohms, ~10.5 watts, rayon wick, Kayfun mini v3 clone on a Provari Classic. Very good for me.

Unless you have a very severe case of terrible eyesight or shakes, you can certainly build your own coils. I know we all have different situations, though.

I'm female, 65 years old. Wow, did I just say that? I thought I was 40!

Hooray!!!!! Nothing more exciting than learning something new that you can actually use! Well done, my dear!

Good for you!!! Age is just a state of mind anyway!!!

Which is why I will be 6-yrs old FOREVER!!!!!

 

[Baditude]

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[Ed66]

Here is something that might be helpful
Helping Hands

 

[Formaldehyde]

If you cant build coils or don't have RDA/RTAs you are at a disadvantage for sure in the upcoming months. I cant fathom the amount of tank coils a person would have to buy to feel comfortable.

 

[r77r7r]

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Lol. But, grandmother, what big eyes you have