Homemade Coil Wrapping Tool
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Hey All,
I happened to fashion something similar today as well. Mine is made from a block of plexiglass.
It was going to be a simple coil wrapping jig, then I realized I could make it more multi-purpose, so I added a mod well and an inverted tip well.
Plus, to save a step, I don't screw the screw in at all; a simple 1.5 turns around the screw automatically locks it into place and I can pull it as tight as I need.
Here's a pic.
That's all,
Matt!
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I happened to fashion something similar today as well. Mine is made from a block of plexiglass.
It was going to be a simple coil wrapping jig, then I realized I could make it more multi-purpose, so I added a mod well and an inverted tip well.
Plus, to save a step, I don't screw the screw in at all; a simple 1.5 turns around the screw automatically locks it into place and I can pull it as tight as I need.
Here's a pic.
That's all,
Matt!
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk
Hey All,
I happened to fashion something similar today as well. Mine is made from a block of plexiglass.
It was going to be a simple coil wrapping jig, then I realized I could make it more multi-purpose, so I added a mod well and an inverted tip well.
Plus, to save a step, I don't screw the screw in at all; a simple 1.5 turns around the screw automatically locks it into place and I can pull it as tight as I need.
Here's a pic.
That's all,
Matt!
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Haaaa thats just great Matt, an apv show off stand coil winding jig combo.
so does the cat hold the apv while you're wrapping wire jkHeres a real nice well done version of this dark zero jig shwon by ECF member super-X-drifter from the thread below...
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/471359-size-coils.html
How To Make A Perfect Micro Coil With The Darkzero Coil Jig - YouTube
hth,
Jon
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/471359-size-coils.html
How To Make A Perfect Micro Coil With The Darkzero Coil Jig - YouTube
hth,
Jon
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I can dig it. It's all about the torsion baby. Keeps the build rock solid. [in my best Mike Myers]
I have a homemade solution that's really simple too
A lot more practical for a small gauge like 32 AWG (no shop tools required, for the chronically clumsy).
Happy Holidays! Good luck.
Haaaa thats just great Matt, an apv show off stand coil winding jig combo.
Thanks! Yes, the cat used to hold the APV, but now he'd rather help wrap the coils.... I'm happy either way.
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I've watched this 374 times today.... Like coil porn...
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I've been building so many different coils lately and could sometimes use a 3rd hand. A piece of scrap aluminum caught my eye so I picked it up and drilled some holes to slip the nail stubs I've been using into. Added a screw to pin down the wire tail, giving me a third hand.
Hey All,
I happened to fashion something similar today as well. Mine is made from a block of plexiglass.
It was going to be a simple coil wrapping jig, then I realized I could make it more multi-purpose, so I added a mod well and an inverted tip well.
Plus, to save a step, I don't screw the screw in at all; a simple 1.5 turns around the screw automatically locks it into place and I can pull it as tight as I need.
Here's a pic.
That's all,
Matt!
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk
Very nice. I love the idea of an atty holder. I bet it makes installing coils easier.
I've been building so many different coils lately and could sometimes use a 3rd hand. A piece of scrap aluminum caught my eye so I picked it up and drilled some holes to slip the nail stubs I've been using into. Added a screw to pin down the wire tail, giving me a third hand.
Love this
I like how compact this is. You guys are giving me great ideas for a new jig
This is my old one I made a couple years ago. I changed the wood part to a smaller dowel so it also assists in putting the coil on.
The other end had a 510 battery connector to help getting the sleeves off of some of the old style carto tanks to rewick. Didn't want to ruin the threads on my mod.
The other end had a 510 battery connector to help getting the sleeves off of some of the old style carto tanks to rewick. Didn't want to ruin the threads on my mod.
I am fine to manually rebuild PT2 single coil and different types for my Kayfun
but this topic and what I see on the pictures - just great,
have to admit it.
I wish it would come to the shop even with some price for it!
but this topic and what I see on the pictures - just great,
have to admit it.
I wish it would come to the shop even with some price for it!
Guys for the sake of newbs (hi) can you show a pic with the wick? (how do you insert the wick after you wrap? do you use a wick?)
Yes, most use a wick of some sort. Typically the helper tools pictured so far are for wrapping coils before wicking. My requirement for a tool included being able to leave the coil on the pin/nail/bit etc... until mounted in whatever atomizer I'm using. Once mounted I slide the nail out of the coil and go about whatever steps follow for the coil type such as oxidize pulsing with SS or micro coil squeeze.
Once the coil is ready for a wick it's time to thread your choice of material.
- Cotton gets one end rolled into a tight little point and pulled through. Sized so that it has just a light drag on the coils.
- XC (ceramic wick), Ekowool, Silica, yarn... I use a small piece of rolling paper tightly rolled on and past the end to keep the frayed ends from catching on the coil as it is inserted (a little moisture helps).
- SS mesh gets rolled just tight enough to lightly drag on the coil as I twist it through (slightly tighter roll right at the insert end).
I also use the 1/8 hole in my tool to insert flexible wicks and a needle/paperclip etc... to wrap around. The needle helps keep things stable for getting the right tension and a clean wrap.
Here's a picture of a pre-wrap coil with SS mesh inserted as the wick...
Once the coil is ready for a wick it's time to thread your choice of material.
- Cotton gets one end rolled into a tight little point and pulled through. Sized so that it has just a light drag on the coils.
- XC (ceramic wick), Ekowool, Silica, yarn... I use a small piece of rolling paper tightly rolled on and past the end to keep the frayed ends from catching on the coil as it is inserted (a little moisture helps).
- SS mesh gets rolled just tight enough to lightly drag on the coil as I twist it through (slightly tighter roll right at the insert end).
I also use the 1/8 hole in my tool to insert flexible wicks and a needle/paperclip etc... to wrap around. The needle helps keep things stable for getting the right tension and a clean wrap.
Here's a picture of a pre-wrap coil with SS mesh inserted as the wick...
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