It's very difficult to put built coil on WRONG side of posts, but...

[Steelgirl]

But I've done it ! Twice lol. The first time, I caught myself while having said difficulty getting wires into posts. Then I slapped myself when I saw why ! Then today, I did it again. Was having difficulty getting wires into posts, but I prevailed and reveled in my success. Then I looked at it and said a few bad words %#**%# ! I had already trimmed the wires and everything too ! Back to the spool of wire I went. Oh, well nothing like getting plenty of practice winding coils.

Considering (until 3 days ago) I've never been anywhere close to building coils or even using RBAs (or RDAs) I think I'm doing pretty good. I can't be the only one that has been a dork, or at least admitted it

Heres to good times ahead !

 

[muzichead]

What atty do you have?

 

[Treebeard]

But I've done it ! Twice lol. The first time, I caught myself while having said difficulty getting wires into posts. Then I slapped myself when I saw why ! Then today, I did it again. Was having difficulty getting wires into posts, but I prevailed and reveled in my success. Then I looked at it and said a few bad words %#**%# ! I had already trimmed the wires and everything too ! Back to the spool of wire I went. Oh, well nothing like getting plenty of practice winding coils.

Considering (until 3 days ago) I've never been anywhere close to building coils or even using RBAs (or RDAs) I think I'm doing pretty good. I can't be the only one that has been a dork, or at least admitted it

Heres to good times ahead !

What atty do you have?

I'm guessing RM2. You'll be up to speed in no time Steelgirl. There is a wealth of info here and lots of reonaughts who are happy to help...just ask. In keeping with another post that muzichead and I responded to: Be sure to test fire your coils (by burst firing them before wicking) and making sure you coil is firing evenly and always check your ohms.

 

[Mrs C]

I had a few months practice with PT coils, so I feel like I'm building on a football field.
It won't take long til you can throw one out in a couple of minutes easy.

 

[elscorcho]

I'll admit itI've done the same thing when rushing!

The good news is that once you make the mistake, you'll always double check!

 

[Steelgirl]

Oh, yes all my coils get checked before I put on my Reo. It's just funny that I fought and faught to get legs into wrong side of posts UGH!

And yes, I feel sure that building the coil, inserting cotton will come very naturally in no time. I agree, the Reo is a great starter RBA, from what I've seen on you tube vids.

 

[Marvin & Sennie]

hey don't feel bad, I've done it myself!! lol

But I've done it ! Twice lol. The first time, I caught myself while having said difficulty getting wires into posts. Then I slapped myself when I saw why ! Then today, I did it again. Was having difficulty getting wires into posts, but I prevailed and reveled in my success. Then I looked at it and said a few bad words %#**%# ! I had already trimmed the wires and everything too ! Back to the spool of wire I went. Oh, well nothing like getting plenty of practice winding coils.

Considering (until 3 days ago) I've never been anywhere close to building coils or even using RBAs (or RDAs) I think I'm doing pretty good. I can't be the only one that has been a dork, or at least admitted it

Heres to good times ahead !

 

[patrao_n]

One thing I have noticed new people doing. Is not firing the cool before wicking. You can either fire the cool dry with no wick or take a lighter or torch to the wire before building. The wires (every one I have bought) has an oil on it. This oil is meant to protect the wire from oxidation and the process it goes through to become that diameter. At first I thought it was oil from my fingers. But after doing a build with nitrile gloves on, its not.

Sent from my Reo Grand 3.0

 

[itsmedave]

I did it myself earlier today. The wires went through the posts so easily and I looked down at it and just sighed.

 

[Chowderhead1972]

I don't understand the issue.... Are you talking about clockwise vs counter-clockwise? I never reverse wind one coil in a dual coil set-up. I just form the Kanthal to make both coils level or lean slightly down towards the tail.

 

[Raynman]

I think they're talking about the side opposite the feed hole.