Kuro Coiler...bah!

[Kevin MacDonald]

Ordered one from Amazon, arrived today.
Could tell immediately it was a clone.
Thought I'd try it anyway...
Suffice to say I'm using my 2mm drillbit again.
Oh well, another lesson learnt

 

[gandymarsh]

I don't own one but I thought about buying one awhile back. Back then they wanted $20 each which I thought was ridiculous.

For some, they might help, bad hands or bad eyesight etc.

Why don't you like it?

 

[Kevin MacDonald]

Hey gandymarsh, the promotional video makes it look easy
I don't know whether it's because the one I got is a clone but the coils kept overlapping.
Easier and neater for me with the drill bit

 

[gandymarsh]

I guess there is a trick to it. The video I watched said to not put any pressure on it, let it do it's own thing.

I use a coil tool similar to this and it works fine. I have a small vise that I clamp it in.

 

[suprtrkr]

I don't bother to use the spinny top cap, but I do like the mandrels and handle.

 

[Rickb119]

I use one of these to hold my bit. Tap Wrenches | MSCDirect.com Not perfect, but better than holding just the bit (my fingers got tired that way ).

 

[nyiddle]

Hey gandymarsh, the promotional video makes it look easy
I don't know whether it's because the one I got is a clone but the coils kept overlapping.
Easier and neater for me with the drill bit

Don't put any pressure on it as you're twisting. It'll naturally compress the coils.

 

[hurricanegirl100]

It took me a few tries to figure out how to wrap a coil with it, but now, I don't build coils any other way.

 

[SUPER K]

Love mine. It's nearly idiot proof, and I tested it to idiot proof levels. Give it a few more tries, it may not be your thing though.

 

[AXIOM_1]

I got a box full of kuro jigs...don't use them. Just a good ole fashioned drill bit for me.

 

[Firestorm]

I don't know whether it's because the one I got is a clone but the coils kept overlapping.

From what I've read, the cloned Kuro Coilers can suck and result in overlapping coils. In my experience, the bona fide units work great. It's sad when people have bad experiences with cloned goods and then taint the reputation of the original (you were careful not to do this, so my comment is not directed at you).

 

[AXIOM_1]

From what I've read, the cloned Kuro Coilers can suck and result in overlapping coils. In my experience, the bona fide units work great. It's sad when people have bad experiences with cloned goods and then taint the reputation of the original (you were careful not to do this, so my comment is not directed at you).

My cloned drill bit works pretty darn good.

 

[Stosh]

Coiled for the last few years on a toothpick, micro-screwdriver shaft or other handy round shaft, no problems. Picked up a cheap coiler and it works, just no better or worse than my first toothpick.

 

[Kevin MacDonald]

I guess there is a trick to it. The video I watched said to not put any pressure on it, let it do it's own thing.

I use a coil tool similar to this and it works fine. I have a small vise that I clamp it in.

Hey gandymarsh, I've seen this one. Think I'll give it a try, cheers!

 

[MacTechVpr]

Ordered one from Amazon, arrived today.
Could tell immediately it was a clone.
Thought I'd try it anyway...
Suffice to say I'm using my 2mm drillbit again.
Oh well, another lesson learnt

Thirty seconds, predictable repeatable results. You need to oxidize Kanthal for a non-shorting contact microcoil, the most power in the least space. Think contact patch on a performance tire.

(This, plus all the methods you might need for installing in anything.)

Protank MicroCoil Discussion!!
Tensioned Micro Coils. The next step.

Pipe up and some experienced vet will step up to lend a hand.

Good luck all.

Tehnsioned Contact Micro Coil, MacTechVpr

• MacTechVpr
• Jun 25, 2015
• coil contact tensioned

 

[Kevin MacDonald]

I don't bother to use the spinny top cap, but I do like the mandrels and handle.

I'll try that in the morning

 

[Kevin MacDonald]

I use one of these to hold my bit. Tap Wrenches | MSCDirect.com Not perfect, but better than holding just the bit (my fingers got tired that way ).

Cheers Rickb119, funny how everyone's got their own way for wrapping coils

 

[Kevin MacDonald]

Don't put any pressure on it as you're twisting. It'll naturally compress the coils.

Hey nyiddle, thanks, I'll keep trying though I think I need to buy the authentic item...

 

[Kevin MacDonald]

It took me a few tries to figure out how to wrap a coil with it, but now, I don't build coils any other way.

Hey hurricanegirl100, I'm going to order from the official site and try again, thanks.

 

[Kevin MacDonald]

Love mine. It's nearly idiot proof, and I tested it to idiot proof levels. Give it a few more tries, it may not be your thing though.

Hey SUPER K, I'm going to order from the official site and try again, thanks.