Losing the will to coil - advice needed

[fredh]

not sure what to tell you I have 2 kayfun`s 1 clone and 1 real deal, first time used 32g and cotton, found wire was to thin didn`t like the performance. Changed to 30ga and silica and didn`t have a problem works great. I use a mini screwdriver to wrap the coil take it off, heat and compress the coil, then put it back on the sd to aid in placement and ease of attaching to the post, after which slide the sd out after you line your coil over the air hole. Cotton your silica is just personal both work silica is more heat resistant and cotton is easier to replace without doing anything to the coil. Good luck and happy vaping. Once you get it right you`ll love your kayfun they work well.

 

[tj99959]

You don't even want to know about my first attempt at making a coil. The air got very blue around here.
In no time at all you will be thiking this is to easy ... why didn't I do it this way to start with.

My only problem with wrapping coils is that a coil will last so long that I forget what ga. wire I used, or how many wraps. I made the coil that is in my KF in Feburary, and it still performs like the day I did the build.

 

[coalyard]

Just be patient and gentle...they're only little things those coils are! I learned on PT2's before I got my Kayfuns. If you can build a micro coil for those GD tiny things, a KF is simple by comparison. Just keep at it, and be patient.

 

[doots]

practice, dont use torch, not needed.. get magnification. tweezers. 30g is fine.. dont tighten the wires too much. you are breaking the leads.. more practice and it will become second nature to you... hang in there.

 

[Dampmaskin]

My only problem with wrapping coils is that a coil will last so long that I forget what ga. wire I used, or how many wraps.

The solution.

 

[Drauder]

Why torch? When I did mine. I didn't use a torch or dry burn. It works very well. I wrapped it around a screw, then threaded the screw out and threaded in a cotton wick. I used kanthal from Canvape. What is the purpose to torch or dry burn?

 

[KenS]

I'm a newbie at building coils, but found out real quick that if you don't let the wire twist in your fingers when wraping on the mandrill, it will work harden and break easily. Don't hold it so tight, it's not string.

 

[Anachro12]

I don't torch unless it is a braided wire coil like tigerwire. I use a WizMo to wrap my coils, makes it super easy and precise and I can use the little mandrel to position and adjust the coil on the posts when installing.

 

[scrappydoo]

OK, took the advice given. Used a ridiculously bright light, no torch, just my fingers, 30g Kanthal, 9 wraps on 2mm mandrel, kept it on mandrel. Got it first time. Thanks, everyone. Now I just have to sort out the leaking air hole and I'll be set. Onwards and upwards

 

[TFL!]

If you want a helping hand try this one http://www.harborfreight.com/jumbo-helping-hands-with-led-lights-65779.html

 

[Lessifer]

I know I always try for perfect coils, and usually fall far short of perfection, honestly tiny gaps in a micro coil work about 95% as well as a "perfect" one.

 

[Vwls]

Wrapping coils is easy as pie once you know what to do.

YouTube is your friend! Just search for the device you are using - there should be dozens of how-to vids that show you step by step exactly how to do it right. Following someone's visuals makes it all so easy.

Here is the video that made it all hit home for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XjH8lFurPk

Oh, and get yourself some 28 gauge as mentioned earlier in this thread Happy coiling!

 

[sarahdickson82]

Well I gave up and just buy my coils now lol

 

[scrappydoo]

If you want a helping hand try this one http://www.harborfreight.com/jumbo-helping-hands-with-led-lights-65779.html

Tempting. I'm in the UK, but I'm sure there will be something similar on Amazon. At the moment, I'm considering an Optivisor. Tried a really cheap head-mounted magnifier but the focal length was horrible.