microcoil question for protank heads

[Jeffk123]

Hey guys,
I have the concept down of how to rebuild the heads but what on earth do I wrap the coils on? I have seen people use anything from screwdrivers to surgical needles but none of which I have that fit in the slots. Is there anything else I can use like a drill bit? I just don't know what size would be best for microcoils
Thanks

 

[M_DuBb716]

I use a drill bit or a blunt tip needle, 1/16in (1.58mm) or 5/64in (1.98mm) works well for the drill bit. It's best to use something that will fit down into the slots, 1/16in is most popular for microcoils, also a 16gauge needle works, which is about 1.7mm I believe. Technically, anything over 1/16" is too large to be a micro (still works the same though). I think the widest bit you could use that will also fit into the slots is 1.8mm or so.

Hope this helps!! Check out my thread in this sub-forum, "Protank Microcoil Discussion!"

 

[M_DuBb716]

Or find a nail that will fit into the slots. If it fits into the PT slots, it isn't too big to wrap a micro. You could use a paperclip or something, but this may be too narrow, and you'll need a lot of wraps to meet the resistance you want.

 

[Jeffk123]

Thanks Guys for the response I pick up a drill bit on friday can't wait to make my first microcoil

 

[M_DuBb716]

No prob there pretty cheap at Walmart, a 2-pack is like $1.80 I believe

 

[Jeffk123]

Lol I hate going to the walmart here. But I manage a small hardware store so ill just get them there. I just was confused.on the proper size since all the videos I saw, people used a different tool in each one so it was little confusing.

 

[diab0lik]

I've been using things around 2mm OD to wrap on...wanting to try the 20ga needle nanocoil wrap though, I found some assorted 'body piercing needles' on ebay. 30 for $6...5ea. 13,14,15,16,18,20 gauge which will give me a range of ~2.4mm to .9mm to test out. I figure this should give me a pretty interesting range to test out.

 

[Flavored]

Get one of these:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/clearomizers/510520-coils-made-easy.html

 

[Huckleberried]

I also use a 1/16, a 5/64 and a 4-40 machine screw. My best is on the 5/64 even though it's a bit big for the slots. The machine screw is too wide. Pretty coils, though.

 

[Mazinny]

jewelers precision screw driver set works best for me. Found a set at my local hardware store for 3.79. It comes with 6 screw drivers, 3 of which are probably too big. The three that i use 1.0 mm, 1.4 mm and 2.0 mm ( 5/64 ). The little philips head screwdrivers that come with rebuildable atomizers are usually 1.8 mm in diameter. You can also find 1/16 (1.59 mm) screwdrivers really cheap at hardware stores.

 

[beckdg]

I also use a 1/16, a 5/64 and a 4-40 machine screw. My best is on the 5/64 even though it's a bit big for the slots. The machine screw is too wide. Pretty coils, though.

you need a 1/4" dowel. put it in a drill press and use the press to spin it like a lathe so you can shave the end in diameter just enough to fit in the cup of the kanger head. then sand the end you just thinned out down to the correct height you want to set the top of your coil. then your 5/64" wound coils can be held in with anything that fits in those slots and you use that piece to set the height. as you insert the grommet, it will set your height if you're using thicker gauge kanthal like 28 or 29 gauge. anything below 30 gauge and you'll have to bend a leg, insert the grommet, bend a leg etc. you'll be able to feel when you bottom out on your coil-setting jig to bend the leg at the right depth.

man, i wish i'd invest in a good video camera.

anyway. i've done macs t.m.s. micro coil tension winding. the jig flavored posted is far, far easier and gets the same results, repeatable and much, much faster. everyone can be an instant tension micro coil master in minutes with that thing. use the same premise, just don't support the tool you're working with.

like my step dad used to tell me when we were doing construction together; let the tool do the work, son.

 

[Huckleberried]

Man, if I only had a drill press and a lathe. Or a toothpick, Lol.

 

[Mazinny]

you need a 1/4" dowel. put it in a drill press and use the press to spin it like a lathe so you can shave the end in diameter just enough to fit in the cup of the kanger head. then sand the end you just thinned out down to the correct height you want to set the top of your coil. then your 5/64" wound coils can be held in with anything that fits in those slots and you use that piece to set the height. as you insert the grommet, it will set your height if you're using thicker gauge kanthal like 28 or 29 gauge. anything below 30 gauge and you'll have to bend a leg, insert the grommet, bend a leg etc. you'll be able to feel when you bottom out on your coil-setting jig to bend the leg at the right depth.

man, i wish i'd invest in a good video camera.

anyway. i've done macs t.m.s. micro coil tension winding. the jig flavored posted is far, far easier and gets the same results, repeatable and much, much faster. everyone can be an instant tension micro coil master in minutes with that thing. use the same premise, just don't support the tool you're working with.

like my step dad used to tell me when we were doing construction together; let the tool do the work, son.

speaking of Macs t.m.c. method , there are two videos on youtube demonstrating it, both with the jig and screwdriver, the way i do it. highly recommended !

 

[beckdg]

Man, if I only had a drill press and a lathe. Or a toothpick, Lol.

you're too much.

FYI; i vape 80% to 100% VG exclusively. 5/64" diameter (roughly 2mm) without the top grommet (to the chimney) was the only way i could get consistent results throughout a variety of coil and wick builds. that's why i mentioned the dowel/plug/jig. it made life soooo much easier when i experimented with smaller gauge wire.

speaking of Macs t.m.c. method , there are two videos on youtube demonstrating it, both with the jig and screwdriver, the way i do it. highly recommended !

yep. seen em'. highly recommend super_x_drifters vids for newcomers to vape coiling. he has one he does with the dark zero jig, too.