That's odd.. Wonder what the problem is? Is the mesh propped up against the sides? I wonder if the coil is cutting into the wick after you get it attached to the leads..
That's my guess.....the coil cutting into the wick....I need to get a tiny drill bit or something so I can wrap my coil peter k style.....I have a hard time getting a good coil wrapped when I wrap it directly on the wick....either too tight or too loose.....I did 6/7 wrap coil and got 1.5ohms...