I don't know. Maybe on a bottom coil set up. I just don't see capillary action in strands.
I am probably wrong but don't see how strands would draw.
According to that thread the 3/32 7x7 rope wicks really well....sounds like the hardest part is getting a coil without hot spots due to the rough surface area. I think he solved that by wrapping the top portion of the wick with ss mesh....
I would love to try it, if it works. Would be great if I didn't have to roll mesh wicks anymore!