From the short video it looks like a great coil rig. Not sure about the $35 price, though. 
Not wanting to take any chances, I (pre) ordered one.
Not wanting to take any chances, I (pre) ordered one.
New Coil Rig -- Sidewinder from RBA Supplies
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Yeah, kind of expensive. I just use this...
11 bux http://www.artisticwire.com/product-p/jteconwin1.htm
11 bux http://www.artisticwire.com/product-p/jteconwin1.htm
I think it's a good idea, and should work really well, but for that price, I'll stick with my Gizmo. Wait awhile, and you will find them cheaper.
Amazing theory. That's the one reason I don't use my artistic coiling jig, as its so bulky and requires setup/take down (i have a toddler so nothing can stay permanent). Two handed operation has me very intrigued. I will wait for a price drop though.
I bought a Gizmo, but completely stopped using after a few times. By the time I get the gizmo out, set it up, and get going I could already be done rolling a few coils. My 2.5 mm screwdriver and kanthal are always within arms reach at my desk, so its easier grabbing them and doing it manually. I thought a coiler would help me wrap nicer looking coils....nope, they look just as good done by hand.
This one looks nice but price is steep and I'd probably end up doing the same thing anyway. I'm a lazy ........ Although you can do the same thing that coiler is doing to help you wrap nicer with a screwdriver. Instead of pressing the kanthal past the handle, hold the kanthal along the screwdriver handle similar to how this coiler works, and your fingers will be out of the way of your wrapping.
This one looks nice but price is steep and I'd probably end up doing the same thing anyway. I'm a lazy ........ Although you can do the same thing that coiler is doing to help you wrap nicer with a screwdriver. Instead of pressing the kanthal past the handle, hold the kanthal along the screwdriver handle similar to how this coiler works, and your fingers will be out of the way of your wrapping.
Pretty much the exact same story here. I bought the Gizmo, used it a couple of times, and decided it was too much hassle. I mainly use a 2.4mm screwdriver and hold the Kanthal along the handle, like you. I also straighten my Kanthal before wrapping a coil. I'll usually clip off a bunch of lengths of 24, 26, and 28 and spend the 20 minutes or so to straighten a pile of wires. When I want to wrap, I just get a pre-cut straightened wire and grab my trusty screwdriver. Takes all of 30 seconds to wind a picturesque coil.
Yeah, so do I, but if I can replace that space-killer with a much more portable and space saving device, I think it might be worth a shot.
Yeah, kind of expensive. I just use this...
11 bux http://www.artisticwire.com/product-p/jteconwin1.htm
Can't find it on their website, but they're sold by rbasupplies.
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Probably started as a Dowel Rod and a couple of pins.
Simple, neat and way over priced.
Simple, neat and way over priced.
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