here is what i did: I folded the outside edge This should be step 2
(it doesn't seem to blend into the roll very well) I took the torch to the whole sheet on both sides several times This should be step 1
and dunked it in distilled water before rolling. Do NOT dunk at this step.
I dipped it in vg Do NOT add juice at this step.
and scorched it several times. That caught on fire so i'd have to dunk it in the water and blot it on the paper towel. I tried rolling it on a screw. I tried rolling it straight onto the wick. I tried the paper. I've re-lit the coil to make sure it's really oxidized. ( i pulled out my first oxidized wick this morning cuz i found small indents in it. I've tried 4/5 and 3/4. i'm angling up the bottom coil to keep it from touching the base and also the bottom screw. So, if you see something wrong in any of the above, please let me know. I started twisting the wick to try and shake out the hotspots. I add juice to the coils and burn if i can get it to start firing. I notice that the coils don't heat up right away if I don't have a hot spot. doesn't that mean it has something to do with my connections or the tightness of the wrap? I know i'm getting close
yup, i rolled it around the allen key. sometimes i seem to have the coil to far over to the left. on this last wick, i cut the bottom at a 45 degree angle. it's not touching the bottom
There is confusion on your oxidizing steps, Tiff.
Try this next time:
1. take a half sheet. (using scissors, cutting it in half)
2. torch it til turns red for a good 20-30 seconds.
3. fold the far edge, crease the fold tight like a piece of paper you're going to tear.
4. roll the non-folded edge over towards the folded edge. Using the Allen or a straightened Medium/lg paperclip or lg saftey pin to roll it on. CHECK SIZE TO WICK HOLE
5. Cut one end 45% reinsert the pin, and torch the dry rolled wick.
6. Dunk the hot wick in distilled water.
7. roll or pat with paper towel.
8. Repeat the Torch/Dunk/Pat 3 times. Making sure to burn the ends real good too.
9. Juice the wick
10. Light the wick with Bic Lighter
11. Let the fire go out naturally.
12. Repeat the Juice/light 3 x
13. Lucky number 13!! Insert into wick into your pre coiled coils OR wrap your coils onto the wick and then insert it all OR insert the wick and coil it.
13.b. Optional is to wrap a tiny cut of tobacco paper around the top part of the wick before coiling.
14. Cut the wick even with the post.
I hope this helps to clarify the mesh steps.
Scott, Igetcha69 shows the oxidization steps on some of his earlier videos. I believe he now uses the Jack Frost method, (step 1 & 2) skips steps 3-8 and jumps to step 9-13.
The majority of us just added step 1 & 2 to the rest of the list, to assure success. I over do it, and am happy. ElfStone and Scott under do it now and are happy. We'll get you happy too, Tiff, it's just a matter of getting the steps in order for you. Hang in there
ACTUAL STEPS you'll be taking:
The above reads like more work than it is.
1. oxidize dry, fold the edge, roll er up
2. oxidize 3x with the torch, dunk n dry
3. prime 3x with juice and bic lighter (no dunks!)
4. add coils one way or another.
Ha! See! It can be simpilified once every single step is clear.
edit: already have to come back and clarify step 2. by adding the word "torch"
edit: added check Size to Wick Hole
edit: added Cut mesh using scissors (or anything that cuts nicely, really)
edit: added cut top of wick evenly with center post.
Sounds promising!
