This Tool...

[Cullin Kin]

I need it! I wanted to ask, is this something that was specifically created for vaping? Or is it something that was repurposed for vaping?

The reason I ask is it would be awesome if I could just stop by a hardware store and pick one up. Any ideas?

vape Happy,
Cullin Kin

 

[Sirius]

I got mine off of eBay..It has so many uses..Very versatile coil tool imo.

 

[Thayamax]

I'd like to know that, too!

Edit: What's it called?

 

[State O' Flux]

I have a set, and loan them out to those that don't have anything... but my main coil tools these days are an authentic set of Kuro Koilers by Kuro Concepts. The originals are not cheap, but they are premium quality... just like everything Jon makes.
If you're on a budget, there are clones... the best set I've found is this particular SKU at FastTech.

 

[alicewonderland]

$3.58 Vaping Coil Winding Jig Tool w/ Phillips Screwdriver for Rebuildable Atomizers - stainless steel / 1.5mm + 2.0mm + 2.5mm + 3.0mm + 3.5mm sections at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

they have one with a phillips head screwdriver on one side too lol

 

[Cullin Kin]

I'd like to know that, too!

Edit: What's it called?

On all the Vape sites it's called a Coil Jig, but so is everything else that helps wrap coils lol. It's an awesome tool though.

@everyone Thanks for posting. I know they are available online from quite a few different vendors. lol I just wanted to know if they were some sort of repurposed tool for vaping I could pick up at the hardware store.

 

[jbok]

I have two on the way from these guys
Rebuildables | Micro Coil Jig | VaporBeast

 

[beckdg]

Mactechvaper (I think that's how he spells his username) is insanely into precision tools. If anyone knows the tools original purpose and name, he's likely to know it. Send him a pm. He's usually a friendly, helpful guy.

Tapatyped

 

[Underwhelmed]

I got one with my Smokeless Owl bottom feeder mod.

 

[Cullin Kin]

Mactechvaper (I think that's how he spells his username) is insanely into precision tools. If anyone knows the tools original purpose and name, he's likely to know it. Send him a pm. He's usually a friendly, helpful guy.

Tapatyped

Thank you!!!! I will!!

 

[Andy79Z28]

I was at Michelle's craft store and in the knitting section i saw something very similar.

 

[philoshop]

Looks like a hole size tolerance gauge, aka, a go/no-go gauge. I can see the utility for coil winding though.

 

[VictorViper]

I have a set, and loan them out to those that don't have anything... but my main coil tools these days are an authentic set of Kuro Koilers by Kuro Concepts. The originals are not cheap, but they are premium quality... just like everything Jon makes.
If you're on a budget, there are clones... the best set I've found is this particular SKU at FastTech.

I had planned to pick this particular item up tomorrow. Sorry to derail but I'd like to know if it will produce tension coils?

 

[Wraith504]

I had planned to pick this particular item tomorrow. Sorry to derail but I'd like to know if it will produce tension coils?

Nothing is applying any tension to the wire as it is wrapped except for your hands so it is not a true tension coil. You can make a contact coil if thats what you are referring to.

 

[State O' Flux]

I had planned to pick this particular item up tomorrow. Sorry to derail but I'd like to know if it will produce tension coils?

Yes, the Kuro Koiler does apply a modest tension, but more importantly, it is consistent... as opposed to hand coiling on a bare shaft, where tension applied can be fairly random, depending on the individual and the tool used to hold the wrap end of the wire strand.

User instructions and a video can be found at the Kuro / VaporDNA link in my first post.

If you want to control tension to a greater degree, refer to the Super X Drifter thread on the subject.

 

[VictorViper]

Thanks guys. I had actually planned to build up the DIY version of the tension jig as presented by @turbocad6, but it'll likely take a little time to source the parts for it without dropping $50, so I figured this would do a good enough job in the meantime. Light-but-even tension is definitely better than my current finger-shredding technique!

[EDIT] Thanks for mentioning the video, I hadn't scrolled all the way down and totally missed it!

 

[Cullin Kin]

For anyone who is interested, Hobby Lobby carries something very similar. They're called 'Jump-Ring Mandrels.' Thank you to the poster who mentioned craft store may carry these!

Jump Ring Mandrels | Shop Hobby Lobby

 

[ReigntheGamer]

Thanks guys. I had actually planned to build up the DIY version of the tension jig as presented by @turbocad6, but it'll likely take a little time to source the parts for it without dropping $50, so I figured this would do a good enough job in the meantime. Light-but-even tension is definitely better than my current finger-shredding technique!

[EDIT] Thanks for mentioning the video, I hadn't scrolled all the way down and totally missed it!

Amazon.com: Artistic Wire Coiling Gizmo(R) Deluxe Winder for Jewelry Making

 

[Alien Traveler]

I need it! I wanted to ask, is this something that was specifically created for vaping? Or is it something that was repurposed for vaping?

The reason I ask is it would be awesome if I could just stop by a hardware store and pick one up. Any ideas?

Vape Happy,
Cullin Kin

If you are not willing to buy online, your best bet should be something like Hobby-Lobby or Michael's. I do not know for sure, but wire craft is quite popular, so may be they carry out something like this:
Small Wire Wrap Jump Ring Mandrel | Fusion Beads

 

[tj99959]

Calibrated mandrels have been around for hundreds of years, they come in many different sizes, and serve many different needs. I don't think any industry could claim ownership of the idea.

I have as set (for checking carburetor jet sizes) that looks almost identical to those, and their probably 40 years old.