What building tools do I need?

[Myrany]

Well, I will not be using a mech, but I do know about Steam Engine.

Even without a mech it is helpful. If you know you like a 0.5 ohm coil at 25 watts on your device it is really nice to be able to know I need x wraps at y diameter to get 0.5 ohms. That is what the software can tell you.

When I started these calculators were not really around. I could calculate ohms law to figure out safety for my REO but actually getting the right ohms in the coils was more trial and error making coil after coil until I figured out 7 wraps on this screw gives me what I need.

 

[Richard Winter]

I am definitely interested in an Ohm Reader. I am a bit clumsy and agree that stability is nice to have.

Thay are good to use as a base for building and to read the resistance at the same time.

 

[Mordacai]

@Redbird11, a good pair of side cutters and sharp scissors are a must.

For coiling rods, anything that has the right OD will do fine. But are you going to be making contact coils or spaced coils?

And a pair of ceramic tweezers and model makers tweezers or the likes are good. Ceramic ones can be used with the coil and the others can be used to sort out the wicking.

 

[Richard Winter]

Even without a mech it is helpful. If you know you like a 0.5 ohm coil at 25 watts on your device it is really nice to be able to know I need x wraps at y diameter to get 0.5 ohms. That is what the software can tell you.

When I started these calculators were not really around. I could calculate ohms law to figure out safety for my REO but actually getting the right ohms in the coils was more trial and error making coil after coil until I figured out 7 wraps on this screw gives me what I need.

I've spent the last 4yrs designing a suite of calculators, 7 in all, for a website I'm building around vaping.

 

[Myrany]

I've spent the last 4yrs designing a suite of calculators, 7 in all, for a website I'm building around vaping.

Excellent. I look forward to seeing it. There is always room for improvement in current designs. Steam Engine can be less than intuitive at times. LOL

 

[Richard Winter]

Excellent. I look forward to seeing it. There is always room for improvement in current designs. Steam Engine can be less than intuitive at times. LOL

Thanks @Myrany
I'd appreciate your feedback.
Website is www.vapinghardware.com
Take a look at the calculator tab which will reveal 7 different calculators in all covering e liquid mixing, nicotine shot, ohms law, coil building, power, battery drain and serial/parallel batteries.

 

[Redbird11]

But are you going to be making contact coils or spaced coils?

I really have not given that much thought. A little of both maybe. They will be coils for MTL, I know that for sure.

 

[Redbird11]

I've spent the last 4yrs designing a suite of calculators, 7 in all, for a website I'm building around vaping.

Awesome, because Steam Engine confused the heck out of me when I first looked at it awhile back.

 

[Richard Winter]

Awesome, because Steam Engine confused the heck out of me when I first looked at it awhile back.

Steam Engine is a fantastic site and really well thought of in the vaping community. I developed mine from my own experiences and needs and tried to keep them simple and workable while having enough info to do the job.

 

[Redbird11]

Steam Engine is a fantastic site and really well thought of in the vaping community

Oh I am sure it is great, otherwise I would not be hearing all the recommendations for it. But it was a bit overwhelming when looking at it for the first time.

 

[Mordacai]

The best question to ask is if you're considering using TC (Temperature Coefficient/Temperature Control) mode @Redbird11? If so you'll need to use spaced coils then.

But if not @MacTechVpr has a great wealth of information on simple microcoils that is extremely useful.

Here's a great thread.

Tensioned Micro Coils. The next step.

 

[Richard Winter]

Oh I am sure it is great, otherwise I would not be hearing all the recommendations for it. But it was a bit overwhelming when looking at it for the first time.

Check out the ones out on vapinghardware.com that I've done and let me know if you find them easier.

 

[Redbird11]

Check out the ones out on vapinghardware.com that I've done and let me know if you find them easier.

Bookmarked! I sure like the layout a lot better. Thank you very much for sharing this!

 

[Richard Winter]

Bookmarked! I sure like the layout a lot better. Thank you very much for sharing this!

Thanks. Glad you liked them.

 

[Redbird11]

Hey everyone, I just thought I would let you know I ended up ordering this to start with.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07448LY3H/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A266FYNUYBABI8&psc=1.
It has a lot of the items that were discussed, plus it actually is a Coil-Master product, so it should be good. Another plus, is it didn't cost me a thing. Amazon gift card balance! I'm sure I'll pick up an ohm reader stand and some other items that were mentioned later on. But I think this is a good start at least.

 

[Richard Winter]

Hey everyone, I just thought I would let you know I ended up ordering this to start with.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07448LY3H/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A266FYNUYBABI8&psc=1.
It has a lot of the items that were discussed, plus it actually is a Coil-Master product, so it should be good. Another plus, is it didn't cost me a thing. Amazon gift card balance! I'm sure I'll pick up an ohm reader stand and some other items that were mentioned later on. But I think this is a good start at least.

Glad you found something you wanted.

 

[Coyote628]

The coilmaster kit is the way to go. You may not use everything in it all the time but it has everything you will need. I consider mine to be one of my most indispensable investments for vaping. You wont be disappointed with the purchase.

 

[evan le'garde]

I switched out all my build deck screws with hex head screws. Coil building is so much easier using an allen key.

ALLEN BOLT SOCKET CAP SCREWS HEX HEAD A4 MARINE STAINLESS STEEL M1.6 M2 M2.5 M3 | eBay

 

[Redbird11]

The coilmaster kit is the way to go. You may not use everything in it all the time but it has everything you will need. I consider mine to be one of my most indispensable investments for vaping. You wont be disappointed with the purchase.

Good to know you like it. I thought about getting the large size one, but I figured the mini kit was fine for my needs. I can easily add to it later, such as getting an ohm reader.

 

[Resistance]

That makes sense if you already had some tools before you started rebuilding. I am not a handy person. My tool collection consists of one hammer, two screwdrivers, some tape (for some reason), and a bunch of random screws. This wonderful set of tools is placed inside a very old K-Swiss shoe box.

I'm not saying that. What I'm saying is if you don't mind spending on a kit, that's fine. I had precision screwdrivers and I got the Allen keys at a hardware. cutters I found in a box somewhere and I will upgrade because I have to. I only had heavy duty cutters.(and we were discussing the cutters thing on our S.A. forum in the week that past.)
It worked out cheaper for me. I would really like a Tab to build on though.
Sometimes I read that people are searching for O-rings and import them, when I found a few at a hardware for a few Rands. So what I'm saying if its better to build up a kit then that's the way to go...
For me at least, our exchange rate isn't that great.