Figure we should start a thread sharing our builds. I always like seeing new builds and getting inspiration for new ideas.
-post a photo of the build
-what wire is used
-what size are the wraps
-final ohm readings
My all day everyday setup. Dual 24g 5/6 wrap around a 3mm screwdriver metering at 0.27 ohm
Looks like 8 Wraps, nice build though, how are you enjoying it on that rda? Im guessing is a Nixon or Kennedy?
22 ga stainless
I wanna say 6 wraps ? Sorry it's late so my memory fades a bit
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Haha in a way yes
I noticed on your pics that you have the coils away from the airflow...Is there a reason you did that? Usually you want the coils resting a few millimeters above then air chutes on those RDA's for better flavors/vapor production. You coils look clean and tight but I recommend that you push r rearrange them over those air inlets for a even better experience.
That's where I'm having trouble they jus don't line up that way unless I pullthem into place which I usually end up smashing the coils or breaking the legs when I do that ... Any tips or tricks ?
When you wrap you coils and get ready to install them leave a inch for both negative and positive lead on them. Get them over the air inlets and the tighten down the screws then get them as close to perfect as you can, this is the easiest way of doing it. When you install them and need to push them around have them on what you wrapped them on and then use tweezers or pliers to hold the coil tight while you move it around, this will insure the coil doesnt warp and gives the bends you need to get them in tight if needed.
Noted! Thanks man looks like I get to build another badass coil !
If you going for a straight low wattage flavor build then that cotton setup is fine, your reducing the chamber and it will be warmer. I used the Scottish Roll Wicking Method. I roll the cotton then thread it through then use tweezers to see when the cotton would only touch the deck and cut it right there, so only the end tips touch the deck. I dont suggest placing them under the coil at all as you want as much air running around the coil as possible(I dont think you can put it under in your RDA anyways). I also will Fluff the tips as much as possible with a Exact-o Knife or my Tweezers before use, this makes sure the cotton isnt bunch up and makes it free flowing to the coil.
Badass thanks for the advice mab I was actually looking for a little cooler vape and more flavor your advice and pics helped tremendouslyIf you going for a straight low wattage flavor build then that cotton setup is fine, your reducing the chamber and it will be warmer. I used the Scottish Roll Wicking Method. I roll the cotton then thread it through then use tweezers to see when the cotton would only touch the deck and cut it right there, so only the end tips touch the deck. I dont suggest placing them under the coil at all as you want as much air running around the coil as possible(I dont think you can put it under in your RDA anyways). I also will Fluff the tips as much as possible with a Exact-o Knife or my Tweezers before use, this makes sure the cotton isnt bunch up and makes it free flowing to the coil.
Heres a pic to show my wicking style:
Im heading back to bed though, I just got up to track some goodies and saw your post and figured I would comment, good to see some new people trying to build..good luck!
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2 strands of 26 kanthal twisted and wraped with 30 gauge. Ohms in at .3
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Can you see the pics I posted in my last few posts??
I reuploaded them for you...
Fuck that. It singed way too easily. Made a couple of 6x0.5K/34N staple coils. Came in at 0.23Ω. Much better. I'll take a bit slower ramp up for 500% better flavor. I'm actually diggin' the flavor of a staple over a fused Clapton.
I haven't tried it but couldn't you wrap two wires in parallel and then separate the two to get two identical evenly spaced coils?I can't space coils to save my life.
Ti1 8 spaced wraps on a 3mm screw driver
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I believe so but ti is sooooo soft and easy to work with i free handed it. When I tried nickel I had to use a screw to get even wraps. And even then that stuff is springy as hell. But the ti from lightning vapes is super easy to work with.
Feel like I should know this but what atty is that?
I feel your pain, had that the other day while wrapping my micro aliens. My li-ion powered black and decker is one speed so i only use it for straightening but i can charge it whenever, my variable speed is ni-cad so its gotta die first. And i forgot to tell santa i need a new drill...22n80/34k basic Clapton 3mm 5wrap .32ohm. My Damn drilled died with about 5-6" of wire done.
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How do they vape tho? Been wanting to do some braids...
I am gonna try some aliens tomorrow(today in like 3 hours when i get woke up) with 32 ga over 3x26ga. Never been able to alien.
