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Redchigh

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Just wondering what everyone uses to build coils that might save some money. I bought my mod (ipv5) tank (tfv4) and organic cotton, and getting wire samples from a friend, but i hadnt taken into account things like drill bits and tiny screwdrivers, and feel like im getting Nicked and Dimed to death, lol.

Would a toothpick work to build a coil? Or any other around-the-house materials?
 
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Sure. I've seen where people have cut a strip of a wire hanger to use to wrap a coil around. Most people have the essentials just laying around the house. Nails, drill bits, small screwdrivers, if it's the diameter of the coil you want, it'll work. I think a toothpick might be too small, but i've heard of people using them.

Also... Harbor Freight.
 
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Redchigh said:
Just wondering what everyone uses to build coils that might save some money. I bought my mod (ipv5) tank (tfv4) and organic cotton, and getting wire samples from a friend, but i hadnt taken into account things like drill bits and tiny screwdrivers, and feel like im getting Nicked and Dimed to death, lol.

Would a toothpick work to build a coil? Or any other around-the-house materials?
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Drillbits are good because that way you know what the actual inner diameter is, which is important with steam-engine.org. Drillbits are cheap!

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Redchigh

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AndriaD said:
Drillbits are good because that way you know what the actual inner diameter is, which is important with steam-engine.org. Drillbits are cheap!

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I've been looking at drill bits, if I go that route I'll probably buy some little rods of wood (or one with a rubber stopper) and glue them in place like a headless screwdriver to make them easier to handle. Do I need a set, or do people usually just use one (3mm for example)?
 
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Redchigh said:
I've been looking at drill bits, if I go that route I'll probably buy some little rods of wood (or one with a rubber stopper) and glue them in place like a headless screwdriver to make them easier to handle. Do I need a set, or do people usually just use one (3mm for example)?
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Not sure how others do it; I find it's best to stick to one size, so that once you get the exactly perfect amount of wicking down pat -- the hardest part of the whole endeavor! -- it never changes. I find that perfect size to be 3/32, which I think is about 2.38mm or something like that. I can't find metric drillbits at HomeDepot, unless I buy a whole set, which I don't need. I just took a 3/32 drillbit from one of my husband's sets. :giggle:

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Cheap, has every size you need, gripped - easy to hold onto.
http://***********/gksw9gz (Stanley precision screwdriver set)

 
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Well there ya go! I think they might even sell another brand, too, but I find these easier to hold. I'ma old lady.
 
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Redchigh said:
Just wondering, do you guys think this is a good buy?

Coil set

It's 6.75 with free ship.
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Lots of people really like the jigs, I've heard you can get some perfect wraps with them. I've really not used one, so can't fairly say, but why I like wrapping on this kind of screwdriver, is multi-use. I've used every single one of them for wrapping coils, using for screws on the decks, tweaking wicking, etc...

I think you'd be happy with either for coiling, though.
 
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Redchigh

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So I might have everything I need now.. Yay!

I have needle nose pliers, nail clippers, wire, cotton, box on its way, and tank, batteries, wire, and charger if my friend ever comes through. Also the local vape shop has a RDA for $5 I might try out.
 
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Walmart has a "Precision Screwdriver" set for $2 and the drivers are labeled in millimeters....I used to use them as a jig.

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Nail clippers from the dollar store work for cutting wire, Thread nippers on ebay for $3 (BEST cotton clippers), and thats about all you need..

I suggest you check out clones on Fasttech and 3FVape (Be sure to use epacket shipping and make sure its in stock when ordering!!). Clones have come a long way and many are dead on in quality..
 
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I like 2.5mm I'd coils.... I use a home made version of the Artistic Wire Coil Gizmo. Google it. I use a wire coat hanger for 2.5mm. A BBQ skewer for 3 mm and a 10 speed be spoke for 2mm. Total cost zero.

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When we got to Spain for the winter last year I discovered that I'd forgotten to pack my coil building mandrel - Rhona gave me one of her old 2mm crochet hooks - did the job just fine and it'll be coming back on duty there come October!
 
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