My first coils

DiggityDan · Jan 19, 2017

well guys and gals here are my very first self made coils. Nothing spectacular or crazy. Just some twisted 24g. I was a bit intimidated at first but after doing tons of research I figured it was time. And let me tell you I had a blast! The vape is great too. The flavor is amazing. Just was very happy with my first build I wanted to share it with you guys. Have a great day and vape on!

gakudzu · Jan 19, 2017

Nice work!
My first "fancy" build was twisted 26. I've just started making fused, and staggered fused claptons.

Whiskeywarrior · Jan 19, 2017

Good on ya for taking the jump. It's very addicting. I just started a month ago and can't stop.

DiggityDan · Jan 19, 2017

Thanks for the kind words guys. Your right this is addicting. Building seems so fun so I can see how you just keep going. Hey, if it keeps me off the stinkys I'm all for it!

Whiskeywarrior · Jan 20, 2017

Just wait, things go faster and faster. Things like Clapton's become so easy you can do them in your sleep. Things that took forever before you will do in 10 minutes. While I'm still very very much a noob to building, things are getting faster and easier by the day. The feeling you get from building a cool coil or making something for the first time is incredible. Keep at it, there is lots of fun and cursing ahead.

aquaholic2491 · Jan 20, 2017

Congrats. I didnt have the same luck as you when i made my first one. I probably went through 12 feet of coil making multiple ones. I really like micro twisted kanthal. super easy to make and easier to count the number of wraps.

DiggityDan · Jan 20, 2017

Yeah I hear you on the counting wraps. I will like to eventually buy some wire and build a coil that works well with Tc. I have never used it before as I'm pretty sure you can't use Tc with KA

Whiskeywarrior · Jan 20, 2017

You can on the right mod.

PhantomOp · Jan 20, 2017

DiggityDan said:
Yeah I hear you on the counting wraps. I will like to eventually buy some wire and build a coil that works well with Tc. I have never used it before as I'm pretty sure you can't use Tc with KA

I will have to recommend SS316L for TC mode. I recommend it because it runs in both TC and VW. Very nice to work with also.

gakudzu · Jan 20, 2017

Whiskeywarrior said:
You can on the right mod.

Not gonna say what mod?

The Hohmwrecker G2 and Slice will TC kanthol, and any other wire. I have a Slice.

Whiskeywarrior · Jan 20, 2017

I don't have either mod so I can't really say much about them. But I do have plans on getting the g2.

PhantomOp · Jan 20, 2017

gakudzu said:
Not gonna say what mod?

The Hohmwrecker G2 and Slice will TC kanthol, and any other wire. I have a Slice.

I had just started digging to find ones that would. I wasn't aware that it was supported on MODs yet.

gakudzu · Jan 20, 2017

Whiskeywarrior said:
But I do have plans on getting the g2.

Me too. I got the Slice first because it was 30 bucks, and why not? at that price. But now I want MORE POWER!!

gakudzu · Jan 20, 2017

PhantomOp said:
I had just started digging to find ones that would. I wasn't aware that it was supported on MODs yet.

Only the Hohmtech FSK chip does kanthol. They say they supply that board to a few mod makers, but they won't say which. I do know that no DNA chip can do it.

Whiskeywarrior · Jan 20, 2017

I don't much do TC but I really need it for some of the builds I wanna try. The whole being able to go down to .000001ohm thing is right up my alley. I only use SS at the moment because I hate the taste of kanthal and from my background I don't like the other types of coil making materials. Unfortunately SS is a rather low ohm material.

gakudzu · Jan 20, 2017

The G2 goes down to 0.007.

PhantomOp · Jan 20, 2017

gakudzu said:
The G2 goes down to 0.007.

I have yet to find a good reason to go that low. I'm perfectly happy with anything .2ohm or higher. I usually vape 60w or less.

gakudzu · Jan 20, 2017

But it's limited to 45amps when you go that low.

gakudzu · Jan 20, 2017

I guess it's for wire wizards like raymo2u who make wild artsy builds.

PhantomOp · Jan 20, 2017

gakudzu said:
I guess it's for wire wizards like raymo2u who make wild artsy builds.

Ya, must be. That kinda of shit would fry my mouth, and the back of my skull!

Whiskeywarrior · Jan 20, 2017

gakudzu said:
The G2 goes down to 0.007.

Is it the slice that goes that low? I know one of em does. Either way .007 is more than low enough.
NM it's the slice. 0.000001 ohm limit.

Whiskeywarrior · Jan 20, 2017

PhantomOp said:
Ya, must be. That kinda of shit would fry my mouth, and the back of my skull!

Like raymo said "it would murder your mouth"

gakudzu · Jan 20, 2017

PhantomOp said:
Ya, must be. That kinda of shit would fry my mouth, and the back of my skull!

That's where the TC comes in handy

Whiskeywarrior said:
Is it the slice that goes that low? I know one of em does. Either way .007 is more than low enough.
NM it's the slice. 0.000001 ohm limit.

Yeah the Slice goes lowest. I guess they just wanna show off how good the FSK chip is.
It definitely works. I TC the stock kanthol SMOK coils in my Baby Beast with it every day.

midknight420 · Jan 21, 2017

Awesome first build. My first build was just a 26g 3mm ka1 coil. Now my most intricate build has been either twisted or I'm rocking a 24g/29g ss parallel in my Combo Tank atm. That is vaping pretty awesome. I'm going to try my first fused clapton soon too. I hope you enjoy building as much as I do.

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DiggityDan · Jan 21, 2017

midknight420 said:
Awesome first build. My first build was just a 26g 3mm ka1 coil. Now my most intricate build has been either twisted or I'm rocking a 24g/29g ss parallel in my Combo Tank atm. That is vaping pretty awesome. I'm going to try my first fused clapton soon too. I hope you enjoy building as much as I do.

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Thanks man. Yeah I enjoy it like crazy. I really enjoy the hobby aspect of vaping a whole lot. Not only did it get me to quit cigs but I also enjoy the tinkering.

midknight420 · Jan 21, 2017

DiggityDan said:
Thanks man. Yeah I enjoy it like crazy. I really enjoy the hobby aspect of vaping a whole lot. Not only did it get me to quit cigs but I also enjoy the tinkering.

Same here. I never was very good with my hands, but I did alot of computer work. I have really learned alot here on this forum, and build has created a whole new vape experience. Can't wait to try my first fused clapton. If you are interested in trying some good coils like fused claptons or aliens and such before you try your hand at building them, Crazy Chef makes good ones at www.purecoils.com, also www.advancevapesupply.com is a great exclusively stainless steel coil builder. Both are good guys and fellow VU members.

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DiggityDan · Jan 21, 2017

midknight420 said:
Same here. I never was very good with my hands, but I did alot of computer work. I have really learned alot here on this forum, and build has created a whole new vape experience. Can't wait to try my first fused clapton. If you are interested in trying some good coils like fused claptons or aliens and such before you try your hand at building them, Crazy Chef makes good ones at www.purecoils.com, also www.advancevapesupply.com is a great exclusively stainless steel coil builder. Both are good guys and fellow VU members.

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Thanks for the heads up. I actually do want to try a set of stainless steel coils so I can run temp control for the first time. Want to see what the difference is.

midknight420 · Jan 21, 2017

The only wire I have is 24g and 29g ss, was my first wire order. It gives a very clean taste. Only problem is how low resistance it is. If you decide to try it, just make sure to build high enough to be safe.

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KingPin! · Jan 23, 2017

DiggityDan said:
well guys and gals here are my very first self made coils. Nothing spectacular or crazy. Just some twisted 24g. I was a bit intimidated at first but after doing tons of research I figured it was time. And let me tell you I had a blast! The vape is great too. The flavor is amazing. Just was very happy with my first build I wanted to share it with you guys. Have a great day and vape on!
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Can't wait to try it myself got some bits coming this week... really tidy work there matey looks top notch

DiggityDan · Jan 23, 2017

KingPin! said:
Can't wait to try it myself got some bits coming this week... really tidy work there matey looks top notch

Thanks a lot !!

CrazyChef · Jan 24, 2017

midknight420 said:
Both are good guys and fellow VU members.

DiggityDan · Jan 24, 2017

Hey chef is there a preferred way to contact you about wanting some specific coils?

CrazyChef · Jan 24, 2017

@DiggityDan
Sure! I'll send you a PM

Whiskey · Jan 24, 2017

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DiggityDan · Feb 11, 2017

Ok guys since my first twisted coil I shared with you above I have been bitten by the building bug. I just love everything about it and one day hope to progress into the more artistic coil builds. I'm updating this thread to show you guys my first ever Clapton coil attempt. Well actually this is the third attempt because the first two times I didn't get anything I could use out of it So here it is my first Clapton wire I can actually make use of! I used a single 24g core with 32g outer wrap. Going to order some smaller outer wrap and have a go with that too. Probably 38 or so. Just want to give props to people who make this look easy, because after holding the drill and spool my wrists and hands were screaming!

EMusic · Feb 11, 2017

I have made one Clapton coil (with the help of the local vape shop). It came out great! I wish I had the necessary equipment to make Claptons at home. Luckily, simple twisted coils are doable at home.

My first coils

In my defence, I was left unsupervised ^^

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