First build ever - It's not pretty - don't laugh

[KillaB3E]

Hello All,

Well, I just completed my 1st ever coil build. Thanks for everyone's help on here. It isn't pretty, but it works. I think I did 7 wraps using Kanthal 26 and it came out to 1.0 ohm. I was hoping for lower, but I'm just glad it works. I used my new Coil Master V3, it's something that I'll have to get use to using.

Also, what is all this about straightening your wire out? I saw Rip Trpper talking about it.

We'll, here it is, advice or tips are always appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[CrazyChef]

That looks like a mighty respectable build - congrats!

 

[Huckleberried]

Puts my first coil to shame. Mine turned out like a Slinky!

 

[CrazyChef]

Mine too!

 

[jack]

Not bad at all .....not to shabby .......not to shabby !

 

[KillaB3E]

Thanks everyone!

 

[-=Rob=-]

That looks great for a first attempt. I've seen and even made worse.


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[Mike H.]

It looks good...Try this if you want..without the wick in the coil, fire it till it gets red hot then take a pair of tweezers (AFTER YOU STOP FIRING THE BUTTON) and squeeze the coils together and hold it a few seconds till it cools....this will improve the flavor quite a bit for you...The ohms may even change a bit as well.

 

[VapeRN]

It looks good...Try this if you want..without the wick in the coil, fire it till it gets red hot then take a pair of tweezers (AFTER YOU STOP FIRING THE BUTTON) and squeeze the coils together and hold it a few seconds till it cools....this will improve the flavor quite a bit for you...The ohms may even change a bit as well.

So much this. You'll get more even heating of the coil and prevent hot spots and potential flavor problems.


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[MercuryVaper]

If it works, then it's a good coil. Nice for your first one.

 

[BigNasty]

nice first coil.
Who gives a fuck what it looks like as long as it heats even and vapes good.

 

[skeene]

just think, no more buying coils!

 

[BrattVapes]

Wow! First build!? Beats mine! My first coil build was hideous, and I didn't even vape it! Great stuff! Keep at it man!

 

[BigNasty]

Honestly dude.... even after thousands of coils made I still fuck them up.
For a first go it truly is awesome.

 

[CrazyChef]

My first coil build was hideous

Same here!

I shit you not, this really is my first build. Freakin' horrible!

 

[BrattVapes]

@CrazyChef Man!! I don't even have a picture of my first build, but great stuff throwing up a picture of yours!! I spent hours the days after getting my own wire just cranking out builds, throwing most in, heating them up. Man... I wanted to get better! Probably used 100 feet of wire just building coils I didn't vape..

Same with claptons once I got there!

 

[nabibrian]

Not bad for a first coil. As already mentioned...Get them tweezers, get the coil hot and squeeeeeze!

VAPE ON MY FRIENDS!

 

[KillaB3E]

just think, no more buying coils!

Right on bro!!! No more buying coils! I guess I can toss the 50 or so coils that I have been saving to rewick. Thanks for all the support, I appreciate it!

I'll be sure to squeeze the hot coil [After letting go of the button] with pliers the next time I build a new coil. I guess the Coil-Master V3 really helps.

BTW, building on the Subtanks really is a PITA. If I were to buy a RBA tank, what would you guys suggest?

Have a great day everyone, and thanks as always.

 

[Slurp812]

Next time you change the cotton, you can re-adjust the coils a bit. Heating, and squeezing, and also shoving the tool back through the coil and bending it back and forth a bit to help align them a bit. I usually do some re-adjustments every time I redo my cotton...

 

[OneBadWolf]

I'll be sure to squeeze the hot coil [After letting go of the button] with pliers the next time I build a new coil. I guess the Coil-Master V3 really helps.

Yours is nicer than my first few!! They never made it to the deck.

I'm a cheap bastard! Here's proof. http://vapingunderground.com/thread...-for-any-other-cheap-bastards-like-me.132667/

However, best coil making tool I have are some ceramic tipped tweezers for coil squishing. You don't have to back off the fire button to get it done. You will wonder how you ever got along without them.

 

[dcegan12]

Right on bro!!! No more buying coils! I guess I can toss the 50 or so coils that I have been saving to rewick. Thanks for all the support, I appreciate it!

I'll be sure to squeeze the hot coil [After letting go of the button] with pliers the next time I build a new coil. I guess the Coil-Master V3 really helps.

BTW, building on the Subtanks really is a PITA. If I were to buy a RBA tank, what would you guys suggest?

Have a great day everyone, and thanks as always.

would recommend a billow 2!! its actually not easy to build on at all but its probably my favorite tank so far. great flavor decent vapor and very consisitant once you get it down. and you can access your build at any time without draining the tank, so tweaking your build and wicking is easy. ive never really used the subtanks so I cant compare, but it is the only tank I still use these days. if you want to practice building you should get an RDA. I love my velocity. that's the easiest atty to build on ever

 

[dcegan12]

actually I have to recant that post. I just picked up the aromamizer with the 2 post deck (seperately). absolutely love it. threw some claptons in there with ease, this tank can really handle some power and flavor is awesome. easiest tank to build and wick ever. especially with the optional deck, and really quite affordable. I think I paid $60 for both pieces. if your a new builder this just might be the way to go

 

[tchthsky]

Looks good to me.

 

[Squonk]

Same here!

I shit you not, this really is my first build. Freakin' horrible!

LMFAO!!! Sorry man. Of course, I can't say my first was much better.

 

[Squonk]

Same here!

I shit you not, this really is my first build. Freakin' horrible!

I gotta ask. Did it work? I'm still LMFAO !!!!!

 

[CrazyChef]

Nope. Piece o' crap.

 

[CrazyChef]

I've gotten a little better - 28/34 fused Clapton: