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whiteowl84 · Oct 25, 2016

I didn't know raymo2u though up the paper clip!
I thought I invented that. To preven triangles just stretch your decore a bit more till it doesn't need tension. I put a paper clip next to the swivel.

Lotus Insane · Oct 25, 2016

...well I feel sheepish now. Sorry whiteowl.

*cough*

~~Well since I forgot whiteowls recommendation on using a paperclip~~, it didn't work out too well. Will remember that next attempt.

*also fixed other 'shoutout'*

Dutch0hms · Oct 25, 2016

Lotus Insane said:
Sorry to double post. Are the wraps tight enough on my fused? I can never tell.

Looks good to me

raymo2u · Oct 25, 2016

whiteowl84 said:
I didn't know raymo2u though up the paper clip!
I thought I invented that. To preven triangles just stretch your decore a bit more till it doesn't need tension. I put a paper clip next to the swivel.

I didnt but its something I startted doing after @CrazyChef gave the tip about a year ago (like 200 pages back) and Ive noticed its much easier on the wire...Its especially useful for microclaps and aliens.

Dutch0hms · Oct 25, 2016

raymo2u said:
I didnt but its something I startted doing after @CrazyChef gave the tip about a year ago (like 200 pages back) and Ive noticed its much easier on the wire...Its especially useful for microclaps and aliens.

Paperclips FTW
here's a in action shot

EDIT: Pic is rotated for some reason...

Lotus Insane · Oct 25, 2016

...final correction...

Thank you @CrazyChef for giving @raymo2u the idea of the paperclip. It has trickled down through users and I will be using it shortly.

Dutch0hms · Oct 25, 2016

Lotus Insane said:
...final correction...

Thank you @CrazyChef for giving @raymo2u the idea of the paperclip. It has trickled down through users and I will be using it shortly.

U can also look into a Cord-Lock or a Hairclip

, whatever u feel comfortable using.

Lotus Insane · Oct 25, 2016

Dutch0hms said:
U can also look into a Cord-Lock or a Hairclip , whatever u feel comfortable using.

Have to start a new trend. Bubblegum. That will catch on.

Dutch0hms · Oct 25, 2016

Lotus Insane said:
Have to start a new trend. Bubblegum. That will catch on.

even better, Hot glue :xD:

raymo2u · Oct 25, 2016

If you want the best method then I suggest using the end of a Exacto Knife, the collet part, make sure its a 2 jaw version...

raymo2u · Oct 25, 2016

You can also use the Collet from a Exavto Hobby Knife, make sure its the 2 Jaw version...

Dutch0hms · Oct 25, 2016

raymo2u said:
You can also use the Collet from a Exavto Hobby Knife, make sure its the 2 Jaw version...

Didnt seen that one before but looks like a winner hehe nice find Ray

BrewBear · Oct 25, 2016

@raymo2u, do you use any kind of lubricant one the SpinerLT? Where do you buy it from? Thanks.

NickIsANoob · Oct 25, 2016

midknight420 said:
Got my Combo Tank in and installed the included fused claptons. Ohm out at .15Ω. These things are nuts at 130w. The flavor and vapor production are insane

I'm not crazy, my mother had me tested.

I put one of raymos single coils in that deck.
Love the combo so far. I put some Stainless fused claptons in the velocity deck I am gonna give a go later.

raymo2u · Oct 25, 2016

BrewBear said:
@raymo2u, do you use any kind of lubricant one the SpinerLT? Where do you buy it from? Thanks.

I actually use something I had laying around that I use on my firearms, its called Gun Butter. You can get it online from Cabela's, Ebay or other places that sell/care for firearms.
Royal Purple Oil is a great next best, its very thin viscosity and lasts a long time, this can be bought right at walmart for less then a few dollars.

Just wash out your bearings every 2-3 months and apply a few drops to each bearing and you should be good...this also goes for anything like swivels/ball bearings. Some swivels may need more care if they are inexpensive as the machining may not be as smooth.

NickIsANoob said:
I put one of raymos single coils in that deck.
Love the combo so far. I put some Stainless fused claptons in the velocity deck I am gonna give a go later.

I hope it vapes as good as it looks!

NickIsANoob · Oct 25, 2016

raymo2u said:
I hope it vapes as good as it looks!

No doubt.

midknight420 · Oct 25, 2016

NickIsANoob said:
I put one of raymos single coils in that deck.
Love the combo so far. I put some Stainless fused claptons in the velocity deck I am gonna give a go later.

That is one beautiful coil. I have truly enjoyed this tank the first day that I've had it. I will be writing a full review in about a week or two. I want to do another build or two in it though first.

I'm not crazy, my mother had me tested.

whiteowl84 · Oct 25, 2016

raymo2u said:
I actually use something I had laying around that I use on my firearms, its called Gun Butter. You can get it online from Cabela's, Ebay or other places that sell/care for firearms.
Royal Purple Oil is a great next best, its very thin viscosity and lasts a long time, this can be bought right at walmart for less then a few dollars.

Just wash out your bearings every 2-3 months and apply a few drops to each bearing and you should be good...this also goes for anything like swivels/ball bearings. Some swivels may need more care if they are inexpensive as the machining may not be as smooth.

I hope it vapes as good as it looks!

Does the spinlt provide any less twist in the wire than a good swivel?
I wouldn't have though oil would do anything since most bearings are sealed.
That's the main reason I wanted one. I have to spray mine with WD40 every day.

Brad Mitchell · Oct 25, 2016

So...the other day I posted a photo of my 3 core 28/36 316L fused claptons with 6 wraps

I'm not all together impressed not sure what I'm doing wrong. I use different amounts of cotton and it always seems to be on the verge of a dry hit. Sure enough each time there is lightly scorched cotton. I much prefer the 3 core twisted 28 kanthal I think it's 6 wraps.

On all of my builds I am using watts to fire I do not have temp control. I also use the big cotton roll from CVS.

NickIsANoob · Oct 25, 2016

Raymo fused claptons in the Armageddon apocalypse RDA

raymo2u · Oct 25, 2016

whiteowl84 said:
Does the spinlt provide any less twist in the wire than a good swivel?
I wouldn't have though oil would do anything since most bearings are sealed.
That's the main reason I wanted one. I have to spray mine with WD40 every day.

I learned a long time ago to take apart your bearing every so often and to wash them and oil them with R/C trucks. they are not air or water tight and after spinning enough metal matter develops from wear and that is what causes binding and that grainy feeling. If you dont want to open them up I suggest just soaking them in oil and use a syringe to force oil through them to clean them out.

The SpinLT was a major improvement for me...Ive bought countless amounts of swivels trying to find some that wouldnt bind often or not pull apart like many Ive tried...Im very hard on my equipment (retard strength I guess) and my last swivels were $40/4 pack of Mustad 416Lbs #4's and they would bind from pull force alone. The SpinLT holds up to my forces and spin smooth as butter, I use it for everything from Microclaps, Claptoning ribbon wire to making my wholesale aliens for AVS. You can easily make your own and I may make one myself for the perfect hieght/adjustment but for now its doing a great job running.
You can check out my "tests" here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHujrlBhkbw/?taken-by=raymo_2_u:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHzopRyBPT6/?taken-by=raymo_2_u

My "Setup" for it right now...I want to build a stand or something for it
https://www.instagram.com/p/BISxozQBcbg/?taken-by=raymo_2_u

whiteowl84 · Oct 25, 2016

@Brad Mitchell Use real wicking material. You need fast wicks for clapton and even faster for staples.
Native Wicks platinum was the only cotton I really liked.

The fibers need to be running the same direction. Japanese cotton is a minimum but you need to fluff it to death.

@raymo2u
I pull fairly hard but probably not as hard as you. I bought 3 swivels for 5 bucks at a fishing place and I've used them for every thing since.
Usually only the fist one spins. It's very rare that the others spin at all but I don't build as often as you.
I thought about making my own with skateboard bearings but I figured there were better bearings out there.
If I can afford one in the future I'll check out the spinLT.

raymo2u · Oct 25, 2016

NickIsANoob said:
Raymo fused claptons in the Armageddon apocalypse RDA

I dont remember sending Fused claptons, I think those are the Framed Staples?

NickIsANoob · Oct 25, 2016

raymo2u said:
I dont remember sending Fused claptons, I think those are the Framed Staples?

Yes they are, my bad.

NickIsANoob · Oct 25, 2016

whiteowl84 said:
@Brad Mitchell Use real wicking material. You need fast wicks for clapton and even faster for staples.
Native Wicks platinum was the only cotton I really liked.

The fibers need to be running the same direction. Japanese cotton is a minimum but you need to fluff it to death.

I put cotton bacon v2 I also have rayon but the bacon has been working fine in the staples I have in the TM24. I used som regular native wicks and didn't think it held enough juice.

raymo2u · Oct 25, 2016

This is how your cotton should look for anything more then round wire

aspr · Oct 25, 2016

Brad Mitchell said:
So...the other day I posted a photo of my 3 core 28/36 316L fused claptons with 6 wraps

I'm not all together impressed not sure what I'm doing wrong. I use different amounts of cotton and it always seems to be on the verge of a dry hit. Sure enough each time there is lightly scorched cotton. I much prefer the 3 core twisted 28 kanthal I think it's 6 wraps.

On all of my builds I am using watts to fire I do not have temp control. I also use the big cotton roll from CVS.

Get some native wicks or cotton bacon. Stuff meant for wicking.

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raymo2u · Oct 25, 2016

NickIsANoob said:
I put cotton bacon v2 I also have rayon but the bacon has been working fine in the staples I have in the TM24. I used som regular native wicks and didn't think it held enough juice.

Im a diehard Cotton Bacon V2 and Native Wicks Platinum fan myself...CottonCandy Cotton is pretty good too.

aspr · Oct 25, 2016

NickIsANoob said:
I put cotton bacon v2 I also have rayon but the bacon has been working fine in the staples I have in the TM24. I used som regular native wicks and didn't think it held enough juice.

Has to be platinum. I always thought the regular had a bad taste. Was a big cotton bacon guy. Not that I've started back up I gave the platinum a try. Never going back. I'm also not willing to use anything besides cotton. And I'm skiddish still about nichrome

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aspr · Oct 25, 2016

raymo2u said:
This is how your cotton should look for anything more then round wire

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Do you do any build videos???

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raymo2u · Oct 25, 2016

aspr said:
Do you do any build videos???

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No I dont have the equipment to record any, I would love to though..

midknight420 · Oct 25, 2016

raymo2u said:
No I dont have the equipment to record any, I would love to though..

You so should. I would subscribe and follow all of them

I'm not crazy, my mother had me tested.

aspr · Oct 25, 2016

raymo2u said:
No I dont have the equipment to record any, I would love to though..

Make your sponsors get you one! Lol

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whiteowl84 · Oct 25, 2016

raymo2u said:
No I dont have the equipment to record any, I would love to though..

Honestly I don't think you'd need a great camera. Just a tripod/mount and a good cell phone camera.
When I watch build videos I only look at how they're setup, and the angles they are using. You don't really need high detail shots of the wire going on.

I've learned about as much as I can from most build videos but I'd watch yours. You build and setup differently than how I've seen on youtube.

midknight420 · Oct 25, 2016

There is a new thread in the forum pertaining to brand new builders. They were asking about new builder vids there as well. I think it would be great to see you do a good new builders video as well @raymo2u. Learning from the best

I'm not crazy, my mother had me tested.

TRONCAT · Oct 25, 2016

NickIsANoob said:
Raymo fused claptons in the Armageddon apocalypse RDA

That's sexy.

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aspr · Oct 25, 2016

TRONCAT said:
That's sexy.

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Due for a cleaning! I'm just o.c.d. about my rigs lol.

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turnman34 · Oct 25, 2016

dual 26g twisted. simple and easy. measures .3 ohms.

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TRONCAT · Oct 25, 2016

turnman34 said:
dual 26g twisted. simple and easy. measures .3 ohms.

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THATS MY EXACT GO TO BUILD. I love it's flavor and vapor production and the crackle is so satisfying. Works great in my limitless plus, 5 wraps each around a 3.4mm bit

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NickIsANoob · Oct 26, 2016

Just testing the limits of the new DNA SS temp control. Works perfectly.

Wire is advanced vape supply 3x28/36 316l.

aspr · Oct 26, 2016

NickIsANoob said:
Just testing the limits of the new DNA SS temp control. Works perfectly.

Wire is advanced vape supply 3x28/36 316l.

Ipv3?

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NickIsANoob · Oct 26, 2016

aspr said:
Ipv3?

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ipv3 LI it's been my beater mod for almost 2 years.

I put the temple on a DNA after I wicked it.

aspr · Oct 26, 2016

NickIsANoob said:
ipv3 LI it's been my beater mod for almost 2 years.

I put the temple on a DNA after I wicked it.

I had the 3 with upgraded software. Gave it away. How do u like the dna? I have a 3d printed enclosure that I plan on doing a 250 build with

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NickIsANoob · Oct 26, 2016

I love the DNA chips and escribe.

raymo2u · Oct 26, 2016

I honestly like the Hohm Wrecker G2 chip more then the DNA200 chip..

Some stuff from the last 2 days..

Microclap hybrid, this is a failed build as my measurements were off and I had to remove a few wraps worth of alien squared...but instagram is blowing up over it and I thought Id share it here...I call it "The Wall"

This was a Handspaced Attempt at 40g/40g Super Wide Staggerton....
Just think this thing BARELY fit into the Norris 30mm. The Norris 30mm holds builds that wont even fit in the Goon and it usually makes those builds look tiny in the Norris...I had to twist the leads to get it to enter the posts...

Brad Mitchell · Oct 26, 2016

Ok on yalls advise I decided to try what I think is koh gen doh. It came with a set of geekvape alien coils. It seems to work better. I was afraid to try anything other than my cotton because I tried rayon and I didn't like it. Today I will probably pick up some cotton bacon or something like that from a local b&m and I'll see how that goes.

McAnythingReally · Oct 26, 2016

Brad Mitchell said:
Ok on yalls advise I decided to try what I think is koh gen doh. It came with a set of geekvape alien coils. It seems to work better. I was afraid to try anything other than my cotton because I tried rayon and I didn't like it. Today I will probably pick up some cotton bacon or something like that from a local b&m and I'll see how that goes.

Can't go wrong with Cotton Bacon! My personal go to cotton since I stepped up from KGD. I find it wicks faster, has an incredibly minimal break in time, and holds much more juice. Works great in my RTAs as well to alleviate the dry hits I was getting with KGD, and it keeps up very well with large builds in RDAs

Brad Mitchell · Oct 26, 2016

McAnythingReally said:
Can't go wrong with Cotton Bacon! My personal go to cotton since I stepped up from KGD. I find it wicks faster, has an incredibly minimal break in time, and holds much more juice. Works great in my RTAs as well to alleviate the dry hits I was getting with KGD, and it keeps up very well with large builds in RDAs

I well definitely give it a shot. Like I said I was afraid of new wicks because of my poor experience with rayon. I was like "eh I'm fine with regular cotton."

aspr · Oct 26, 2016

raymo2u said:
I honestly like the Hohm Wrecker G2 chip more then the DNA200 chip..

Home wrecker g2? Does it come as a chip alone? I already have most of the parts for the dna. Just need a board lol

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raymo2u · Oct 26, 2016

aspr said:
Home wrecker g2? Does it come as a chip alone? I already have most of the parts for the dna. Just need a board lol

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Yes you can buy the chip alone now at a few places online for $50

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