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this is making me feel stupid... no matter how perfectly square I get my drill, I cant get my spin lt to spin... it only wants to do a half spin at a time, far from smooth...
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I don't see why so many people like the Spin LT. It's okay, but good quality ball bearing swivels offer a lot more control. I've put the 2 together, and it's working quite well for me.
Did you oil it? Does it spin free when you try to spin the peg thing?
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Oil collects dust - a bad thing for free spinning bearings that need the precision smoothness necessary for coil building. Graphite is a much better option, and is on my "grocery list" next time I'm out.
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it turns freely by hand but when i put wire on it, it spins like its off center no matter where i put my drill.... its like the little triangle loop on the shaft isnt square.
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Yup. Same problem I had.
Welcome! Your lizard is funnyI'm new to this forum. Hello everyone! Here is some of my builds. 6x30g. 38g/ 3x30g, 38g6x.4n80, 6x.4ka1, 2x28g, 38g
9x.4, 2x28g, 34g, 42g
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To heck with all this building crap... Im gonna see what all this Atlantis hype is about
Welcome to Vu mateI'm new to this forum. Hello everyone! Here is some of my builds. 6x30g. 38g/ 3x30g, 38g6x.4n80, 6x.4ka1, 2x28g, 38g
9x.4, 2x28g, 34g, 42g
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. I belive im already following you on IG if not ill give u a follow mate. Nice builds/shots
Welcome to VU @WrapGod123 !
This is something Ive wanted to make since the first time I saw it, every attempt until now the Ribbon Framing was more round then square like I wanted but this time its exactly how I wanted it..I found that I was using too much tension when paraclapping and it would make it seem more round along with using 38g wire...I think I may try something similar but use 42g Staggering and 44g Fusing...that should make it so it seems perfectly squared.
I made the length too long for single coil and too short for dual coils...so Ill be making another coil and removing wraps from this one but I did as many wraps as I could to show how well it actually went...not a single flaw...well except one wonky fuse from using a toothbrush to clean it!!!
SPECS: 12 x .3R/40TMN80/42TMN80
This is something Ive wanted to make since the first time I saw it, every attempt until now the Ribbon Framing was more round then square like I wanted but this time its exactly how I wanted it..I found that I was using too much tension when paraclapping and it would make it seem more round along with using 38g wire...I think I may try something similar but use 42g Staggering and 44g Fusing...that should make it so it seems perfectly squared.
I made the length too long for single coil and too short for dual coils...so Ill be making another coil and removing wraps from this one but I did as many wraps as I could to show how well it actually went...not a single flaw...well except one wonky fuse from using a toothbrush to clean it!!!
SPECS: 12 x .3R/40TMN80/42TMN80
Got a new tool in today taking her for a test drive.
Link: German Hand Vise, 4-1/2 Inches | VIS-510.00 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058ED2U8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jBUuyb22RC2CS
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Link: German Hand Vise, 4-1/2 Inches | VIS-510.00 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058ED2U8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jBUuyb22RC2CS
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Got a new tool in today taking her for a test drive.
Link: German Hand Vise, 4-1/2 Inches | VIS-510.00 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058ED2U8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jBUuyb22RC2CS
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All the cool kids use Hand vises and Ryobi's
If they are of the same wavelength then LED's work,,just make sure to diffuse the light
All the cool kids use Hand vises and Ryobi's
I'm not terribly happy with my ryobi tbh but it works I have the small 12v one so it's not all that fast. I'm liking working with the handvise so far small learning curve to start as per usual with any new tools but it works well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'm not terribly happy with my ryobi tbh but it works I have the small 12v one so it's not all that fast. I'm liking working with the handvise so far small learning curve to start as per usual with any new tools but it works well.
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I have the 18v, the only major flaw that i overlooked when picking it up was to see if the chuck closed down all the way.
The cordless i had before this was a panasonic which did fully close.
Hand vises are also great for wrapping your coil's with, if you get a second one you can straightening out your low gauge wire with it by stretching rather than twisting it in a drill
One way is to clapton onto your main wire and then follow through with a second clapton in between the first, and for what its worth when ive done this ive always stripped the first clapton that was laid just bc its probly not as tight to the main wire, it has been opened up and moved about.
Mind forge has some great vids where he shows how to use a weighted loop which is also a great way
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So it's not much to look at, but this is a great flavor and ramp-up build for a parallel mech mod.
Parallel fused Claptons - 2x30K/38N, 3.0mm ID, 4/5 wraps. Not sure what the resistance is - my Goon is friggin' stuck to the Infected mod so I can't put it on an ohm meter.
I figure it's right around 0.20Ω though. I think 42 or 44 gauge would have been a better outer than the 38, but what's done is done.
Parallel fused Claptons - 2x30K/38N, 3.0mm ID, 4/5 wraps. Not sure what the resistance is - my Goon is friggin' stuck to the Infected mod so I can't put it on an ohm meter.
I figure it's right around 0.20Ω though. I think 42 or 44 gauge would have been a better outer than the 38, but what's done is done.
Weighted loop - finger loop - moving coils - angled spool tamers ....back in this thread all these methods are somewhere or other
Weighted loop that sounds interesting.. does it work well?Weighted loop - finger loop - moving coils - angled spool tamers ....back in this thread all these methods are somewhere or other
Watch Mind_Forge's Tutorial on Youtube...for other methods you really need to practice to get it perfect but the Paraclap method will get it right the first time
Most of them are just challenging builds showing skills learned and more...If you want something that vapes well then there are a few that are great for every setup but you should really have something tailored to what your using. Out of all the builds this year Ive posted Ive maybe vaped 8-9 of them in total...I like a specific vape and when I get it I usually use it until it disintegrates
Think of it this way..
Core Count and core type offer different temps/ramp up characteristics and resistance load. The core is the main factor in how fast the coil lights up, how hot it gets, and what resistance it will be in the end..
The Outer wrap will give you different wicking properties but they all perform better then a naked strand of wire since they hold juice and also act like a heatsink for the surface of the coil letting it ramp slightly slower at the surface so the juice and vaporize more evenly offering "better" flavor. The Increase in surface area also lends to more juice being vaporized, again increasing flavor properties.
The thicker your outer wrap is the more wattage you will need to heat the coil as the outer wrap acts like a heatsink and it can effect the amount of heat a core wire will shed.
The more wraps/larger the coil ID you have the higher in resistance the coil is, the higher the resistance the more Voltage you need...lower the resistance the more wattage/amperage you need.
For regulated mods you want to find a sweet spot in resistance for best battery life and how it vapes at a certain wattage.
For Parallel Boxes/Series you need to build the coil specifically to what you want out of it this is where coil building has become more then a hobby but a lifestyle in itself.
The Fused Clapton is a great simple build that gives a great vape experience and almost anyone with a drill or dremel could make them. Using different Core sizes/metal types you can tailor to your specific want without any tricks or special tools...you can also adjust how quickly it will ramp and its peak temp by using thicker or thinner outerwrap.
The Alien is one of the best vapes there is in just about anything you put it in. Its wavy outerwrap actually holds and disperses the juice and it acts like wicking layer over the bare strands underneath. The 3 cores in parallel offer a great amount of heated surface and it rammos pretty quickly.
Alien Framed Staples I would say are the best vapes depending on materials used/wrap count and coil ID. The Outerwrap still keeps the same properties on these coils but the added Ribbon gives more surface area and heats up faster then the round wires so its for people that like a bit warmer/faster ramping vape.
SSFC/Corrugated Builds and Enigma's/Naked Staples and more can be "Spitty" and some are violent due to instant ramp up and how much juice they can actually hold....These can be great vapes but they are also where skilled builders like to show off their talents...they take a ton of time and are not for the impatient!
Coils arent one sized fits all....you wont get a good experience from a All SS 28g/36g 5 Wrap/3mm ID Alien in a Derringer on a Series Mod but you would in most recent RDAs on a Tube/Parallel Box.
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Dang brotha, way to drop the knowledge on them!Most of them are just challenging builds showing skills learned and more...If you want something that vapes well then there are a few that are great for every setup but you should really have something tailored to what your using. Out of all the builds this year Ive posted Ive maybe vaped 8-9 of them in total...I like a specific vape and when I get it I usually use it until it disintegrates
Think of it this way..
Core Count and core type offer different temps/ramp up characteristics and resistance load. The core is the main factor in how fast the coil lights upm how hot it gets and what resistance it will be in the end..
Outer wrap give you different wicking properties but they all perform better then a naked strand of wire since they hold juice and also act like a heatsink for the surface of the coil letting it ramp slightly slower at the surface so the juice and vaporize more evenly offering "better" flavor. The Increase in surface area also lends to more juice being vaporized, again increasing flavor properties.
The thicker your outer wrap is the more wattage you will need to heat the coil as the outer wrap acts like a heatsink and it can effect the amount of heat a core wire will shed.
The Fused Clapton is a great simple build that gives a great vape experience and almost anyone with a drill or dremel could make them.
The Alien is one of the best vapes there is in just about anything you put it in.
Alien Framed Staples and SSFC I would say are the best vapes depending on materials used/wrap count and coil ID.
Corrugated Builds and Enigma's/Naked Staples and more can be "Spitty" and some are violent due to instant ramp up and how much juice they can actually hold....
Coils arent one sized fits all....you wont get a good experience from a All SS 28g/36g 5 Wrap/3mm ID Alien in a Derringer on a Series Mod but you would in most recent RDAs on a Tube/Parallel Box.
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Ive made some posts on just the properties and traits of just the outer wrap and gauge sizes in many threads here....I could write a damn book if going on about every build section, every build type, builds in certain RTA's/RDA's tips/tricks and metal characteristics...
I can't find that video you posted that showed me the clip method. It does take some practice though.
Can you show me how to use a spool tamer? They won't be here till Monday probably.
That's it!
Any one that doesn't have a good spacing method should try this.
Use the loop method for about an inch then clip on it and rock. Goid enough for SSFCs if you practice a bit.
And about the tamers, I got them for stagertons and maybe a replacement for the clip method over round wire. I almost can't go any further in my building till I learn to use them so it's super appriciated.
Is there a similar method for fused claptons? Or would that not work. I'm having trouble with the wire wrapping onto itself. Also what do you use at the other end of the wire to keep it spinning without tightening?
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Whoa...lot to ponder there. Thanks man...Most of them are just challenging builds showing skills learned and more...If you want something that vapes well then there are a few that are great for every setup but you should really have something tailored to what your using. Out of all the builds this year Ive posted Ive maybe vaped 8-9 of them in total...I like a specific vape and when I get it I usually use it until it disintegrates
Think of it this way..
Core Count and core type offer different temps/ramp up characteristics and resistance load. The core is the main factor in how fast the coil lights up, how hot it gets, and what resistance it will be in the end..
The Outer wrap will give you different wicking properties but they all perform better then a naked strand of wire since they hold juice and also act like a heatsink for the surface of the coil letting it ramp slightly slower at the surface so the juice and vaporize more evenly offering "better" flavor. The Increase in surface area also lends to more juice being vaporized, again increasing flavor properties.
The thicker your outer wrap is the more wattage you will need to heat the coil as the outer wrap acts like a heatsink and it can effect the amount of heat a core wire will shed.
The more wraps/larger the coil ID you have the higher in resistance the coil is, the higher the resistance the more Voltage you need...lower the resistance the more wattage/amperage you need.
For regulated mods you want to find a sweet spot in resistance for best battery life and how it vapes at a certain wattage.
For Parallel Boxes/Series you need to build the coil specifically to what you want out of it this is where coil building has become more then a hobby but a lifestyle in itself.
The Fused Clapton is a great simple build that gives a great vape experience and almost anyone with a drill or dremel could make them. Using different Core sizes/metal types you can tailor to your specific want without any tricks or special tools...you can also adjust how quickly it will ramp and its peak temp by using thicker or thinner outerwrap.
The Alien is one of the best vapes there is in just about anything you put it in. Its wavy outerwrap actually holds and disperses the juice and it acts like wicking layer over the bare strands underneath. The 3 cores in parallel offer a great amount of heated surface and it rammos pretty quickly.
Alien Framed Staples I would say are the best vapes depending on materials used/wrap count and coil ID. The Outerwrap still keeps the same properties on these coils but the added Ribbon gives more surface area and heats up faster then the round wires so its for people that like a bit warmer/faster ramping vape.
SSFC/Corrugated Builds and Enigma's/Naked Staples and more can be "Spitty" and some are violent due to instant ramp up and how much juice they can actually hold....These can be great vapes but they are also where skilled builders like to show off their talents...they take a ton of time and are not for the impatient!
Coils arent one sized fits all....you wont get a good experience from a All SS 28g/36g 5 Wrap/3mm ID Alien in a Derringer on a Series Mod but you would in most recent RDAs on a Tube/Parallel Box.
If you mean overlapping then that's all you bro. You need to lead with the spool a little bit.
To fasten the wrap wire you bend an L into the core and put it in the chuck and wrap around the peg sticking out.
He's how I fuse:
Bend the core in half with pliers so there's a perfect 180° turn. Bind the ends and put them in the chuck.
Stick the fuse wire between the cores and turn the drill a few times. Keep light tension on the spool and start off perpendicular to the cores. Keep the spool turned horizontally and get about 6" or more from the cores.
Get a few wraps then open the drill up and stay about 10° ahead of the clapton.
I forgot about that. If you're using fishing swivels it's a great tip. It helped me with my aliens.
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So I tried the Mind_Forge technique and it works quite well - even with the drill wide open. I've only been able to free hand spaced Claptons before, because I just couldn't get any other way to work for some reason. At any rate, I made a set of staggered framed staples. They came out not so great, but I kept on rushing it to see how fast I could go with the drill. I guess I'm gonna need some more practice. I also have to say, I'm not a huge fan of the vape quality of these heavy metal, dense builds. It actually seems like I'm trading the flavor quality for clouds. Although I do like the cloud aspect of vaping, I guess I'm really more of a flavor chaser.
6x0.4K cores, 26K frames, 36N stagger, 38N bind
Anyways, here are the pics:
6x0.4K cores, 26K frames, 36N stagger, 38N bind
Anyways, here are the pics:
Good job dude.
I know what you mean about the vape quality. It's hard to beat a staple with an alien wrap.
I like 8 ply half framed staggers a lot too using 0.4mm and 28g.
Next time you make one use 28g frames. 26g is just too much if you don't want to dump power into it. Plus I like the frames to resist more than the ribbon.
6-8ply with 28g frames and fused with 38g is hard to beat.
I know what you mean about the vape quality. It's hard to beat a staple with an alien wrap.
I like 8 ply half framed staggers a lot too using 0.4mm and 28g.
Next time you make one use 28g frames. 26g is just too much if you don't want to dump power into it. Plus I like the frames to resist more than the ribbon.
6-8ply with 28g frames and fused with 38g is hard to beat.
2nd go at a Staple Snake Spine.
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Normally, I prefer larger frames than most people do for my staples. I don't like the raised middle that the smaller frames create by being smaller than the ribbon. Here's a pic of a regular framed staple I made using 0.4 with 26g frames:
When fusing do you slow or relatively fast? Also do you keep the fusing wire on the spool or do you cut a long length so you can keep less tension on the core? Thanks!
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