That's exactly how I did my staple coil. I had like 3 sliders. Then binding and hot glue on the loop side and tape and hot glue on the wire end side. Worked perfectly I just messed up coiling it.
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I have not. This is only my second time building ever. I use tricore aliens from screwball so I wanted to try and make them before I run out.
I'll try the tricore Clapton's now.
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No bueno. Pit sliders on each end and one less than an inch from my wrap wire and moved it down as I went.
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@Mykreign it looks like you are holding your spool/decore too tight imo. it wont matter how you are holding your cores flat (sliders, keyrings, lego bricks etc) if your wrap wire is pulling them apart.
tension can be bad in both directions (too soft and too hard), and you will likely have to find the sweet spot for each build (depending on complexity of the core stack). i am guilty of being a little ham fisted when the frustration or nerves set in. i would catch myself holding too much tension (collapse my cores, break my wire at the chuck, jam up my swivels etc), and i would gradually loosen my grip until things worked. as i get more complex in my builds i realized that i was still backwards. you want to start with 'too gentle' and gradually increase tension until things work.
on this scale, you want to be somewhere between soft and middle (the happy face), and you are likely right now a bit too far from middle towards hard (mad face).
soft<--
-------middle--------->hard
every core configuration is a little different on what works, but i have found its usually easier to work your way up from 'too soft' as opposed to down from 'too hard'.
tension can be bad in both directions (too soft and too hard), and you will likely have to find the sweet spot for each build (depending on complexity of the core stack). i am guilty of being a little ham fisted when the frustration or nerves set in. i would catch myself holding too much tension (collapse my cores, break my wire at the chuck, jam up my swivels etc), and i would gradually loosen my grip until things worked. as i get more complex in my builds i realized that i was still backwards. you want to start with 'too gentle' and gradually increase tension until things work.
on this scale, you want to be somewhere between soft and middle (the happy face), and you are likely right now a bit too far from middle towards hard (mad face).
soft<--
-------middle--------->hardevery core configuration is a little different on what works, but i have found its usually easier to work your way up from 'too soft' as opposed to down from 'too hard'.
Thanks. I'll keep that in mind for next time.@Mykreign it looks like you are holding your spool/decore too tight imo. it wont matter how you are holding your cores flat (sliders, keyrings, lego bricks etc) if your wrap wire is pulling them apart.
tension can be bad in both directions (too soft and too hard), and you will likely have to find the sweet spot for each build (depending on complexity of the core stack). i am guilty of being a little ham fisted when the frustration or nerves set in. i would catch myself holding too much tension (collapse my cores, break my wire at the chuck, jam up my swivels etc), and i would gradually loosen my grip until things worked. as i get more complex in my builds i realized that i was still backwards. you want to start with 'too gentle' and gradually increase tension until things work.
on this scale, you want to be somewhere between soft and middle (the happy face), and you are likely right now a bit too far from middle towards hard (mad face).
soft<--
every core configuration is a little different on what works, but i have found its usually easier to work your way up from 'too soft' as opposed to down from 'too hard'.
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A little ditty about ribbon, 18 ply .3 wrapped in .3, hope it ohms above 0.1, I reckon it will
I'll name it "a pretty waste of ribbon," just wanted to build something and experience claptoning with ribbon
I'll name it "a pretty waste of ribbon," just wanted to build something and experience claptoning with ribbon
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Just ordered some wire. Gonna try my first staples and aliens and such preeeetty exciting
Heck yeah. I made my first staple the other day. Binding and wrapping went great the second attempt I made. Coiling it is where I messed up but I'm gonna give it another go tomorrow after work. Gotta try again.
Just ordered some wire. Gonna try my first staples and aliens and such preeeetty exciting
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I would definitely try vaping it! Aesthetically, it looks fantastic - nice job!
I have a pic in this thread somewhere from maybe a year or 2 ago where I used 0.3 ribbon as the stitch in a stitched alien coil. I remember it was pretty neat looking. Can't remember if it vaped well or not.
This looks lovely. Looks like you gave it a polish. I think it came out great. I know this isn't the therapy about your builds thread but I spent four hours yesterday on a staple helix variation and I'm not even gonna post the photos because it came out so bad. I had all my fuses in place and I completely screwed up the coiling process. The ribbon twisted on me. I did get two good wraps out of it this time which is better than what I got last time but it's so heartbreaking to see something you spent that much time on go to waste. Other staple variants I have no problem with, fraliens, framed staples, SSFCs, they all come out fine. The ribbon doesn't flop on me. There's something about this staple helix, some code I have to crack. I think I'm going to follow @mach1ne 's advice on coiling and do it the way he says instead of sticking the wire in the vice and grabbing it with nylon pliers like a giant A**hole.
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I don't have any nylon pliers, but I put several layers of blue painters tape on the jaws of a pair of toothless pliers I didn't use. Saw Jewbster talk about that in his staggering tutorial.
Edit: I'm getting about 44,000 feet of 46awg KD today, it'll be awhile before I need it but...I'm set...forever...lmao
Edit: I'm getting about 44,000 feet of 46awg KD today, it'll be awhile before I need it but...I'm set...forever...lmao
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44,000 feet!!!
How does one go about obtaining so much? Imagine if it all came on one GIGANTIC spool! You are literally set forever.
I hope it wouldn't be on one spool, the weight would destroy all of your builds :/
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Still No CLAMPS! AAAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!
So called "royal mail" need to book their fucking ideas up and get the to meeeee
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So called "royal mail" need to book their fucking ideas up and get the to meeeee
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Is there a tracking number or anything? Have you called the mail service?
It is on one spool! But being 46awg, it's less than half a pound :0 says .28 lbs, I am thinking about rewrapping it onto smaller spools a section at atime before using it though
44,000 feet!!!
King Orchid on Ebay had one left, he buys the big spools and then separates them into smaller lengths, that's how they're so affordable I think. I don't know where he orders them, but they are Halstahammar brand from Sweden
Edit:. I sure hope he ships it in that plastic box...I want it safe, 46awg tangles are hell
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My sleeping pattern is so fucked atm I haven't been awake to catch the sorting office :/ gonna stay up til 7 tomorrow so I can throw some abuse at the cunts. I've told Raymo and he said I'm not the only one. Said he'd put a claim in for me,gonna get him to hang fire a day or 2 while I case the postal service
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I know it sucks, but you'll get better results and fewer stomach ulcers if you try to be polite and patient with them
I'm pretty bummed that I misread when I was getting my refund a while back, raymo had said he would have a few left and I could order after the preorder, but I was a week later than I said I would be...so still no clamps for me either
Maybe that'll make you feel better
They're on preorder again! Raymo2u's drill and swivel clamps, for anyone who hasn't heard about them:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/581173357/precision-wire-clamps-preorder?ref=shop_home_active_1
Got mine ordered
https://www.etsy.com/listing/581173357/precision-wire-clamps-preorder?ref=shop_home_active_1
Got mine ordered
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Attempting to turn a screwup turned into something useful. I call it a caged staple lol
(my stagger was all kinds of jacked up causing my fuse to be jacked up so I just le5 it rip and then double fused it with a smaller gauge. 2*28g / 4*.3x.1 / 36g / 38g all N80
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(my stagger was all kinds of jacked up causing my fuse to be jacked up so I just le5 it rip and then double fused it with a smaller gauge. 2*28g / 4*.3x.1 / 36g / 38g all N80
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the ribbon also slightly turned in some places of course lol there's some parts of the coil that look good. may retry this later when I actually have time to attempt it properlyAttempting to turn a screwup turned into something useful. I call it a caged staple lol
(my stagger was all kinds of jacked up causing my fuse to be jacked up so I just le5 it rip and then double fused it with a smaller gauge. 2*28g / 4*.3x.1 / 36g / 38g all N80
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was a busy weekend, but i am realllllllly going to try to do a staple variant build and then make a video of how i wrap it up today.
thanks for the heads up @Pegleg Meg i got my ktx 1.5 ordered this time (in case no one else noticed, rays rda is also up for pre-order on his etsy).
again with the tough builds @william.osendott
great work man
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Not much better lol I was really looking forward to getting my hands on them and I'm unable to put the capital up again at the minute. Just have to see what the postie says tomorrow morningI know it sucks, but you'll get better results and fewer stomach ulcers if you try to be polite and patient with them
I'm pretty bummed that I misread when I was getting my refund a while back, raymo had said he would have a few left and I could order after the preorder, but I was a week later than I said I would be...so still no clamps for me either
Maybe that'll make you feel better
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2*28g KA1 twisted with 32g N80 with 2*28g N80 stacked vertically in the center helixed with 36g N80. Wasnt paying close attention so the helix isn't perfect. 3.0 ID ~.2 ohms in my very old authentic apocalypse on the Noisy Cricket 2..
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lol I cant say anything or Ill get a stern warning...but glad you guys saw itwas a busy weekend, but i am realllllllly going to try to do a staple variant build and then make a video of how i wrap it up today.
thanks for the heads up @Pegleg Meg i got my ktx 1.5 ordered this time (in case no one else noticed, rays rda is also up for pre-order on his etsy).
again with the tough builds @william.osendott
Just nailed a unicorn build for myself...so Ill share it here too.
42g Alien Stagg:
i tie mine up with 40 gauge and squish them flat with pliers before i glue them.
Oh depends, little this.. little that, try this , yell at that...
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try this , yell at that...
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Tickled me that haha
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finally got around to doing that. posted it in the staple thread.
10 x .3mm/40 all n80 alien staples. it felt like everything went wrong with this build, but it still got the point across in the video
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Gotta say I really love this build. Such clean work. You nailed the binding with the 46g and it just makes the coil look so clean. You can hardly see the wires it almost looks like one smooth conductive surface. The wrap is perfect. Much better than I could do with 46g! F**k I have problems just doing 40g. I feel like I always get inconsistent binding. It's also great how the coil looks perfectly square. Terrific job! I always enjoy your posts. I have a build I almost finished last night which is something new for me but my father ended up calling and that ended the night for me. Tonight I'm busy doing BJJ, which I have a love hate relationship with, but hopefully by Wednesday I can finish this build and coil it up. The reason I have a love hate relationship with Brazilian Jui Jitsu is because I'm always thinking about how I could be using that time to build instead but it's important to workout to stay healthy so that's just my way of doing it.
Color looks great!
I know it maybe didn't come out 100% the way you intended it to but I still think the coil looks gnarly man. In a really good way! The concept is cool and I bet it vapes great (which is the most important thing imo) so I'm digging it. I really like the coil. Great job.Attempting to turn a screwup turned into something useful. I call it a caged staple lol
(my stagger was all kinds of jacked up causing my fuse to be jacked up so I just le5 it rip and then double fused it with a smaller gauge. 2*28g / 4*.3x.1 / 36g / 38g all N80
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N80 Alien Staples. Looks delicious! It doesn't look like anything went wrong to me. Just another great build from a truly great builder.
Raymo I've been following you for a long time, even though we have never communicated. Just wanted to let you know I'm a fan and although I'm sure you've heard it all before I'll just say you're and absolute monster... In a good waylol I cant say anything or Ill get a stern warning...but glad you guys saw it
Just nailed a unicorn build for myself...so Ill share it here too.
42g Alien Stagg:
And you could be the next Royce Gracie!
Hahaha imagine if I legally changed my name to Jonathan Gracie. Hahaha. I have a feeling I would get some angry emails from Brazil!!
Edit: I'm super impressed you know about the Gracie family.
Hahaha imagine if I legally changed my name to Jonathan Gracie. Hahaha. I have a feeling I would get some angry emails from Brazil!!
Edit: I'm super impressed you know about the Gracie family.
I'd actually only knew about Royce and his dad, but I just read about the others, all names starting with R lol o.0
Royce Gracie is a montster!
Your right! The majority of the Gracies we know have a first name that starts with an R. In Portuguese their R actually sounds like our H. I read that Royce's Grandfather felt like that the sound of the Portuguese R was a strong sound. We went on to have Royce Gracie, Roger Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Rorion Gracie, Relson Gracie, Ryan Gracie, Rodrigo Gracie, ect. (the list goes on). I think besides Royce the most well known Gracie is Renzo. Roger Gracie was supposed to be the next big thing but when he fought Tim Kennedy (really tough military guy) who was also a black belt in BJJ he didn't do so well and the UFC released him. I've sparred with Gian Vilante and Chris Weidman who both studied under Renzo at Ray Longo's academy and in both cases it was literally like fighting a bear. The level these guys are on is ridiculous. Being 6'2" 235 lbs, in pretty good shape, and having a background in the martial arts would give most people the impression that I was formidable, but with Vilante and Weidman I felt like a child and that just goes to show how there are these different insane levels. It's super humbling. I was never a bully and I often stood up for kids who I saw getting bullied when I was young and I think that's due to the mentality the martial arts gave me from a young age. That you should always show respect to everyone just as you would want it shown to you. Or as the Brazilians would pronounce it, "hespect!"
. Whoa.. I went off the rails there, this thread is about building! I hespect your building talent!! Your posts are always great.
Your right! The majority of the Gracies we know have a first name that starts with an R. In Portuguese their R actually sounds like our H. I read that Royce's Grandfather felt like that the sound of the Portuguese R was a strong sound. We went on to have Royce Gracie, Roger Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Rorion Gracie, Relson Gracie, Ryan Gracie, Rodrigo Gracie, ect. (the list goes on). I think besides Royce the most well known Gracie is Renzo. Roger Gracie was supposed to be the next big thing but when he fought Tim Kennedy (really tough military guy) who was also a black belt in BJJ he didn't do so well and the UFC released him. I've sparred with Gian Vilante and Chris Weidman who both studied under Renzo at Ray Longo's academy and in both cases it was literally like fighting a bear. The level these guys are on is ridiculous. Being 6'2" 235 lbs, in pretty good shape, and having a background in the martial arts would give most people the impression that I was formidable, but with Vilante and Weidman I felt like a child and that just goes to show how there are these different insane levels. It's super humbling. I was never a bully and I often stood up for kids who I saw getting bullied when I was young and I think that's due to the mentality the martial arts gave me from a young age. That you should always show respect to everyone just as you would want it shown to you. Or as the Brazilians would pronounce it, "hespect!"
We can turn it back around to building coils - preparation, taking your time and studying your opponent (the wire and your own hands I guess? Lol)
This is actually a tutorial for preparing for a coil build *nod nod*
Ahahaha I remember this video. Oh there were so many guys who tried and had no idea what they were getting into. Meanwhile on the other side of the world there was a Japanese warrior named Sakuraba who was preparing to hunt each of the Gracies down one by one. And he got a bunch of them in Pride Fighting Championships. He will forever be known as "The Gracie Hunter"!
theres a lot of bad wrapping and i botched the color shot. doesnt matter though, i just built it for the sake of shooting a quick video on how i wrap them up with no vise/pliers/tension for people having trouble with that method. hopefully it helps someone
great shot/build
Trying to be creative.. or something