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[raymo2u]

Im sold where do I get a full set of damascus tools. Not only strong but sexy to look at

There isnt a Set out there that I know of, Carbon Steel is the closest thing....

So I got some 46g and 50g N80 in today. So I figured, "Why not?" and tried to make a fused Clapton out of it. Unsuccessfully. I got about 5mm and 4 mm out of it.

2x46N/50N
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Yea that 50g is crazy tiny barely noticeable to your eyes when its being turned for the clapton....I keep messing up when I lightly breath while holding the spool, thats the only time I seem to screw it up with the Fused Claptons with it. Try again with 30g and 50g, its a much easier FC and it comes out nicely, and its still Tiny AF

 

[CrazyChef]

Try again with 30g and 50g

Okay

2x30K/50N
Also staged it with 26N

 

[MidwestExpress]

Putting a new bench together since I lost my office to my 4 year old daughter getting a room upgrade... I have been moved to the basement. No worries. This will be good once I start making my own juice.



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[raymo2u]

Okay

2x30K/50N
Also staged it with 26N
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Now lets see a Staggered Fused Clapton with 30g/40g/50g

 

[CrazyChef]

Nah - too easy. I'm gonna try a 40/50/65 stitched alien

 

[itsmenotyou]

Putting a new bench together since I lost my office to my 4 year old daughter getting a room upgrade... I have been moved to the basement. No worries. This will be good once I start making my own juice.



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Damn. My poor workbench is set up for reloading ammo and building guns. I use an old entertainment center for mixing juice and building coils

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[CrazyChef]

Now lets see a Staggered Fused Clapton with 30g/40g/50g

Okay, so I figured "Why not?" and gave it a shot. Missing a lot of spaces, but better than I expected.




Here's 50g compared to my hair. The top one is the N80

 

[Oggy]

Okay

2x30K/50N
Also staged it with 26N
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That is a sexy coil @CrazyChef

 

[raymo2u]

Putting a new bench together since I lost my office to my 4 year old daughter getting a room upgrade... I have been moved to the basement. No worries. This will be good once I start making my own juice.



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I wanted to do the same type of work bench but I have limited space in my office and more tools and things that need to be stored. I went with a shelf system that way I could organize everything and then have a work table at chair hieght also, theres a led grid on the underside of the next level for night and up close building...and it was cheap!

Here's 50g compared to my hair. The top one is the N80
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I didnt know we could post pubie's LOL
Good job on the SFC, I had worse results every time I tried...Im going to keep doing it until I have a Dual Coil amount thats perfect though....or enough for the TFV4 RBA's and have a crazy tank setup worth bragging about..

 

[CrazyChef]

I didnt know we could post pubie's

I didn't see anything against it in the forum rules, so...

 

[CrazyChef]

More color practice

 

[Schmucko]

Recycling my leftover 32k pieces.
2(4x32k twisted)/32k fused clapton 5 wrap on 5/64id firing at .13ohms.
Had to run the damn thing in my drill to wrap it it was so stiff

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[Schmucko]

So I got some 46g and 50g N80 in today. So I figured, "Why not?" and tried to make a fused Clapton out of it. Unsuccessfully. I got about 5mm and 4 mm out of it.

2x46N/50N
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Where do you get these high gauge wires?

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[raymo2u]

Where do you get these high gauge wires?

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Ebay/Amazon, LightningVapes, KidneyPuncher, TwistedMesses.com and Temco
Ebay I find to be the Cheapest, I posted a link a page or 2 back for Kanthal D wire which is cheaper and can be had in higher gauge wire also. Higher gauge wire usually costs a bit more and you will use it much faster then lower gauges...

Kanthal D 38 awg 1000ft
Kanthal D 40 awg 1000 ft
Ni80 50 awg 150 ft
Kanthal D 46 awg 150 ft

 

[Schmucko]

Ebay/Amazon, LightningVapes, KidneyPuncher, TwistedMesses.com and Temco
Ebay I find to be the Cheapest, I posted a link a page or 2 back for Kanthal D wire which is cheaper and can be had in higher gauge wire also. Higher gauge wire usually costs a bit more and you will use it much faster then lower gauges...

Kanthal D 38 awg 1000ft
Kanthal D 40 awg 1000 ft
Ni80 50 awg 150 ft
Kanthal D 46 awg 150 ft

Most of my searches turn up 36 at the highest but im lazy and have a short atten... Ooh, cookies!. Im thinking about just getting a draw plate and buying bulk low gauge.

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[CrazyChef]

Where do you get these high gauge wires?

For higher gauges I've been using Kidney Puncher, but I really like the eBay links put up by @raymo2u and will try those next time I order higher gauge wire.

 

[CrazyChef]

Kanthal D 38 awg 1000ft
Kanthal D 40 awg 1000 ft
Ni80 50 awg 150 ft
Kanthal D 46 awg 150 ft

This kingorchid dude on eBay has 6,273 feedbacks, and it's 100% positive - that's very impressive!
I'll definitely be giving him some business.

 

[BrattVapes]

Fused claptons 26g n60 × 34g n80
5 wrap 2.3 mm ID and duals. Loving it at 60 watts ohm to .16 Ω on my ipv

Matt

 

[raymo2u]

This kingorchid dude on eBay has 6,273 feedbacks, and it's 100% positive - that's very impressive!
I'll definitely be giving him some business.

That's about the only place Ive been buying wire for at least a month and a half now...haven't been disappointing so far and quick shipping times! He doesnt have the 1000ft 50g up right now but hopefully he will replace the ad again soon. I place to buy 2 of each 1000ft rolls in every gauge tax time because that would probably be a year worth of building....
The kanthal D and Ni60 seem to color very well, give them a shot @CrazyChef

 

[CgS_Drone]

Not as clean and fancy as the others but my first Clapton.

 

[Gratefulvapes]

Fused 28g -40g tricro clapton. My new all day vape. Minimal spit back with full flavor. Preforms like a vert and horizontal at the same time. Don't mind the cheap addy. It had the room that I needed to test the first coil before I committed a RDA to the build, now its all I will use. Kinda a pain but not as bad as some of the other coils I have seen.

 

[CrazyChef]

0.8x0.1 ribbon wrapped with 40K
Paralleled with 30N around 2x26N

 

[MidwestExpress]

Rebuilt my 13 heavens 9 hells rda. This time I did dual 24 gauge kanthal core wrapped in 40 gauge kanthal. 6 wraps at 3mm coming in at .17 ohms. Running this at 110 watt and it is a very nice vape. Cool to warm vape, loads of flavor and good clouds.

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[BrattVapes]

Not as clean and fancy as the others but my first Clapton.
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My first clapton looked something like that. Practice and spools of high gauge and I'm getting to the point where I want to try new things. It gets better and better!

Matt

 

[CgS_Drone]

Thanks BrattVapes

Second attempt, this time a dual coil build.

 

[raymo2u]

I havent been putting much time into crazier coils since the wife went apeshit over me "playing with coils" But when the workweek starts up after Im done with my new project Ill try and create something interesting...until then its Plain-O coils for now...
3 x 34K/40N Paralleled with 28K-5/4 Wraps @ .16 Ohms

 

[CgS_Drone]

Very nice Raymo2u, I'm jealous.

 

[BrattVapes]

Thanks BrattVapes

Second attempt, this time a dual coil build.
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They look good CgS! You'll be amazed... For me the difference was being able to clapton at full speed on the drill, now it's full speed or no speed. It makes me excited to rebuild that much more. The flavor you get out of these claptons are crazy. And clouds are there too depending on what you build. This was a favorite not too long ago... And the clouds were insane. Right now I am enjoying the cool vape I'm getting on the build I posted. 60-80 watts and its a breeze. I spoiled myself and no longer like anything else.

They aren't always pretty. I'm by no means perfect, there are some on here I'm very jealous of. But alas it takes practice. I was where you are not too long ago, and as I get better and more confident I look to emulate what I used to think "I'll never be able to do that. Woah."

Looking forward to seeing your progress!

Matt

 

[martinelias]

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[Oggy]

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What gauges are in your build and what does it OHM out too? But more importantly How does it vape?

 

[iLiptiKal]

What gauges are in your build and what does it OHM out too? But more importantly How does it vape?

I'd like a guess

I'm gonna say two 26g each claptoned with 34g or maybe 36g, fused with 0.5mm ribbon, and parallel to 24.

Am I close?


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[martinelias]

What gauges are in your build and what does it OHM out too? But more importantly How does it vape?

It's 2 strands of 26g n80 / 36g k fused with .8 flat wire (kanthal) and I think staged is the term, with 24g n80. 4 wraps of the monsters 5 wraps of the 24k comes out to .09ohm on my cherrybomber.
Probably the best vape I ever had its my 3rd time building it and the best run I've had at it yet. The 2nd time lasted me probably over 5 months and I removed it only to try some diff builds but came back to it tonight cause it's the best build (for me).
Since the air hits it under the coils on the mx4 it's not even that hot, I actually only have one of the slots open on the side air since I appreciate a warm tasty vape.
Goes without saying but clouds are ridiculous also.

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[iLiptiKal]

It's 2 strands of 26g n80 / 36g k fused with .8 flat wire (kanthal) and I think staged is the term, with 24g n80. 4 wraps of the monsters 5 wraps of the 24k comes out to .09ohm on my cherrybomber.
Probably the best vape I ever had its my 3rd time building it and the best run I've had at it yet. The 2nd time lasted me probably over 5 months and I removed it only to try some diff builds but came back to it tonight cause it's the best build (for me).
Since the air hits it under the coils on the mx4 it's not even that hot, I actually only have one of the slots open on the side air since I appreciate a warm tasty vape.
Goes without saying but clouds are ridiculous also.

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Damn, 0.8 ribbon not 0.5


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[martinelias]

Damn, 0.8 ribbon not 0.5


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Is .5 better or something? .8 is all I have ribbon haha.

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[iLiptiKal]

Is .5 better or something? .8 is all I have ribbon haha.

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Haha, oh. Not that at all. I was just off on my guess.


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[martinelias]

Only downfall is its a juice destroyer. I drip 8 drops only cause anymore and the mx4 leaks on me from the bottom airholes and I get a solid 2-3 hits from it. Granted, they're big ass drags, but still.

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[martinelias]

I'd like a guess

I'm gonna say two 26g each claptoned with 34g or maybe 36g, fused with 0.5mm ribbon, and parallel to 24.

Am I close?


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Didn't even notice this post, good freaking eye.

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[Dawn0810]

Where do you get these high gauge wires?

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Lighting vapes and k.bee vapes I have coupon codes for 15-17% off so PM me if you're interested


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[Dawn0810]

Ok guys today is the day I'm going to get all crazy here I got my vice my nylon pliers, swivels and of course enough wire decisions decisions


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[MidwestExpress]

Ok guys today is the day I'm going to get all crazy here I got my vice my nylon pliers, swivels and of course enough wire decisions decisions


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Let's see some magic!


Quick question to everyone thinking about this. What are the benefits of a staged coil and what gauge are you using for the staging coil?

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[Dawn0810]

Everything else came so easy to me and when I see wire for the most part I can figure out what it is and how it was done it's the actual doing it that frightens me to the point of not going beyond a Clapton and a fused Clapton that and oh yeah thanksgiving damn holidays get in the way of me trying to build lol


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[Dawn0810]

Let's see some magic!


Quick question to everyone thinking about this. What are the benefits of a staged coil and what gauge are you using for the staging coil?

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Got me every time I saw it I just thought auto correct changed it from staggered to staged sorry blonde moment


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[CrazyChef]

Quick question to everyone thinking about this. What are the benefits of a staged coil and what gauge are you using for the staging coil?

Staging heats up in two "stages". I usually build with kanthal, then stage with nichrome. The nichrome has a faster ramp up time, so in theory the juice vaporizes better when heated next to the nichrome. In theory, anyways. I like to do it to add flat surface area, and I also like the way it looks for photo shoots. I try to keep the gauge of the staging wire at (or a little smaller than) the outside diameter of the other wire.

In reality, it probably doesn't make a huge amount of difference.

 

[Dawn0810]

Staging heats up in two "stages". I usually build with kanthal, then stage with nichrome. The nichrome has a faster ramp up time, so in theory the juice vaporizes better when heated next to the nichrome. In theory, anyways. I like to do it to add flat surface area, and I also like the way it looks for photo shoots. I try to keep the gauge of the staging wire at (or a little smaller than) the outside diameter of the other wire.

In reality, it probably doesn't make a huge amount of difference.

So wait staging is basically using two types of wire? Say if I was doing TC if I did Ti build and staged with SS that's all that is? I'm just asking because I really don't know


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[CrazyChef]

That's what I do, but you can stage with the same wire if you want. All staging is, is a parallel coil. You can stage a fused Clapton with a 2 wire twist if you want to. Hmmm... That gives me an idea...

Heck, you can even do a triple parallel with alien, Clapton and a staple coil wire if you want.

 

[iLiptiKal]

That's what I do, but you can stage with the same wire if you want. All staging is, is a parallel coil. You can stage a fused Clapton with a 2 wire twist if you want to. Hmmm... That gives me an idea...

Heck, you can even do a triple parallel with alien, Clapton and a staple coil wire if you want.

Then there is the madness that is hybrid wire.
Guach on Instagram has been coming up with some crazy stuff lately. Basically various wire types combined in one. This one is my favourite of his that he's done lately. Works on the same principles as staged where the wire ramps up differently for different sections.

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[iLiptiKal]

Another one of his from 2 days ago that blows my mind.

My next build day I'm going to start attempting to pull this type of stuff off.


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[CrazyChef]

V2.0 of what I made yesterday. Wanted a dual coil in the Velocity clone I just got, and I switched things up a bit to match the parameters of my iStick 100.





And in case you were wondering what 3 feet of 0.5 ribbon Claptoned with 40g N80 looked like:

 

[vuJim]

My first build from scratch. OBS Crius w/Velocity-style deck:

That's ten wraps of 26 ga. Kanthal done on a Coil Master. Ends ended-up a bit sloppy (Boy, the camera doesn't miss much, does it?) In the end I had to do a bit of judicious adjusting, as one of the coils was just touching the tank. I won't bore you the with picture. Suffice it to say the first coil came out to 1.13Ω and the addition of the second had it bobbling back-and-forth between .56 and .57Ω. Perfect!

Wicked. That's about a 1/4" wide piece of Japanese organic cotton with the outer layers carefully peeled off. Trimmed to about even with the outside edge of the deck, wetted, then trimmed to width for the juice channels.

That's about how I like to see it in the juice ports of the Crius. At 35-40W I get plenty of vapour, good flavour, don't get dry hits and it never floods/leaks.

Tah dah!

Side note: Those scissors you see in the background? Those came with the Coil Master kit. They suck Had to resort to borrowing a pair of my wife scissors again. Annoying. If I'd paid full-boat for that kit I'd really be annoyed.

 

[raymo2u]

Side note: Those scissors you see in the background? Those came with the Coil Master kit. They suck Had to resort to borrowing a pair of my wife scissors again. Annoying. If I'd paid full-boat for that kit I'd really be annoyed.

Ive broken every tool in almost every Coil Tool Kit so far(Even the Coil Jigs)...Im sticking to Heat Tempered Carbon Steel Tools..nothing less then Cr.55 from now on. Most things seem to break on wires that can easily be bent or cut and the scissors always bunch up cotton instead of cutting straight through, so no more...

I really want to get a 521 Tab Master though...and a Lathe...and a CNC Cutter...and a 3d Printer...