Coil jigs

[domesticextremist]

I've been doing a lot of coiling lately.

I see a variety of jigs and coiling machines.

Does anybody use these?

Are they worth it?

Which is the best budget model?

[VapingBad]

I like the coil master, not sure what version number it is, it's an early one. looks like the one Todd is reviewing in 2015 here

[djs]

Coil master/ Kuro = good.

Cheap jigs = bad.

I use the clone versions in 2.5mm and 3mm.

[Jerri]

I grabbed a cheapo one for £3 on eBay. Works perfectly.

I would like to make some bigger gauge coils so am going to order one like the video above with interchangeable bits.

But the cheap one I got I can't fault.

[jtc]

The newer coilmaster has longer attachments which is very useful when stretching spaced coils on

[Lee]

I use a clone Kuro from FT and have no problems
www.fasttech.com/p/2066300

[SteveF]

I have a couple of coil masters but for a good while have just used a screwdriver.
Not particularly good in my hands with fine wire and too small for chunky wires.

[unclegromit]

I've got one of these not being used if it's any use to someone.

[djs]

Oct 14, 2016 20:46:54 GMT Lee said:

I use a clone Kuro from FT and have no problems
www.fasttech.com/p/2066300

"You (I) ordered this product on 1/8/2015."

[beedee]

I got one of these: DIY 6 - in - 1 CW Coil Winder Kit RBA Coil Jig Coiling Tool with 6 Coil Pins ( 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0mm ) for Electronic Cigarette  -  BLACK

Works a treat down to 24 awg (22awg gets a bit stiff to get off the jig and 20awg is not really a goer), does Clapton, twisted wires etc too. Was a little cheaper when I bought it (better exchange rate) but for just over £4 I think its still a bargain, mine came with excellent collapsible scissors and really bad plastic tweezers, which, for some reason, were not shown on the pics.

Bargain!

[Get Off My Cloud]

This is the newest version of the Coil Master it's the one i use because it has the longer pins

[domesticextremist]

unclegromit: PM sent.

[DaveJ]

I made mine after I struggled with fine wire on a drill bit: linky

A while ago when introducing a friend to his first rebuildable atties (kayfun lite clones), he pulled a newly aquired Kuro/coil master (likely a clone - from FT) out. He ran up a clean neat coil in next to no time. And it certainly required less poking and prodding to finalise the shape and positioning when mounted than the one I made on my jig.

It made it easy for him - a newby to coil winding - and gave excellent results easily.

Note that we were only playing with simple contact coils - none of those fancy multi wire alien clapton with gt stripes and loud exhaust winds. I've no idea how these jigs would handle those specialty wires.

[jevans]

Two of my "Budget" coil formers.




Jim