Ahh I see, Smokedog, you follow a tutorial or have pictures of your cotton coils?
I'd like to given cotton a go soon!
Check the tutorial section out on UKVapers - cotton +microcoiling is all the rage.
It really is very simple, just be sure to use lower res wire (I get on well with 28AWG or 0.32mm A1 Kanthal) and heat it hot before coiling.
An M3 screw (same ones holding your lightswitch to the walls) can come in handy as the thread's the perfect size. I use a 1.5-3.0mm drill bit, depending on the atty/wick.
Slow and steady, each turn touching the previous, pulling tightly, but not garrotting your fingers. 6-12 turns, depending on the wire (thicker wire = more turns to up the resistance; 8-10 with 28AWG gives me 1.4-1.8 ohms) then remove carefully from the screw/drill bit, flame red hot again and gently but firmly compress between some needle nose pliers (make sure they're flat inside). You don't want to squeeze so hard the coils slip over each other. Repeat until each turn is touching and very carefully install in the Atty - making sure you don't pull too tight on the legs or miss-shape the coil. I find it easier to slide the drill bit back into the coil, which seems to help keep the shape and tightness together.
You'll probably find the overall coil sits higher than usual - this is fine - don't be tempted to poke it with the usual toothpick / paperclip / mini screwdriver. Remove the drill bit/screw, carefully!
Test the resistance and pulse fire a couple of times - you want it to glow red, starting from the middle of the coil and working it's way to each end.
With the cotton, organic, pure cotton from the baby section is fine and doesn't need boiling. Less is more - don't compress or twist it too much or it'll just eat your juice and refuse to give it back when you want it...
You can wet a tiny amount of ejuice one end of the cotton to feed through the coil, or roll it slightly through your fingers, like threading a needle.
DON'T DRY BURN COTTON - EVER! You'll ruin it and have to replace it.
Once happy with the wick, prime with juice and give it a moment to absorb - it'll take a surprising amount, don't saturate it. Test fire. The coil might take a few seconds to work, but it won't glow red.
Rebuild the Atty and fill the tank.
Time for the inevitable VapeGasm as you do a double take at your work
