Ohhhh a coil jig (CM-types are really also "jigs", but for me they're just "coilers" and the one you posted is a "jig" lol)... I haven't seen one being sold outside of FT in ages lol. Those are actually faster to use IMHO. But in terms of transport size, the ori CM is still unbeatably small.

Only improvement I can think of for the "normal" CM coiler is to make the spinner part "stick" (somehow) to the long pole part for storage as mine flops around loose and sticking the CM in a bag pen pocket usually means that you'll pull out only half and need to fish the other half out of the blardy pen pocket.

Or have they solved this problem already?

EDIT: Apparently they have, but it wasn't the CM folks who did it, it was Youde... though their jig is about the size of short marker pen. But it's all self contained apparently so no multi-piece business here.



That said, I'm quite interested... has anybody seen the UD coiler (specifically v3 as in the pix above) in local shops anywhere? Not the latest "all-in-one" version though, as that one goes back to being NOT self-contained.



This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 12 2016, 05:37 PM

Oooh, a Smoant. Knight? Why not run a LG HG2 or Sammy 30Q for the (slightly) larger capacity? Not sure the additional 500mah is gonna be helpful though.

Ic3pRInc3sSsIcA Sure, get a coiler of some sort (CM or Kuro or the Youde I posted or some clone coiler, it doesn't really matter), some cotton (Muji to start with because it's cheap as nuts), a coil calculator app (search in app/play store) and (maybe) 28-30awg kanthal.

Cause you mentioned Kayfun, and you usually build smaller, shorter, standard ohmage coils on those (+-1ohm)... and anything under 30awg is kinda thin as nuts and hard to work with... and anything over 28 might require too many wraps.

Small 2mm 1ohm microcoils should need about 5-6 wraps for 28awg and 4-5 for 30 (rough ballpark). Check with the calculator app, and your mod (hopefully you're running a regulated mod - something with a screen).

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 12 2016, 10:02 AM

Also the Bachelor Nano if you want MTL/No-post building. But for lung hits the Serp Mini looks like an awesome choice.

There's also the 'Cado and 'Cado 24, but both are more dual coil tanks with an "option" to go single rather than full on single coil tanks - though the Genesis-like nature of the 'Cado does mean it's relatively easier to build/wick vs a pressure fed design like the Serp/Bachelor (though, the Gen-like design does mean that juice WILL come out the top if you tip it over too far).

And don't worry - ANY tank would be easier than the GMv2 to deal with... the GobV2 is just really, really, really fussy when it comes to wicking and refilling (I had one so yeah, personal experience). The top fill actually made things worse as far as the leaking/flooding goes vs the Ori GobMini methinks.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 12 2016, 07:05 PM

Only tank amongst the "mini-tanks" that I know of with access to the deck WITH liquid inside are the 'Cado brothers, by virtue of the juice being beneath the deck. Heck you can access the decks WHILE vaping it if you want lol.

But yeah, they also REALLY don't like to be left on their side, thanks to the design.

BTW... funny that I also went straight to the GMv2 when I went regulated, cause it was so cute. It can actually be awesome... when it worked... or rather, when it *wanted* to work lol.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 13 2016, 03:59 AM

Finally back at workbase, now can start building on the VeloV2.



This time trying something new besides my olde straight micro duos. Nothing too fancy though lol.

Now how the heck do I wick this thing? Short tails into the juice well?

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 13 2016, 09:04 PM

Those are 2x26awg khantal at 2.5mm according to my coilmaster, 7/8 wraps each for 0.4Ω‎ (says the VTC mini).

Thanks for the tips. Ended up wicking with fluffy short tails touching the base of the juicewells. Using Kendo Gold.

Vapes good so far at near minimum cyclops-only AFC, comparable flavour to the 'Cado as far as I could tell (using the Fodi driptip) so no qualms so far. Vapour density is also good, but of course not really "nano cloudsbro" due to the setup.

If anybody comes up with a slamcap for this thing, the flavour would probably be even better-er. Using *any* of the top airflow holes completely wrecks flavour though, as one could probably expect.

So yeah, I'm liking the Beco VeloV2 so far. Decent quality (my posts aren't exactly straight on the deck lol, but I can live with it), does everything it says on the tin and damn easy to build on and work with.

The notched cap is awesome in making the cyclops align perfect with the coils, something you need to fiddle with on the 'Cado. The 510 adapter is also great, with shallow threads so unscrewing to drip is very easy (considering it's gripping the Fodi DT pretty well). Of course, this is irrelevant if you like chuffcaps - you can drip straight with the one provided.

Cons? Well, like I said, my posts aren't perfectly straight, and this is AFTER I messed around with the PEEK insulator to make it better (it was awesomely out of whack before). But that's about it.

Considering it's a cheapo clone (and that the above are the extent of my qualms), I can say that the Beco Velo2 is a great buy - especially with all those spare screws.

Mmmm, screws.

And no, the screws didn't fit the 'Cado if anybody's wondering.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 13 2016, 11:39 PM

Rather, it looked rather fine when I got it (if my spotty memory is to be believed)... BUT the PEEK insulator didn't fit quite right after I took the 510 pin out to replace it with the non-squonk pin. The PEEKed post was noticeably crooked/leaning after that. Took a few minutes trimming the insulator to fit, now it's only veeeeery slightly un-straight.

It doesn't short or anything, just a bit of a cosmetic wrinkle. Sure I could go back to Altsmo for a replacement, but it was well within my "acceptable defect" range after the fix - and everything else was rather okay - so I couldn't be bothered.

Also, a bit more trimming of the PEEK could get it 100% straight... buuuut I could very well mess the PEEK up entirely so I'd rather not.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 14 2016, 02:06 AM

On a different note, my 2nd TC SS coils (straight 26 micros) + Kendo Gold setup on the 'Cado is clearly showing the benefits of combining both: Super long life. It's been more than a week (heck, maybe more than 2) but that coil/wick is definitely still vapable. There's slightly less capillary wicking now (I have to swirl and tip the 'Cado a bit more) but the flavour is still pretty much there.

Sure, it's fasting month so I don't vape as much, plus I do "clean" the gunk/carbon deposits off the coils from time to time (well, as much as I could without actually dry burning)... but I'm liking the longetivity of the whole setup.

First SS setup (the one the shop did) didn't work as well cause I probably scorched the wicks initially (and they were Muji cotts IINM)... and bloody broke the coils (hot legs = melty coils) while adjusting it later during rewicking.

But really, Kendo. This stuff is nuts. Considering a bag of KGD straight from JP is about the same as a bag of Gold, it's pretty much an expense I can live with looking at how well it works.

Oh and if I thought the 'Cado was thirsty, my VeloV2 setup could probably qualify for an AlcoAnonymous membership. Though the Kendo shines here too: Wick didn't scorch as easy (compared to Muji/KGD) the moment I forgot I was drippin' and vaped it bone dry. The burn resistance is REAL.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 14 2016, 11:59 AM

Erp... vape icon? Really? I hope it's not negative viral, we really can live without the attention right now.

Sos tiram?

Talking about cotton, anybody want to take my some ori bags of KGD off my hands? I have 3 more bags (80 sheet packs) in storage if anybody's interested. I'll give you a fair price for it.

I already have one open for backup (if ever I run out of Kendo), and there's enough in there for a year of backing up for sure.

Though at the rate it's performing, I doubt I'll let my stock of Kendo run out lol.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 14 2016, 12:11 PM

PM sent.

Sigh... 6 more hours until next vape break lol.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 14 2016, 01:30 PM

Gold - just cause it's easier to use (parallel strand roll is much, much easier to wick than clumps of loose cloud). Otherwise, it's pretty much the same thing: Blue or Gold or Eco.

Just that as far as the "initial" (from dry) priming goes with any of the Kendo varients, for some unknown reason, they're a bit hydrophobic (or in our case, oleophobic) straight from the pouch, needing a tad more "prime-time" than normal cotton.

After which it will perform like only God knows, of course.

andyng38 Fit for LCD wiping would be a bit... harsh for the Muji - considering that I would still put it well above Guardian or all of the other "normal" cotton (those I would really wipe LCD with).

That said, KGD cotton WAS a step up as far as the cotton-y break in period was concerned (it was much, much shorter compared to Muji) and overall flavour of the vape (slightly but noticeably smoother and more distinct).

Funnily enough, before this, I always thought wicking material differences was just a cashgrab scam as far as different types of "organic" cotton was concerned. I mean, cotton is cotton is cotton, right?

I was wrong, lol... they CAN be different. Plus, we invest in awesome clapton/tiger/alien/stapled coils but we forget that the martial in direct contact with the juice isn't really the coils - it's the wicks.

Jussayin', you know.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 14 2016, 07:24 PM

At least you have half a bag. I have like 4-5 bags of Muji left, AT LEAST lol.

I got my pillow cottons (Muji AND KGD) from shops lol... The Mujis from various Mujis I raided prior to the previous 1 person 1 pack rule (yeah its been a loooolong time) and the KGD from Sapporo (thanks to holidaying relatives). Even the Kendo I got from the Kendo booth at MAVEX.

I do agree though, Muji does have a... smell. Not bad or mouldy or whatnot, it does have a certain scent to it that KGD does not. Not sure why myself.

Maybe we need to throw in a desiccant pack in there to keep it dry or something. Though that doesn't explain why KGD is scent free and stays that way (at least so far for me).

BTW, isn't Cellucotton = Rayon?

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 14 2016, 10:47 PM

Personally, I don't really miss cigs. I only really smoked for the nicotine, as it actually helps me to live productively day to day (Medically diagnosed ADHD/ADD sufferer here, and Nicotine is chemically/functionally similar to Ritalin, the prescribed drug for the condition, in such that it helps me focus).

That said, I did do 1.5-2 PAD for about 10 years so I wasn't really a "medicinal" or "recreational" smoker either - I guess that was just how much I needed Nic to be "functional".

Sure, there's also Caffeine, but that one gave me headaches far more readily than Nic. And Ritalin, for those of you who don't know, works FAR TOO WELL and turns you into a mindless zombie most of the time.

Hence I was overjoyed when I realised there was a way to get *just* the Nic without all the other "active ingredients" that I instantly stopped smoking the day I started vaping, and never looked back.

So for me, it was really just a switch to a more effective delivery platform for Nic lol.

Also, if vaping isn't entirely working for you, you might be craving for the other active ingredients in tobacco that most normal juices don't really have: Whole Tobacco Alkaloids. You can only really get these from "real" tobacco based juices (WTA), ones that actually use tobacco steeped VG/PG to flavour it (also called NET Tobacco Liquids).

Examples would be the heavy tobac-based stuff from Vermillion River (not sure if those guys still exist though nowadays though).

And yes, vaping those are a whole different ballgame in terms "hit". I do like ito vape those once in a while, but I don't really "need" WTA in that sense so I don't ADV the stuff.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 15 2016, 08:41 PM

Looks like a Kayfun-type (or just a Kayfun lol). Bottom fill right? Where is it leaking from actually?

You're probably not wicking it enough I guess.

Most Kayfun-types leak when filled from the top with insufficient wicking... probably due to issues with the vacuum that is (a) Feeding your wicking channels, and (b) keeping it from going out the bottom as per in your case.

Feeding it from the bottom, like most "normal" Kayfuns help lessen this issue, though it does still happen.

In your case, try to use use more wicking in the channels, see if it helps. Don't completely stuff it though or you will get dry hits.

Also, did you completely close the AFC/Air channels when refilling? You HAVE to do this or else it WILL leak... if you can't close the AFC than its a design flaw for sure.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 15 2016, 09:19 PM

If he has fruity flavours I'll be happy to test now that I have a decent flavour dripper setup.

Heck, if it's not too sweet I can test the creamy stuff pun, though it's not my forte. But, my lidah mmg x makan manis, ice and lemak so expect feedback as such ler.

But, if it's good (or crap), I'll tell it as it is. I'm open to anything as long as it's good. I should be okay with the popcorn at least.

Before that though, nicotine berapa?

Anyway, that aside, here's another shot of my two humble main fogging machines, now that the VTC + VeloV2 is all set up and ready:


And yeah, you guys should be able to tell by now I have a thing for CF wraps lol.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 15 2016, 11:50 PM

It's usually bole pilih. Tell the guys make in 6/12 should cater for the lunghit/mouth-hit crowd. 12 usually market x berapa byk options, so less competition (if they can make it good, 12 nic susah nak play nice with flavors).

Maybe even 0 for guys like andyng38.

But yeah, who doesn't like free stuff. And I've done beta testing before also, but for software ler. I'd expect it to be about the same process-wise.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 16 2016, 01:16 AM

Mouth hit = tarik mulut (Mouth-to-lung): High resistance, low airflow, high nic, vapor sikit, flavour byk. Lunghit = shisha style (Direct-to-lung): Low resistance, high airflow, low nic, awan nano, flavor kureng. Generally lah.

Byk style vape, but generally MTL is more for flavor chasers and DTL for cloud chasers. I try to target somewhere in the middle: lunghits with flavour.

And mana ada big small boys here lol. Saya pun budak baru belajar lol.

snake1983 It's doing fine so far, very easy setup and good flavourful hits so far (with low airflow ler). But I do understand now why people keep talking about "condensation" with the Velo in general - it does vape very "wet", at least with the twisted kanthal duals I'm using.

andyng38 Uwah, looks like it's built solid but unfortunately not my style. Interesting to see them diversifying into mods though - though personally I'm more an Xtar fan.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 16 2016, 01:16 AM