Basic wire wrapping skills... Coiled Coils part 2

Welcome back to Lonely Soldier Designs – in Part 2 of this essential wire wrapping series, I’ll show you how to speed up your coiled coil making by using a drill! This technique saves you loads of time, creates consistently perfect coils, and is a game-changer once you’ve nailed the basics.

If you haven’t seen Part 1 (hand coiling), watch it here first:
👉    • Basic wire wrapping skills... Coiled coils...  

In This Tutorial You'll Learn:
The best type of drill to use
How to wrap your coil safely and accurately
Tips for controlling speed and tension
Wrapping your coil around a base wire
How to troubleshoot common issues

Materials Used:
23 gauge (0.6 mm) wire
28 gauge (0.3 mm) wrapping wire
18 gauge (1 mm) base wire

Cordless drill with a centred chuck

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
00:42 – Why a drill? Choosing the right one
02:10 – Wire sizes and measurements
03:15 – Setting up your drill with wire
04:50 – Starting the coil with wrapping wire
06:30 – Wrapping technique and safety
08:20 – Troubleshooting gaps
09:45 – Making the final coil
11:00 – Wrapping the coil around a base wire
13:30 – Final tips for clean finishes
14:50 – Advice for beginners
15:40 – Outro and Part 3 teaser

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🔗 Part of a Series? Start Here:

1️⃣ Part 1 – Coiled Coils by Hand:    • Basic wire wrapping skills... Coiled coils...  
3️⃣ Part 3 – Using Coiled Coils in Designs:    • Basic wire wrapping skills... Coiled Coils...  

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