Coil Jig for different rod sizes V2

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This is a coil Jig design improvement. Creating coils of Kanthal or Nickel wire with ease is now possible thanks to this jig. To get started, insert an M3 machine screw into one of the holes marked for the wire gauge size on one cylinder. Next, install the center smooth rod and secure it using a grub screw on the opposite cylinder. Thread the wire through the adjacent hole next to the rod. Hold the wire end protruding from the cylinder with your thumb, then rotate it once around the center smooth rod to initiate coil formation. Now insert the protruding center smooth rod into the central axial hole in the second cylinder and start rotating it to create a coil. The machine screw will maintain the wire's position as you rotate, ensuring a flawless coil is formed effortlessly. The marked angles on each cylinder are designed to help coilers manage stiff wires (0deg, 90deg, 180deg, and 270deg). Starting at 0deg ensures your reference point for completing coils that land precisely on either 0deg or 180deg marks. If working with a stiff wire, simply twist the rod 90 degrees beyond your intended coil end. Note that the screw holes require some force to accommodate the M3 machine screws due to their unthreaded configuration. These holes are carefully designed so the screw compresses the coil against the center rod, guaranteeing optimal alignment for various gauge wires. A new feature on this enhanced design includes an extra hole on the left side for facilitating Left Hand (clockwise) coiling. Furthermore, I've increased the size of the wire hole to improve print quality. Important: Please note that this design has not yet been tested or printed; any refinements needed will depend on further evaluation and experimentation. Feel free to test it out and share your findings – any corrections can be addressed then!