re: A Quick Guide to Wire Gauge

Ellad2 — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:01:31 GMT

Thank you very much for this article!!! I am in a "beading world", but I also need all kind of wire...

re: A Quick Guide to Wire Gauge

Shaktipaj — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:44:03 GMT

As you say, this really is " just a matter of diving in and getting familiar with the materials and tools." Why not lead by example?

This post is essentially a 'cut and paste' reminder of an earlier post you linked to, but I have to point out that you didn't get something quite right then, and didn't correct it here.

Wire gauges don't all work in the way you describe - and if people follow the off-handed description here, they can get it wrong - and risk the integrity of their work..

Using the American Standard Wire gauge for non-ferrous metals, the correct gauge is the first notch that the wire WILL NOT fit into. I realize this is counter-intuitive for most folks, but that is all the more reason to educate people properly in its use.

I bought mine from Connie Fox a while back, and I HIGHLY recommend it. It is accurate and well-made.

Wire gauge is important - otherwise, this blog post would be meaningless, right? But it is also crucial to understand how to determine that gauge.

It would be really wonderful to just take the word of the supplier where you bought It - but what about those stray bits that you want to use up? With the precious metals market going bonkers - knowing the gauge on these becomes almost an imperative!

Your readers look to your publications not only for information, but for substance. Please, make sure you are giving your readers enough accurate detail to actually make use of the information being provided.

Thanks