[Jewelry making - Article 00903] - Re: [Orchid] Calculating metal gauge

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    Sher, Rather than an 'idiots' gauge...I suggest you try an 'American
    Standard' gauge (I use nr 20) which is a round wheel with slots
    numbered for each gauge  non-ferrous metals showing from 0-36 gauge
    on one side and .325 to .009 inches on the other.  To find the gauge,
    gently insert the metal sheet or wire into a slot and, if it just
    enters, it is that gauge.  Some of these gauges also have numbered
    drill bit holes around the center hole. I keep mine hanging on the
    butt of my mandrel right above my lemel pan all the time. Try Stuller
    or Rio tools catalog. 

    Cheers from Don at The Charles Belle Studio in SOFL where simple
    elegance IS fine jewelry! dcdietz AT attbi.com

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