[Jewelry making - Article 00106] - Re: [Orchid] Rivets, Wire Gauge and Drill bit sizes

[Donna Hiebert]

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>     I would like to find some kind of chart that matches up wire
>     gauges with drill bit sizes.  I would like to try my hand at some
>     simple riveting exercises, but need a bit of a start with this
>     information.

Hi Stephanie,

    I would suggest aquiring a set of vernier calipers (mine are
    electronic). Comparing sizes between wire and drill bits becomes very
    simple. I use my calipers everytime I make something. 

Regards,
Donna
Halifax, NS

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