On Sat, 09 Apr 2005 09:30:23 -0700, Watson A.Name - "Watt Sun, the Dark
Remover" wrote:


"Pooh Bear" wrote in message
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"Watson A.Name - \"Watt Sun, the Dark Remover\"" wrote:

"Ian Stirling" wrote in message
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In sci.electronics.design Albert wrote:
Does anyone know how to measure or determine the wire size. I
have
tons of motors, solenoids, and similar items. I need some #24
wire
and
some #30 for a coil, but have to be sure regarding the wire
diameter
as it's a critical ap and the author of the article says 'don't
substitute'.

Micrometer.
Vernier caliper may also work.
Either under $30US.

I don't believe anyone uses vernier calipers anymore. I've got a
Helios
dial caliper made a long time ago in Deutschland, but nowadays a
caliper
with a LCD is probably a lot cheaper.

Ohhh... I assumed anyone serious would be using a Mitotuyo ? digital
LCD
vernier caliper anyway. We certainly have one.

I'm trying to figure out why they would be called vernier when they have a
LCD display.


To distingush it from a micrometer caliper at one end of the tool
spectrum, and a monkey wrench at the other. ;-)

Cheers!
Rich