On Sat, 9 Apr 2005 04:36:20 -0700, "Watson A.Name - \"Watt Sun, the Dark
Remover\"" wrote:


"Ian Stirling" wrote in message
...
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.


I do, got fed up with resetting the mechanical dial type through the rack and
pinion becoming dirty, and electronics/robustness issues with electronic types.

Peter