Select Wire Gauge
30 minutesselect wire gauge with precision, following established lapidary methods and verifying results at each stage.
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Learn wire wrapping setting from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
select wire gauge with precision, following established lapidary methods and verifying results at each stage.
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Key benchmarks for wire wrapping setting.
| Grit | Purpose | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Rough grind | Coarse |
| 220 | Shape | Medium |
| 14000 | Polish | Fine |
Keep stone wet while grinding — dry silica dust causes silicosis.
Never skip grit steps — each stage removes scratches from the previous.
Wear safety glasses even when wet grinding — slurry splashes at high speed.