slight correction on one of the numbers included with this revision: Small Wapsi Ultra Wire is equivalent to 29 gauge, not 31.
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Okay, here's all the info on wire diameters. I was finally able to locate all the info myself. Allan Fish asked for any help about the wire gauge numbers, which I was also unfamiliar with.
This search was prompted by the online offerings on this page. http://www.landofodds.com/store/find2s.htm
The advantage as I see it is access to a very wide assortment of colors in a very wide assortment of wire diameters. The wire is coated, which seals in the color and prevents tarnishing. For those who would like to try colored copper wire in something beyond the standard copper, gold, red, black, green and chartreuse offered at some fly shops.
Wes Wada Bend, Oregon
Wire gauge number to inches conversion chart
AWG Inches
18 0.04030 20 0.03200 22 0.02530 24 0.02010 26 0.01590 28 0.01260 30 0.01000 32 0.00795 34 0.00631 36 0.00500
the full AWG to inch conversion chart is here: http://www.export911.com/convert/gauges.htm
comparison diameters: XSmall Wapsi Ultra Wire .008" (approx. 32 gauge) Small Wapsi Ultra Wire .011" (approx. 29 gauge) Med. Wapsi Ultra Wire .014" (approx 27 gauge) fine lead wire .015" (approx. 26 gauge) med. lead wire .020" (approx 24 gauge) heavy lead wire .030" (approx. 20 gauge)
