Hi Scott
Sheet metal is measured using the Standard Wire Gauge system (SWG). You can
buy a gauge which is calibrated in SWG, or you can measure the thickness
with a micrometer and use a look up table to convert thou to SWG try this
one,
http://www.themodelmakersresource.co.uk/facts/facts015.html Note that where
it says Dia this is equal to the thickness.
Also be aware that there is an American Wire Gauge which is different but I
guess as this is an LBC list you would want the correct metal thickness for
your LBC. ;-)
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Suhring"
Subject: Steel Gauge
> Easy question of the day for those in the dark (me). How is steel gauge
> measured? If I have a piece of scrap steel, how can I tell what gauge it
> is?
>
> TIA
>
> Scott Suhring
> Mechanicsburg, PA
> '70 TR6
> '59 TR3
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