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Offline bcboy

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Gold wire electrode gauge size?
« on: June 19, 2020, 02:06:27 AM »
I have a gold smith that is going to draw some gold wire, what gauge should I ask her to make that is the optimal size for electrolysis ?
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Re: Gold wire electrode gauge size?
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2020, 04:21:23 PM »
Bigger is better, and wastes less gold.  In use, its going to get thinner until it breaks off.  So starting with a heavier gauge gives more useable gold.
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Re: Gold wire electrode gauge size?
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2020, 09:46:51 PM »
Thank-You Bill. I have some 14 gauge wire that I am going to use.
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