Lock Picking 101 Forum
A community dedicated to the fun and ethical hobby of lock picking.
       

Lock Picking 101 Home
Login
Profile
Members
Forum Rules
Frequent Forum Questions
SEARCH
View New Posts
View Active Topics


Live Chat on Discord
LP101 Forum Chat
Keypicking Forum Chat
Reddit r/lockpicking Chat



Learn How to Pick Locks
FAQs & General Questions
Got Beginner Questions?
Pick-Fu [Intermediate Level]


Ask a Locksmith
This Old Lock
This Old Safe
What Lock Should I Buy?



Hardware
Locks
Lock Patents
Lock Picks
Lock Bumping
Lock Impressioning
Lock Pick Guns, Snappers
European Locks & Picks
The Machine Shop
The Open Source Lock
Handcuffs


Member Spotlight
Member Introductions
Member Lock Collections
Member Social Media


Off Topic
General Chatter
Other Puzzles


Locksmith Business Info
Training & Licensing
Running a Business
Keyways & Key Blanks
Key Machines
Master Keyed Systems
Closers and Crash Bars
Life Safety Compliance
Electronic Locks & Access
Locksmith Supplies
Locksmith Lounge


Buy Sell Trade
Buy - Sell - Trade
It came from Ebay!


Advanced Topics
Membership Information
Special Access Required:
High Security Locks
Vending Locks
Advanced Lock Pick Tools
Bypass Techniques
Safes & Safe Locks
Automotive Entry & Tools
Advanced Buy/Sell/Trade


Locksport Groups
Locksport Local
Chapter President's Office
Locksport Board Room
 

What Gauge Wire Will Fit This Tubing?

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
Forum rules
Do not post safe related questions in this sub forum! Post them in This Old Safe

The sub forum you are currently in is for asking Beginner Hobby Lock Picking questions only.

What Gauge Wire Will Fit This Tubing?

Postby Exodus5000 » 31 Dec 2006 18:11

I'm going to buy this very small tubing: http://www.smallparts.com/products/desc ... tx-xtw.cfm

I'm going to be feeding wire through the tubing, and I'm having trouble understanding the gauges. The smallest gauge tubing they offer is 34. Would I need a wire whose gauge is 34 to fit into that tubing, or would it have to be even smaller? Are tubing and wire gauges even related, or are they completely different measurements?
[deadlink]http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/6973/exodus5000ac5.jpg
Exodus5000
 
Posts: 952
Joined: 6 Apr 2004 23:57
Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA

Postby mjwhit » 31 Dec 2006 18:24

hmm in that table it says O.D=.0070 and I.D=.0055.

O.D is outside diamter and I.D is inside diameter. So if you want to put wire inside it the wires O.D will need to be less than the tubings I.D

Thats a bit confusing, so basicly you need a wire that is less than .0055
Im guessing meausurements are in inches due to the fact they base lengths in inches.
Also you may need to take into consideration for the tolerences, otherwise you may buy it and figure out that the tubing is actually smaller or larger than stated. I cant imagine that being bigger could be a problem, but id it smaller it will be.
Image
mjwhit
 
Posts: 266
Joined: 25 Nov 2006 19:40
Location: New Zealand

Postby Raccoon » 31 Dec 2006 22:25

The gauge listed on the table ought to match the inner diameter since they are classified as tubes.
Raccoon
Supporter
Supporter
 
Posts: 3137
Joined: 27 Dec 2004 4:23

Postby Shrub » 1 Jan 2007 9:42

As racc said tubes are always gauged from the ID and solid the OD,
Shrub
Moderator Emeritus
 
Posts: 11576
Joined: 23 May 2005 4:03
Location: uk

Postby mrdan » 1 Jan 2007 14:10

Shrub wrote:As racc said tubes are always gauged from the ID and solid the OD,


I would love to see anyone measure a solid rod's I.D. :lol:
NyQuil, the stuffy, sneezy, why-the-heck-is-the-room-spinning medicine.
mrdan
 
Posts: 356
Joined: 5 Aug 2006 1:34
Location: Dallas, TX

Postby mjwhit » 1 Jan 2007 15:33

I would imagine a solid rods I.D=0
8)
Image
mjwhit
 
Posts: 266
Joined: 25 Nov 2006 19:40
Location: New Zealand


Return to Got Questions? - Ask Beginner Hobby Lockpicking Questions Here

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests