what size nichrome wire?..

[JayDC]

I have a diamond stylus that has no heating wire, I tired to salvage one off an old sapphire, but wire broke while unraveling it. Does anyone know what size wire i should by to put on this stylus.



just serached, looks like 36g or .005" will work, and so does 40g

[opcode66]

It was suggested to me to use Dental Cement to hold the NiChrome wire in place on the stylus. Thought I would share that tid-bit of info.

[JayDC]

yeah i also heard that the stuff you use to make temporary fillings can be used..

[emidisc]

you mention cement for temporary fillings,
I have tried this stuff and it was garbage - totally useless
now the cement used by a dentist may be ok, for sale on ebay
but never tried it yet.
I buy nichrome used for cutting polystyrene it works fine but don't know
the gauge.
emidisc

[piaptk]

Yeah, temporary filling cement didnt work for me. I use elmers glue. Not ideal, and after while it comes loose or starts to stick to the swarf, but works in a pinch.

[opcode66]

The package I have says Glass Ionomer Cement. It is a poweder liquid system.