Nancy LT Hamilton

Last updated 11/11/23, 1/3/23

Apparently, I have a chart fixation. I need to stop making them!

Contents

Finishing Charts

3M Radial Bristle Discs Color and Grit Chart
3M Polishing Papers Color Chart – Showing Grits/Microns/Color. Also, the ANSI standards grits chart.
Sandpaper Comparison Chart – Comparison of types of sandpapers and grits. Please see my video, How To Sand, and my webpage on Sanding.

Ring Charts

Adjustable Ring Size Chart. Here’s a ring size chart for adjustable rings. Don’t use it for soldered shank rings. See my video on making an adjustable ring.: How to Make a Ring (3 parts).
Inside Ring Sizes and Formula for Calculating Ring Blank Lengths.
Ring Blank Chart: A Ring Blank Chart is great for cutting just the right amount of metal for your ring without the hassle of using string or paper slips to cut to size. This chart is indispensable for cutting ring shanks. Don’t forget to add additional length if your band is wider than 4mm – add 0.5mm. As an additional resource, see an Adjustable Ring Shank Pattern in the Pattern section.

Soldering/Torch-Related Charts

Annealing Temperatures of Common Jewelry Metals: Colors to look for, whether to quench or not, metal melting points, and more.
Compressed Gas Valve Outlet Sizes – match your regulator inputs to your tank’s output valves.
Gas & Oxygen Maximum Temperatures for Torches – Ever want to know which gas to use and its maximum temperature? Are you buying a torch and want to know what will work for you? Check out this brief chart for that information. Gases included are Acetylene, Butane, Hydrogen, Mapp Gas, Natural Gas, and Propane.
Melting Points of a Few Metals: This spreadsheet lists the melting points (liquidus temperatures) of various metals, such as aluminum, brass, bronze, gold alloys, silver, and sterling.

Stone Setting Charts

Which Cup Bur to Use With What Wire Gauge – Pretty much what the title says PLUS tips on using cup burs, different types, information on rounding prongs, etc.
Which Burs to Use With Which Size Stone for Flush Setting
Pearls: Types, Locations, and Characteristics

B&S Gauge Charts

B&S Gauge in MM’s and Decimals – a handy conversion chart for your bench. It has B&S Gauges with mm and decimal equivalents and the nearest drill bit sizes.
B&S Gauge to Millimeters, Decimals, and Fractions – Common Jewelry Gauges. Jewelry Gauges: #2 through #30. This is a one-page chart for the studio.
Wire Gauge Chart – Confused about wire gauges? Check these charts out.
Wire Gauge B&S, AWG, and European Cross Section – MM2. Also, a Comparison of Closest Matching Gauges with Standard Drill Bits. This chart shows B&S, AWG, and European Cross Section: MM2 wire gauges. The B&S and AWG gauges are shown in closest fractions, millimeters, and decimals. The European Cross Section is shown only in metric. There is also a comparison between B&S and AWG Gauges with the closest matching Standard Drill Sizes (USA).
See below for which drill bit fits what gauge.

Drill Bit Charts

Drill Bit Chart: Use the drill bit chart to determine which drill bit will perfectly fit your wire. How many millimeters is that drill bit? I have a 16-gauge piece of wire – what size drill bit do I use to match it? This chart shows you drill size to wire gauge, drill size to bit size in millimeters, wire gauge measurements in millimeters, wire gauge in millimeters to the closest fraction, and wire gauge to the closest decimal equivalent.
Drill Bit Sizes in MMs and Decimals – (Smaller Sizes) with closest Matching B&S and A.W.G. Gauges. This chart shows the different standard (USA) drill bit sizes in metric and decimal sizes. There is also information on which size and type of drill bit match the gauge best. There are several similar charts to be found on my website – I guess I have a thing for gauges and drill bit charts. The B&S Gauge is a much simpler chart. I use it on my bench. The other gauge charts show my obsessive-compulsive side very well! How many charts like this does a body need? Well, no more!
Gauges and their Closest Matching Drill Bits with Lengths per Ounce for Silver. This chart presents the B&S & AWG Gauges and their closest matching metric and standard drill bits. The sizes are shown in metric and decimal. Also, general lengths per ounce for silver are listed.
Setting Burs. A list of gemstone sizes, the corresponding setting, and/or hart burs for cutting seats. Lots more information, too!

Decimal and Percent Charts

Decimal and Percent Chart: The Decimal and Percent Chart comes in handy if a supplier lists tubing (or some other part) in fractions and your stone is sized in millimeters. Using this chart simplifies conversions and does away with all of those nasty little mathematical formulas (although it is nice to know them).

Jump Ring Related

Pepe Tools Jump Ring Maker Sawblade Chart. This chart took HOURS to do! I had to test all the gauges with all the different mandrels. Anyhoo, it’s done! This chart will show you which size saw blade to use with which metal gauge and which size mandrel! It will help you to save your blades and get better cuts on your jump rings. Watch my video: Making the Most of Your Jump Ring Cutter.

Sawing Related Charts

Saw Blade Chart: Knowing which saw blade to use can have a big influence on your work. That’s where the Saw Blade Chart comes in. Using the wrong blade can result in wasted metal, difficulty in sawing, and creating too thick or thin lines. If sawing is difficult, try changing your blade size – it can make a huge difference. This chart shows you what saw blade to use with what gauge of metal. It also shows you how many teeth each blade has per inch or centimeter. This chart covers the thickness of the saw blade and what drill bit to use for that blade. Watch my videos in my sawing playlist on YouTube.

Kay, You are so right and I am so sorry. If you hover (on my website, charts) you see the chart listing and that works. BUT, if you go to the chart page, the link to the drill bit chart didn’t work. I’ve fixed it, so try again, thanks for watching and I’m very sorry! In case you don’t know (but, you probably do) and you want to copy the chart, right click on it and copy image. You should be able to paste it to some type of program like Word or Photoshop. I also uploaded the flush or invisible rivet video to my website and you can find that under recent posts, on the right hand side of any page or here, at this link:https://nancylthamilton.com/tutorials/flush-or-invisible-rivets/ . Let me know if these things don’t work. I appreciate you taking the time to comment AND to watch. Thanks. Nancy

February 15, 2013 at 5:34 pm

Hi Maral, Thank you so much for the wonderful comment – I really appreciated your kind words. Don’t worry about the “proper” jewelry methods – if something works, the way that you are doing it, then it works. Obviously, you don’t want to have to reinvent the wheel but, sometimes the best stuff comes from people who adventure into the woods! Did you subscribe on my website? If you do, it will be easier to announce when and if, I am teaching a class. I’m working on one locale now. I am waiting to hear back from the venue. I haven’t taught live for awhile and would so love to see those “bright, shiny faces” and get live feedback. Teaching is almost as good as creating. Thanks again and go for it! Take care, Nancy

Maral

February 12, 2013 at 1:13 pm

Nancy – another grateful fan here. As a relative newbie to ‘real’ jewelry (sterling, soldering, studio, etc.), I thank you *so much* for your generous, clear tutorials/tips – and now this handy, one-stop place for these amazing charts. I’m currently trying to elevate my work to include ‘proper’ jewelry methods/materials but feel pressured to learn only what I need to know… need a crash course. And I *so* appreciate your knowledgeable, personable, generous help – you seem great. If you do start classes I may have to travel up for them.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Maral

January 21, 2013 at 11:34 am

Hi Catherine, Just wanted to thank you for the lovely comment! Glad the videos are working for you. Happy creating and thanks again. Nancy

Catherine

January 15, 2013 at 6:08 am

Hello Nancy
Thank you for sharing your information and really helpful videos. Your work is wonderful and you are inspirational!

Penny

August 17, 2012 at 3:03 pm

Nancy!
Thanks so much for sharing all of this great information.
You’re my new favorite person, seriously!
XO

April 11, 2011 at 1:02 pm

Hi JoAnne – Glad to be of help. It took me a while to find all the information, so I know what you mean – but, I was a woman on a mission. Thanks for traveling around my site. Nancy

JoAnne

April 9, 2011 at 3:07 pm

I just wanted to say thank you! I have been searching all over for a chart that tells me what drill bit size to use for different gauge wire so I could make rivets. I couldn’t even find this in books I own.
Thanks for sharing ~ JoAnne

March 2, 2011 at 6:52 pm

January 26, 2011 at 8:35 am

Hi Kayci, The reason you haven’t seen the flush set riveting is because my producer has moved and hasn’t uploaded the next three videos. Soon, I hope. As far as the link thing, did you go on my website to “Charts”, “Drill Bits”? I just checked it and it appears to be working. If you still have a problem, please let me know. I really appreciate you watching. I’m really glad these videos are useful! Thanks. Nancy

Kayci Vandegrift

January 24, 2011 at 3:44 pm

Thanks for all of your YouTube videos, they are very helpful! I have watched them all – and on one regarding riveting, you mentioned a second video on “flush set riveting” – I was hoping to watch that one, but I don’t see it.

However, the main reason for this note is – I was hoping to get the drill bit chart, but the link is not taking me to the page – I did search for it – but I can’t access it.

I will check back at another time –

Again, thank you for your helpful videos.