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How to Use a Wire Draw Plate

By Tammy Powley, About.com

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What is a Draw Plate?

When my husband told me he wanted to get a draw plate so he could make wire, I thought he was nuts. However, I humored him and got him one from Rio Grande.

The plate cost about $30 and has 31 holes. The largest hole is for 9 gauge wire and the smallest is for 24 gage.

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