Understanding Wire Size

This page intended for reference purposes and will be updated from time to time. When trying to understand wire sizes, it’s important to understand the measurement system. Not all the world uses AWG (American Wire Gauge). Most wire available for our hobby today...

Skin Effect – Why Many Fine Strands Are Better

Skin Effect Explained. Why many fine strands (the finer the better) are better than fewer (or one) strand(s). Hobby wire (good hobby wire) is more costly than your garden variety speaker and automotive wire because of it’s higher strand count and surface area....