[sdiy] when and why use stranded? (was making PCBs, what's your method?)

[harrybissell]

Solid wire is inappropriate for any application subject to flexing or vibration,

unless the wire can be supported very well and kept nearly straight.
(telephone cables sway a very small amount compared to their length)

H^) harry

john mahoney wrote:

> I've been meaning to ask why stranded wire is often specified. Component
> leads are like solid core wire, as are PCB traces, as is wire wrapping wire.
> Yet, we are often told to use stranded wire. Tim Daugard says he even uses
> old telephone wire, which is also solid core. (The Peasant would be proud.
> ;-)
>
> So, when and why does one need to use stranded wire? Or, when is solid core
> wire inappropriate?
> --
> john
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "TIm Daugard" <daugard at sprintmail.com>
> >
> > .... You can use old four conductor telephone wire...