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Anyone one from here based in the UK and using 0.24mm? Having a hard time finding it!
And the mail has been and gone without my missing parts...Joy!

SCORE!
Postie came back having realised she had a package for me!!!!

0.24mm  would be extremely tiny in terms of what we use, that would be ~31awg size, the bigger the number the smaller the wire.
22awg is 0.644mm, 24awg is 0.5mm, so anything in that range would be ideal, solid core if you must have 90 degree bends that hold their shape, the more forgiving, stranded with zip ties if a more fluid/organic set up is fine. PTFE/Teflon insulated is a bonus for either solid core or stranded.

And if going with the 90 degree bends get yourself a pair of conical tipped needle nose pliers, wide range of radii and not going to knick weaken the wire when you bend it. Bought mine at a craft store selling jewellery making supplies.


dave

Still trying to figure out what I want if I am honest. The 90 degree thing isn't major, more the rigidity of the wire. I have 22AWG right now and I am not really loving it. it's not hideous BUT, would prefer something a little more rigid!

Ta for the input, appreciate you taking the time!

I do need to go get some better tools this weekend...mine are a bit 'pants!'



Didn't like the first one, made another...Will eyeball later for any errors re parts, found 2 on the first board 

All a learning curve right?

Anyone one from here based in the UK and using 0.24mm? Having a hard time finding it!
And the mail has been and gone without my missing parts...Joy!

SCORE!
Postie came back having realised she had a package for me!!!!

A.W.G - American wire gauge (USA)
S.W.G. - Imperial standard wire gauge (british)
B.W.G. - Birmingham wire gauge (british)

If you are from USA, you will mostly encounter with A.W.G. Most of differencies are not so big as you see.

Cool...I am in the UK.

At second page of this thread I sent you table metrum.png. With gauges of all 3 types.

Hi, I did see that....I understood the column with mm...As for the rest of it?
I know nothing remember 
Can you explain the relevance please?

The numbers are the gauge of the wire. 24 has a smaller diameter (easier to bend) than 22.  I prefer the 22 but a lot of builders like 24.  I have some 24 for tight builds because sometimes the 22 is too bulky.  There should be a source for it in the UK. I was going to post a link to Small Bear link for reference, but their site seems to be down at the moment.  Here's a link to GuitarPCB's 24g wire as an example. 

https://guitarpcb.com/product/barrys-best-pedal-hookup-wire/

Cool! Thank you! I thought it must be that, just wasn't sure as I am used to seeing .24mm or the like.

Appreciate it!

The wire you want is 22g pre-tinned.  It holds its shape. If you check Small Bear, they might have some left. 

I'd also recommend getting some 24g for tighter builds like 1590As

UK based, sadly....

Will look into it though....some 24g? Not sure what that is, sorry, Noob here!

Yup!
Stiffer wire, zip ties and just super neat and tidy!

NOT mine, obviously 

This is where I am aiming, in terms of skill level and neatness....just a beautiful build in my eyes! Wires obviously not at 90 degrees BUT stiffer wire and so neat/tidy!

Appreciate the answers...I do realise what I am looking at is perhaps 'overkill' for this stage but, I have a certain look in mind and want to achieve that sooner than later.
I had read that the solid wire was prone to cracking/breaking more often...
I will order some of the other type at 0.24mm and 0.26mm and see if I am being dumb re the wiring
I've used what I have to hand right now and being the impatient soul I am, I didn't wait for the 2 missing film caps to arrive 
I am EXTREMELY grateful to anyone who is kind enough to take the time to answer my 'idiotic' questions, truly!

Insignificant to you maybe, BUT, something I am asking about so...

It's an aesthetic thing to me and I have already looked on the web BUT, I will just make my own merry way then re the wire 

Might have answered my own question...

Looks like 0.24mm is the way to go, maybe even 0.26mm. Can anyone shed some light before I go ahead and order?
Thanks....UK Based remember 

Anyone?
I like the way older amps are laid out, the wires seem to be thicker, hold their shape better once 'bent' etc if that makes any sense?


As in the photograph...which makes me wonder if this is a solid core wire vs the multiple 'twist' ones I seem to have?
No idea...Help please.

Question re the actual wire for the board etc.
I have always liked pedals and amps where the wire is quite stiff vs the general 'floppy' stuff I see many using.
Can someone 'educate' me re a good 'thickness' of wire so I can actually achieve this?
Thanks.

Ta!

Brilliant.
I will look into that...Is isopropyl good to use as a cleaner or is that what you meant by 'technical cleaner?'
Thanks again.