String Breakage (Reply)

[Newton Hunt]

If the rate of closure of the loops is too different the weaker/softer can
pull out entirely.  1/2 gauge either side of the core size is safe.  1 size
may be OK.  2 sizes courts failure.
                    Newton

Leslie W Bartlett wrote:

> Why can't the wire be 1 size, or even 2 sizes different, if it's not in
> the speaking length of the wire? Wha'ts the magic of 1/2 size???????
>