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Tutorial: How to make a "Litz braid". Note: this is a work in progress, I will add more braids soon. How to make an Litz Braid cable step by step This tutorial will explain step by step how to do different styles of cable braids with 3 and more conductors. There are some websites which show how to do a number of these braids, but none is proprietary design and some are actualy used by known audio cable manufacturers such as kimber cable and homegrown audio. This tutorial only explains the braiding methods, it does not show how to do a finished cable(please check this thread for that info) and/or develop on the performance of each braid, as there are enough threads here in head-fi and websites all over the internet discussing the pros ond cons of braided cables.

Braid methods: 3 conductors: Flat braid Round braid 4 conductors: Flat braid A Flat braid B(tomorrow) Round braid A(tomorrow) Round braid B(tomorrow) Note: I will add 6 and 8 wires braiding techniques later. Preparation: 1. 2. 3. Now you are ready to start braiding. 1. 2. Wire and DIY Supplies : Double Helix Cables, Custom OCC Copper Cables for every audio system...