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When you wrap the wire, do so with each wrap a bit on top of the prior one in as much as the wrap slides forward off the prior wrap. This ensures a close wrap. Andy Burke suggests the thread applies some pressure to the wire, helping it align closely. I tend to agree and find this method works better than having the thread forward and out of "play" so to speak