Wire-Wrapping Techniques
Wire Wrapping is a simple and quick way to proto-type a circuit. The process uses specially designed sockets that have leads that are extra long and square in shape (Figure 1). Connections are made by wrapping the stripped end of a wire onto an terminal using a special tool. A Wire Wrap connection consists of a minimum of six closely wound turns of wire applied under tension (figure 2a and b). The sharp edges of the post imbed themselves into the wire and form a gas-tight contact. Check out the Links below for detailed information on wire wrapping.

Figure 1.

The standard Wire Wrap connection is shown in Drawing A.
Figure 2a.

The modified wrap is shown in Drawing B. An additional turn of insulation provides strength and helps avoid short circuits.
Figure 2b.

Wire Wrapping Tips

• Keep wire length short, but not tight between connections.
• Use different colours of wire, this will aid in trouble shooting.
• A ground and power plane board works best as a foundation for mounting and wiring the sockets.
• Remember to use decoupling capacitors every second chip.
• Use wire wrap ID's. These are plastic plates that fit over the leads of the wire wrap socket. Pin numbers are printed on the plate. This greatly speeds wrapping by helping to identify pin numbers and reduces the possibility of mistakes (figure 3).

Figure 3      .

Socket-Wrap I.D. from OK International.
 

References
Popular Electronics, December 1977, Wire-Wrapping Techniques for computer Hobbyists / Adolph Mangieri Page 74.