Best DIY power cable. Why not make?

I’ve had very good results using Belden 19364 cable. It’s 14 awg and shielded. Fit some good connectors, and if you want to get fancy, some Techflex, and you have a pretty terrific power cord for not very much money. 

Re McMaster or HomeDepot DIY cords - any gauge or specifications recommended?

Wound love to try something in that $10-$30 range to see if I notice improvements. 

@Leezmaze - $10-30 may get you a 12 gauge  extension cord - then you have to add plugs

Like these
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vanguard-For-Audio-24K-Gold-Plated-IEC-connector-US-plug-C-120G-P-120G/1813...

or these
https://www.ebay.com/itm/pair-Rhodium-Plated-C-037-IEC-plug-P-037-US-mains-connector-for-power-cable...

I just used a standard 12 gauge extension cords - good for Source components and smaller amps.

The connectors actually make a significant difference

Make sure you strip the outer sleeve and braid the three conductors. If you like you can finish off with some expandable nylon sleeve - it protects the conductors and looks a little nicer

Straight 12 gauge with the sleeve intact will not yield much of an improvement (if any) over stock cables.

Make sure you get the polarity correct.

Regards

Biketech60
+1 / I've made several PC's using  Oyaide Tunami cable myself & completely agree that this cable is well worth the money. Bought the cable from vhaudio. 

Thanks @williewonka   

Could you elaborate on how to braid the cables?

Thank you!