HOW TO: MAKE CHAINMAIL PART 1A

[thisaccountcanbeused]

does he mean wire cutters?

[munky5353]

LIKE BUTTER!! lol

[aabceacba]

Very Impressive! I've been making chainmaille for about 6 years, so far. You have good talent, keep it up.

[dauma29]

i think if you are good padded 4 in 1 and 6 in 1 is almoust same

[JKtheNinja]

You are my hero. i made a chainmail suit with your technique and its awesome. i used big rings though and think im going to try to make a suit with smaller rings

[DeusPango]

Holy crap man how long did it take to make those coils. Or did u just us a drill to spin it?

[Cakevspie94]

How big are your rings? diameter that is

[JKtheNinja]

@Cakevspie94 he says at 6:00 that he is using half inch pipe.

[ADog401]

where can you buy the wire cutters that you have

[omgirule07]

"chainmail has been dated back many many hundereds of thousands of years? ermmm.. no its not

[adtop123]

@omgirule07 I just making a point that it has been around for a while. Of course it has not actually been around that long. There was no such thing a smithing and refining of ores and metals etc.

[omgirule07]

@adtop123 ok fair enough :)

[adtop123]

@omgirule07 Im just making a point that it has been around for a while. Of course it has not actually been around that long. There was no such thing a smithing and refining of ores and metals etc.

[johnnykaos313]

the smaller the loops the more authentic it will look and the 4 in one wont be so open

[johnnykaos313]

you are holding the 4 in 1 the wrong way if you hold it the other way it wont spread and will sit how it was meant to

[THEBARTMANOPS]

how many meters of weire do you need to make a normal sized chainmail?

[larkinor]

If your in Illinois, Rural King has half mile spools of wire like that

[MrSirJet]

Would 14 gauge Aluminum work to make chain mail

[misper34]

Nice video man. I recently made a section of 6 in 1 weave armour and tested it from about 25 yards using recurve bow and a melon wrapped in the armour. The mail slowed the arrow down, but it still cut pretty deep into the melon. I'm interested in attempting 8 in 1 weave. Any suggestions? I am currently using 16 ga fencing wire and my jig is 3/8 inch. 6 in 1 almost stopped it. I wonder if 8 in 1 will do the job. Just curious.

[adtop123]

@misper34 if u use smaller rings with a tightly weaved 8 in 1 pattern that should do the trick!

[misper34]

@adtop123 I'll give it a try. Thanks man.

[larkinor]

@misper34 Adtop is right that more rings would do the trick, however, chain mail has always been weak against a piercing blow, such as a stab or an arrow, So even if you have done that pattern, it should do less damage, but it will not be invincible against such an attack, that is where plate and scale mail come in

[bladedbird]

@misper34 you use butted chainmail, real chainmail would be riveted which would keep the loops from opening. though it redefines tedious, and if you try it. it will give you a new respect for the skill and patience of the armour smiths of old.

[bladester100]

i bought rings about half the size and you would be better off makeing up a peg board from a sheet of ply wood and a row of small nails across the top ..that way you can hook the links in far easyer .. i made 5 thousand links then lossed interest lol

[hoagieman100]

what gauge do you need and thats the easiest to cut

[adtop123]

@hoagieman100 I suggest 14 or 16 gauge wire.

[zachatyahoo]

where do i buy the tin foil wall paper? haha jk this is really cool

[poisonsting8404]

if your from the Midwest. any Place that Sells Farm Supplies you can find the wire.

[SurvivorKid35]

could you plz make a video on how to make a 8 in 1 chainmail

[renegade94pro]

hundreds of thousands of years? i dot think so

[absinthefight]

i'm going to make chainmail lingerie from your videos! thanks!

[thomassianos]

what are the thickness things in European lenght ?

[Blaakenn]

4in 1 chainmaille is very protective, you just used a large dowel-rod to wrap the wire around.

[youtoober19125]

and those older cutters your talkin about are called dykes

[youtoober19125]

lol my father owns a wire shop so im pretty well set

[tazbaby03]

Surprised you didn't say you could get it the wire at Home Depot and Lowe's ..two nation-wide retailers!

[adtop123]

that is because I checked at both and neither had large spools of it. I checked in a few around my area. otherwise i would have obviously suggested them

[MetalTala]

whats the thickness of the wire and diameter of the rings in mm?

[Deathboy2k]

i allso wonder that, imperial units of messure are comfusing, metric is logical :D So what are the messurements in metric?(millimeters and meters)

[MetalTala]

for mine i used 1.8mm thick steel wire, the diameter was about 10mm. my diameter is big compared to most ones but it doesnt take as long to make or use as much wire.

[demonibs]

19 mm

[demonibs]

1,9 mm*

[sequret]

if you dont want one fourth of a mile walmart has 100 feet of 14 gauge for 3 dollars

[540135]

you know 1/4 inch 1 in one was the "original" standerd for cahin malle. 16 gauge

[CynicalxZanzibar]

O.o wow... i never thought I'd live to see the day where chainmail was made for fun... i like the belt... but it seems like it would weigh down your pants... ^ ^

[adtop123]

actualy it doesnt. its not too heavy at all!

[CynicalxZanzibar]

Good to know...

[zachr120]

I think I used too small of rings for my chainmaille, and now it always gets disorganized. I have one small coil of wire but that's it what do I do? :-(

[adtop123]

well i suggest you make a slightly larger diamter such as 5/8 and also buy a 1/4 mile of steel fence wire from your hardware store. it runs around 35 dollars. I got mine at ace hardware because lowes and homedepot didnt have any.

[adtop123]

it wasnt highly suggested. its what i was able to get my hands on. of course non galvanized would be better. as i have said

[KingJoeIIX]

ok- thats alright, calm down...

[valtonwilson]

good stuff i did this with soadering wire, then i found out its expensive as hell so i stopde

[adtop123]

ya good choice! yes this wire was only around 30 dollars and i got a half mile. which seems to last almost forever!

[adtop123]

its one of the more common ones now. people usually make either 4 6 or 8 in one. these are more common than a pattern such as dragon scales

[adtop123]

yes i have gone over this as well! thank you for only repeating everything i have said in this video or later videos

[VintageAuthoress]

This is so cool! I am totally going to write a part in one of my stories when the main character is making chainmail!

*wants to make a shirt of chainmail for herself*

I told my mom, but she just said "have fun with that." She doesn't appreciate it...

[adtop123]

thats awesome. well thats to bad about her not being enthused. But glad i could be an inspiration. Thats a first! Thanks!

[bodinbro]

i use 16 gauge with a 3/8 inch rings(heavy but worth it in renactments

[meandmyevo]

I'm goanna go get in a knife fight now JUST because he said not to... and maybe get shot a few times...then sue him for not making the disclaimer clear enough!

just kidding, don't have me arrested or anything >_>

[nyk31]

the police are on their way.

[NerdFury]

amazing video! i've begun making some mail of my own to build up my skill. i was wondering, is there any way to blacken or darken the steel? i've heard this is some kind of chemical process...

[adtop123]

thanks alot! yes i believe you are correct. i have heard of such a process. i shall look into it and see what i can dig up!

[nyk31]

ive changed the colour of steel before by heating it up. first it changes rainbow colours after about 5 mins. then a lil longer and it will become a solid darker shade. i have no idea however what that did to the quality of the steel. and ive never tried it on chainmail

[NerdFury]

hm interesting. what did you use to heat it up?  i wonder how this will work with galvinized steel... my goal isnt really to make it black, but rather to just darken it and make it less shiny.

[nyk31]

i used a small butane torch. i started with a very bright finished steel and after this process it became a dark gray. (not black). ive also tried this on a knife i made except i stopped before the gray colour went all the way through, and the result was a rainbow colour... now uve got me interested. i might just go experiment on chainmail later..

[whowantsabighug]

u can c ur hand through the chainmail cause ur holding it vertically

[username2274317]

i bought 3 miles of that stuff lol

[Martzx3193]

Hey man, me again, so ive begun making chainmail sheets and its pretty straightforward, im using the same cutters you are using and have several small pieces assembles, im getting slightly worried however that the amount or repetition can start giving me carpal tunnel symptoms, if you have had any, is there any way to remedy it, i have not been afflicted by carpal tunnel symptoms yet, im only wondering if there is something i can do to wholly prevent it. thanks

[adtop123]

unless u wind the coils using a drill, the work is going to put the same amount of stress and straign on you. if only theer was another way!. I dont know of anythign else. sorry. I guess some people think its worth the pain.

[Martzx3193]

Could you tell me what brand the mini bolt cutters you have there, I saw your Q & A video, if you said what brand they are, i must not have picked it up, and also you said you got them at The Home Depot, I went to their website and they didn't have the ones that you used, at least on the website that is.

[daretotelldatruth]

They at H.K. Porter

Steel Wire Cutters

[adtop123]

not bad!

[ShadowMagius]

I should get some of the fence wire. I usually get the 100 foot sections of galv steel rolls from walmart for a couple bucks. If i can get a camera working, ill post a vid on how to make a fast hand crank to roll the coils. good vid. For pliers, i use 2 pair of spring loaded bent needle nose. Helps with the dexterity factor

[adtop123]

very good idea about the pliers. Its sometimes hard to open them up again while working. hope your video goes well when you make it!

[ProgBoys]

so you using a steel wire, i should try cos to make mine im using iron wire and that is very hard to cut and bend, plus is heavier i think..

[adtop123]

Thats all true.. and steels usually stronger! Good luck!

[Chris77768]

Can you use Premade Rings??? instead of making them yourself? will it work exactly the same and the take the same steps? other than making the rings

[adtop123]

absolutely! it will be the exact same steps! Just without having to make rigns!

[PNxACL]

dude with the dowel rods DONT USE WOOD!!!!! i cant stress this enough the wood will get divots in it from wrapping metal around it and then the rings can become uneven and it makes ur armor weaker/crappy looking!

[adtop123]

Well, all i use in the videos are metal. I too stress to use metal. The wood can become thinner and disformed. Metal however keeps its regidity. Thanks for the comment. I couldn't agree more!

[bill3ok]

1/2 inch! jesus christ

[adtop123]

lol. yes i know. You think its too big. It is too large for 4 in 1, but for 6 in 1 and 8 it 1, it works like a charm!

[bill3ok]

but it seems like a waste of steel. i use 5/16. i did think the holes in your 4 in 1 were rather big

[adtop123]

its not really. I get more done with more steel. You get less done with less steel. It all equals out!

[WardSpalding]

I love to wear and use my new chainmail for battle purposes but I lost my latest bout and severely cut my arm because my chainmail is not that good. Why don't you teach me to wear some better chainmail? It's heavy but fun to wear for battles and festivals and social events like dinner parties.

[adtop123]

I would be happy to try!

[clotaldo123]

Sweet Job Dude. I think i really got the hang of it thanks to this video. Kool meele!

[adtop123]

Thanks alot. Keep checking the vids out. More will be coming soon!

[xxPIROxx92]

6 in 1 is not the standard chain mail weave! euro 4 in 1 is. the only reason your euro. 4 in 1 is so transparent and weak is because ur ID is to big.

[adtop123]

Well I never said the official weave was 6 in 1. It is however better than say 4 in 1. Also as I have stated before my ID is not to big. It is considered standard. Look it up. Otherwise thanks for the comment, its good to have people back up their case!

[booyackshaw]

ok this is funny when im home sick from school all i do is make chainmail and what ive made sofar is a peice that is around ur neck sofar 3" on right and left sides and 5" on back and 9" on front so i wonder how many times i was sick and P.S. i started 1 1/2 years ago :)

[adtop123]

Cool, I bet it looks good! I was going to start making one of those. I will eventually show you how to make a coif as well (Headpiece)! Thanks for the post!

[medievallover120]

np dude thanks for posting

[medievallover120]

none taken and uhh do you know if you could make a vid to show me how to weave 8 in 1 and 6 in 1? 8 in 1 sounds a bit easy too though

[adtop123]

I will be making those videos very soon. And you are right, they are very easy! Thanks for the comment!

[medievallover120]

dude i wasnt pointing a finger at all, also all i did to build the rig is just put two short peices of wood and a long peice, just screw the two short pieces onto either side then drill a hole in both pieces, therefore allowing you to put the dowl rod into both holes. ill show you in my video.

[adtop123]

Almost like my rig. No problem just defending my case. you never know what people might try. No offense.

[medievallover120]

also you wanna build a rig for the variable speed drill. it helps alot and also the reason wqhy yours broke is because your friggen dowl rod is hollow i have a dowl rod that isnt hollow

[adtop123]

Thanks for the info. For your information, my rig broke becasue of a broken bolt. As for the dowl rod being hollow, that had noting to do with it braking. When the rod is hollow, it remains sturdy, and yet lighter at the same time allowing for ease of movement, and less wear and tear on the device. The ring size as well is commone size. Average chainmail is 3/4 to half an inch. You can use small rings as well especially for jewelery. You should really review youre facts before pointing a finger.

[medievallover120]

no shit your 4 in 1 pattern rings are so fricken big your using a friggen half inch dowl rod you gotta use a quarter inch dowl rod!!! no being rude at all just sayin, also try making a fingerless chainmail glove, ive madse one my self they are quite cool i think i might up load a vid for it

[GetBent]

Excellent tutorial! I found it to be very informative.

Thanks for uploading. :)

[adtop123]

No Problem Glad i could help. Watch part too soon. Its finished now i just need to upload it. Enjoy!