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Post by Jeff K. ( Jak) on Sept 24, 2008 0:42:28 GMT
Thats a great setup Deb....especially the t-nut (no jig taking up space). Im gonna use that idea. Hows the cut from those snips? Im gona try the dremel to get as clean a cut as possible but failing that maybe I'll get a pair of those cutters. Thanks for all the input guys! I havn't worked on my maile for a while but all these great tips have inspired me!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2008 14:34:08 GMT
Jak, Less clutter is better . The nippers cut just fine, but I think the dremel tool might give you a flatter edge, and therefore a better butt? It is probably much faster too. I don't have one, so I really can't say for sure. Let us know how it works out. One addition I would make to the rig used in the vid would be to add a guide bar. That way if you go off you can back it up by applying tension as you reverse the drill, and it also helps guide the wire on too. Thanks for all you help too!
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Sept 25, 2008 0:37:17 GMT
heh, I made my first chainmail shirt back in highschool and ever since then I've always used a diagonal pliers. I find that they butt together pretty well. I've never done riveted mail though if I ever get the gumption to do it again I'll probably do that. it takes a lot longer but you make up that time in not having to fix it so much.
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