I have just found an easy and inexpensive way to create small chain. Just twist up some small guage copper wire until it is wound very close together, then flatten it out using a hammer and there you have it, fine chain for use on tow pis or tool brackets!

I'm no expert, but I think that's pretty much the same way they make chain mail, except on a larger scale.... you could have another career waiting.

Thanks for the tip!!!

Nate
Wisc. USA

I know a guy who makes chain mail for re-enacting, and after watching him,believe me this waaaaay easier!!!!!

I saw a bit on History channel or something on making that stuff (probably Mail Call)..... and I thought modeling took patitence!!

Nate

Im sorry, but I dont understand what you mean! could you make a small diagram to show me. It sounds interesting...... but I must be thick..... I can´t get it!

Hmmmmmm.....I dont seem to get it either. Mabye you could make a diagram or better yet do some step by step pics.

I just go to hobby lobby's craft jewelry department and buy up their 18" chains for $1.50 apiece. They have two or three sizes in several colors.

Rob

I wish I could post some pics, alas I have no digital camera . I'll try to post a diagram with this post.
I take a long strand of small copper wire and fold it in half, placing a toothpick at the bend, and holding the loose ends, twist the wire as tightly as I can. Once finished, I simply give it a few light taps with a hammer to flatten it out. Once it has been flattened it takes on the form of very fine chain. Of course providing that the wire has been evenly and tightly twisted.

I made up a small diagram but so far I cant figure out a way to post it. I'll keep trying..

go to the Armorama section at MSN (upper right corner of armorama homepage) and post it there, you have to sign up first, though.

Rob

UPDATE: I have tried this technique now, as I understand it, and have had some very promising results, this is good for exremely fine chain like for hold down pins and the like. Thank you for sharing this very useful technique, Leo. I think I may be able to use it.