Jerry Penner, The Chain Mail Guy
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Perfectly Cut Rings
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All of my rings are beautifully cut. I specially designed my cutting tools to give these rings an angle cut with no burr around the face. The angle cut means they assemble faster because the ends don't have to be as precisely aligned to produce a good closure as with a straight cut. These are not saw-cut rings so there is no burr around the face of the cut. The burr-free edge means you don't have to polish the finished work to make sure it won't rip nylons or scratch skin. This means you can knit faster, cheaper, and better than someone who doesn't use my rings. I won't sell a ring I wouldn't use myself. |
DIY Ring Kits
| Wire Type | Wire Size | Ring Size (I.D.) | Rings/bag | Rings/ sq. ft. | Approx. Weight per Bag | Price (CDN$) | ||
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Galvanized SteelIf you want to make period-looking chain mail, galvanized steel is a popular choice. It will require cleaning with soap and water until the zinc coating stabilizes. When it gets a characteristic metal smell, that's the zinc. You can speed-age galvanized steel by leaving it in a sink of warm water and a cup or two of bleach. Check on it every hour or so for up to 8 hours. When a whitish muck forms on the rings, wash and rinse it in hot water and soap and towel dry. |
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| Galv. Steel | .074" 1.88mm 14BSG | 1/2" 12.7mm | 500 | 750 rings/sq. ft. | 21 oz 610g | $9.75 | ||
| Galv. Steel | .074" 1.88mm 14BSG | 3/8" 9.5mm | 500 |
1200 rings/sq. ft.
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$9.75 | |||
| Galv. Steel | .063" 1.6mm 16BSG | 3/8" 9.5mm | 500 | 1200 rings/sq. ft. |
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$9.75 | ||
| Galv. Steel | .063" 1.6mm 16BSG | 5/16" 8mm | 500 | $9.75 | ||||
| Galv. Steel | 063" 1.6mm 16BSG | 1/4" 6.4mm | 500 | 2400 rings/sq. ft. | $9.75 | |||
#304 Stainless SteelStainless is a little harder to work than galvanized steel, but well worth the effort. #304 is the same grade that kitchen sinks are made from, and you know what kind of abuse you put your sink through. Stainless does not require a stabilization period like galvanized steel, nor will it rust. It takes a beautiful polish by tumbling with WD-40 and cotton rags. It's also less expensive than #316. |
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| #304 Stainless Steel 1/2 Hard | .078" 1.98mm 14BSG | 1/2" 12.7mm | 500 | 750 rings/sq. ft. | 21 oz 610g | $14.50 | ||
| #304 Stainless Steel 1/2 Hard | .078" 1.98mm 14BSG | 3/8" 9.5mm | 500 | 1200 rings/sq. ft. | $14.50 | |||
| #304 Stainless Steel 3/4 Hard | .063" 1.6mm 16BSG | 3/8" 9.5mm | 500 | 1200 rings/sq. ft. | 10 oz. 280g | $9.75 | ||
| #304 Stainless Steel 3/4 Hard | .063" 1.6mm 16BSG | 5/16" 8mm | 500 | $9.75 | ||||
| #304 Stainless Steel 3/4 Hard | .063" 1.6mm 16BSG | 1/4" 6.4mm | 500 | 2400 rings/sq. ft. | 7oz. 200g | $9.75 | ||
#316 Stainless SteelStainless is a little harder to work than galvanized steel, but well worth the effort. #316 is medical grade stainless, suitable for people with metal allergies. Stainless does not require a stabilization period like galvanized steel, nor will it rust. It takes a beautiful polish by tumbling with WD-40 and cotton rags. |
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| #316L Stainless Steel 1/2 Hard | .063" 1.6mm 16BSG | 3/8" 9.5mm | 500 | 1200 rings/sq. ft. | 10 oz. 280g | $19.75 | ||
| #316L Stainless Steel 1/2 Hard | .063" 1.6mm 16BSG | 5/16" 8mm | 500 | $19.75 | ||||
| #316L Stainless Steel 1/2 Hard | .063" 1.6mm 16BSG | 1/4" 6.4mm | 500 | 2400 rings/sq. ft. | 7oz. 200g | $19.75 | ||
| #316L Stainless Steel 1/2 Hard | .030" .76mm 22BSG | 3/16" 4.8mm | 500 | 34g | $9.75 | |||
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#316L Stainless Steel 1/2 Hard |
030" .76mm 22BSG | 5/32" 4mm | 500 | $9.75 | ||||
| #316L Stainless Steel 1/2 Hard | 030" .76mm 22BSG | 1/8" 3.2mm | 500 | $9.75 | ||||
AluminumThere are 2 common grades of aluminum wire: #4043 and #5356. The #5356 is harder, less likely to come apart. It's still soft, and easier to work with than galvanized steel or bronze. Works a little harder than copper. It's a reactive metal and will require cleaning occasionally. Do not spill pop, juice, or vinegar on it, this will discolor the metal. If you do spill something on it, rinse it off immediately with clear water. |
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| #5356 Aluminum | .125" 3.18mm 8AWG | 3/4" 19mm | 250 | 330 rings/sq. ft. | 27 oz. 760g | $19.75 | ||
| #5356 Aluminum | .094" 2.38mm 11AWG | 1/2" 12.7mm | 500 | 750 rings/sq. ft. | 10 oz. 280g | $14.50 | ||
| #5356 Aluminum | .063" 1.6mm 14AWG | 3/8" 9.5mm | 1000 | 1200 rings/sq. ft. | 6 oz. 170g. | $14.50 | ||
| #5356 Aluminum | .063" 1.6mm 14AWG | 5/16" 8mm | 1000 | $14.50 | ||||
| #5356 Aluminum | .063" 1.6mm 16ga | 1/4" 6.4mm | 500 | 2400 rings/sq. ft. | 4 oz. 150g | $14.50 | ||
| #5356 Aluminum | .045" 1.14mm 17AWG | 7/32" 5.6mm | 500 | $9.75 | ||||
| #5356 Aluminum | .045" 1.14mm 17AWG | 3/16" 4.8mm | 500 | $9.75 | ||||
| #5356 Aluminum | 045" 1.14mm 17AWG | 3/16" 4.8mm | 500 | $9.75 | ||||
| #5356 Aluminum | 045" 1.14mm 17AWG | 5/32" 4mm | 500 | $9.75 | ||||
| #5356 Aluminum | .035" .89mm 19AWG | 5/32" 4mm | 500 | $9.75 | ||||
| #5356 Aluminum | .035" .89mm 19AWG | 1/8" 3.2mm | 500 | $9.75 | ||||
Silicon BronzeAbout as tough to work as galvanized steel, this material makes great accents in galvanized steel pieces. |
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| Silicon Bronze | .080" 2.03mm 12AWG | 1/2" 12.7mm | 500 | 750 rings/sq. ft. | $14.50 | |||
| Silicon Bronze | .063" 1.6mm 14AWG | 3/8" 9.5mm | 500 | 1200 rings/sq. ft. |
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$14.50 | ||
| Silicon Bronze | .063" 1.6mm 14AWG | 1/4" 6.4mm | 500 | 2400 rings/sq. ft. | $14.50 | |||
| Silicon Bronze | .045" 1.14mm 17AWG | 1/4" 6.4mm | 500 | 2400 rings/sq. ft. | $14.50 | |||
| Silicon Bronze | 045" 1.14mm 17AWG | 7/32" 5.6mm | 500 | $14.50 | ||||
| Silicon Bronze | 045" 1.14mm 17AWG | 3/16" 4.8mm | 500 | $14.50 | ||||
| Silicon Bronze | .035" .89mm 19AWG | 3/16" 4.8mm | 500 | 4800 rings/sq. ft. | $14.50 | |||
| Silicon Bronze | 045" 1.14mm 17AWG | 5/32" 4mm | 500 | $9.75 | ||||
| Silicon Bronze | .035" .89mm 19AWG | 5/32" 4mm | 500 | 42g | $9.75 | |||
| Silicon Bronze | .035" .89mm 19AWG | 1/8" 3.2mm | 500 | 12,000 rings/sq.ft. | $9.75 | |||
CopperThe red-enameled copper makes great accents in silver, bare copper, bronze, and stainless steel rings. |
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| Red-Enameled Copper | 14AWG (.062") | 5/16" 8mm | 500 | $14.50 | ||||
| Red-Enameled Copper | 14AWG (.062") | 1/4" 6.4mm | 500 | 2400 rings/sq. ft. | $14.50 | |||
| Red-Enameled Copper | 19AWG (.035") | 1/4" 6.4mm | 500 | 2400 rings/sq. ft. | $14.50 | |||
| Red-Enameled Copper | 19AWG (.035") | 3/16" 4.8mm | 500 | 4800 rings/sq. ft. | $14.50 | |||
| Red-Enameled Copper | 19AWG (.035") | 1/8" 3.2mm | 500 | 12,000 rings/sq.ft. | $14.50 | |||
Sterling SilverHalf-Hard sterling silver round wire works a little tougher than copper. If you'd like to experiment with a design without committing to silver, try it first in copper. |
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| Sterling Silver | .040" 1.02mm 18AWG | 5/32" (.156") 4mm | 100 | $16.00 | ||||
| Sterling Silver | .040" 1.02mm 18AWG | 1/8" 3.2mm | 100 | 12,000 rings/sq.ft. | $16.00 | |||
Gold FilledWhat's the difference between gold-filled and gold-plated wire? Both start with a brass core. Gold-plated wire has a covering of karat gold only a few atoms thick. Gold-filled wire has a full 5% of the diameter of the wire as karat gold. Gold-filled wire is much more robust, and when you've got rings rubbing against each other, gold-filled rings will last longer than gold plate. |
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| 14K Yellow Gold Filled | 0.032" .81mm 20AWG | 1/8" 3.2mm | 100 | 12,000 rings/sq.ft. | 60g. | $19.75 | ||
Titanium6AL4V is made to the same chemical composition and exacting standards as 6AL4V-ELI (medical grade titanium). The titanium I offer is near-medical grade without the medical-grade price. If you've got metal allergies you should be able to wear 6AL4V. |
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| 6AL4V Titanium (Please specify colour when ordering) | .063" 1.6mm 14AWG | 3/8" 9.5mm | 125 |
1200 rings/sq. ft.
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| 6AL4V Titanium (Please specify colour when ordering) | .063" 1.6mm 14AWG | 5/16" 8mm | 125 | $18.50 | ||||
| 6AL4V Titanium (Please specify colour when ordering) | .063" 1.6mm 14AWG | 1/4" 6.4mm | 125 |
2400 rings/sq. ft.
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27g | $18.50 | ||
| 6AL4V Titanium (Please specify colour when ordering) | .030" 0.8mm 20.5AWG | 1/4" 6.4mm | 160 |
2400 rings/sq. ft.
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| 6AL4V Titanium (Please specify colour when ordering) | .030" 0.8mm 20.5AWG | .218" 4.7mm | 160 | $16.00 | ||||
| 6AL4V Titanium (Please specify colour when ordering) | .030" 0.8mm 20.5AWG | .188" 4.7mm | 160 | $16.00 | ||||
| 6AL4V Titanium (Please specify colour when ordering) | .030" 0.8mm 20.5AWG | .156" 3.9mm | 160 | $16.00 | ||||
| 6AL4V Titanium (Please specify colour when ordering) | .030" 0.8mm 20.5AWG | 1/8" 3.2mm | 160 | 9600 rings/sq. ft. | $16.00 | |||
Nitrile RubberNitrile rubber is safe to wear for people with latex allergies. These rings are durable, wear-resistant and very light. They can reduce the weight of a steel garment by almost half. |
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| Nitrile Rubber Rings (black) | 0.100" 2.54mm 10AWG | 1/2" 12.7mm | 500 | 750 rings/sq. ft. | $30.00 | |||
| Nitrile Rubber Rings (black) | .063" 1.6mm 14AWG | 5/16" 8mm | 500 | 1200 rings/sq. ft. | $30.00 | |||
| Nitrile Rubber Rings (black) | .063" 1.6mm 14AWG | 1/4" 6.4mm | 500 | 2400 rings/sq. ft. | $30.00 | |||
Here's a picture of uncoloured and coloured titanium rings. As you can see, the colours range from medium dull grey to golds, purples, and blues. A true red is not possible with titanium, but the blues are gorgeous. No extra charge for colour. Please specify colour using the TI#'s in the picture above when ordering.
Titanium Anodizer Model # TIA-100
Now $231.00 CDN (approx. $210 USD)
This product is a high-quality anodizer for titanium and niobium parts. The TIA-100 incorporates the precision voltage regulation of a high-performance anodizer without the high-performance price.
If you need to anodize bike frames or other large parts, this is not the unit for you. If you're a knifemaker, chainmail knitter, jeweler or metal artist who needs to anozide titanium or niobium and are tired of the inconsistent results of stacked 9V batteries, read on!
The TIA-100 will anodize parts up to 20 square inches in area and will do so with repeatability and precision that batteries simply cannot offer. The unit features a 10 turn precision voltage selector with dial lock so that you can set the exact voltage you want to use and not worry about repeatability. This gets you the exact same colour from one piece to another.
Titanium colours are voltage sensitive and a voltage difference of as little as 2V can change the shade. Keep in mind that unregulated plug-in power supplies are limited by the voltage regulation of the power line, +/-5%, which can mean +/- up to 6V. A change this drastic will move you from one colour to another, and can happen if you share a power line with a heavy industry or a neighbour who uses an electric welder.
Titanium colours available with this unit:
- Dark Bronze
- Dark Purple
- Light Purple
- Ice Blue
- Ice Green
- Straw Gold
- Bright Yellow
- Pink
- Light Purple-Pink
Specifications:
- Output Voltage: 0 - 100VDC @ 1A peak, isolated from line voltage for safety.
- Output Voltage Regulation: +/- 0.1%
- Controls: 10 turn precision-calibrated voltage dial with lock
- Readout: Ammeter, accurate to +/- .001A
- Dimensions: 6" X 6" X 3"
- Weight: 3 lbs. with plug pack
- Approvals: UL approved
- Price: $231.00 CDN (approx. $210.00 USD, price includes shipping)
Comes with: Two 36" leads, stainless steel cathode, operating and titanium anodizing instructions, re-useable anodizing solution concentrate for 1 litre, and one year manufacturer's warranty.
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