Seeking SS 1/2" chainmaille rings (closed or butted)

[boris_]

I am repairing and enhancing a chainmaile shirt I purchased. The rings are half an inch across when closed.
I have rips to fix up and the sleeves need lengthening.
As of right now the entire thing is butted, so I can add closed rings in.

I ordered the 1/2" rings from the ring lord, (and found out that they are not actually 1/2"), which I am using on the sleeves, so those would work too.

Thanks

[losthelm]

Is 1/2" the ID or OD?
What gauge wire is used?
How many rings do you need?

[boris_]

What are id and ud?
The Ring Lord rings are 12 (regular) and 14 (black). The originals are smaller I have no idea what the gauge is. I would be ok with varying gauges.
I am not sure how many I need, I feel like I nee a to about 200-500 for my current goal.

[losthelm]

ID is the inside diameter OD is the outside diameter.
Wire size can have an effect on how the garment moves.
A pair of mircomiters can be useful or you could compair the rings from TRL to what you already have.
I have some 16 gauge stainless and should be able to cut a few rings next week if its the right wire size. I have a little 13 gauge as well.

[boris_]

Ahhh outside is 1/2" on the originals. Inside for the RL rings, I think.

[Nathan Hartman]

I would normally recommend west coast chainmail (www.chainmaildude.com) But their stainless is currently unavailiable due to problems with their cutting machine :-/