how do I make maille rivets?

Engenulf · Post by **Engenulf** » Wed Apr 07, 2004 5:53 pm

I have been thinking about trying a riveted maille project. I will be using 16 gauge rebar tie wire for the rings since a couple other archive members say it looks good and is easy to work with.
I can not figure out how to make the rivets or punch the holes.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Engenulf.

ArtemisGreen · Post by **ArtemisGreen** » Wed Apr 07, 2004 6:00 pm

http://arador.com/construction/forth3.html

Rivets-
You use a piece of wire, flattened out with a hammer, then clipped into wedges.

Punching holes-
Make one of those tools, or punch them with a sharp punch on a metal block.

Ivo · Post by **Ivo** » Wed Apr 07, 2004 6:20 pm

Engenulf, check dis:

http://www.maille.be.tf

Regards

Ivo

Engenulf · Post by **Engenulf** » Wed Apr 07, 2004 6:28 pm

Awsome! Thanks.