This makes the process much faster and easier. If you are using a rod that is 3/8' in diameter or smaller you can insert the end directly into a drill. Lastly, you can use a motor to turn the rod for you. It take far less effort to turn the rod if you have it supported and stabilized on a stand. You can see a simple example in this instructable byВ user matthewbeckler. To hold the rod steady, you can make a winding stand. You can wind rings a lot faster if you only have to hold onto one end of the wire. You can then insert one end of the wire through the hole to hold it in place as you are winding. You can drill a hole through the rod that is the same diameter as your wire. Most projects require a lot of rings and your hands will get sore and blistered after a while. First, I highly recommend that you wear gloves. There are several things that you can do to make this easier. Once you have the rod, you just need to wrap the wire around it.

The diameter of the rod will depend on the size of the rings that you want to use.В Chainmail armor is typically made with 16 gauge wire with rings that are about 3/8 of an inch.В Keep in mind that the finished rings will be a little bigger than the rod because they will spring back after being bent into shape. So the first thing that you need to do is select a rod to wrap the wire around. The springs are then cut into individual rings. The rings are made by wrapping the wire around a cylinder to create long springs.

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