I just posted two photos in "Kelsey's Stuff". The first shows pretty typical results I'm getting when attempting to flatten the overlapped segment. Usually I...
What are you looking for? ¿Round or flat section? I put photos in "Julio stuff",look "steps for overlap I and II".There you can see like I make the overlap...
Thanks Julio, My goal for the rings is round section. The project is a lorica hamata with alternating solid and round riveted rings (best example I can see is...
Yes, Pekka is right. Sir Elme´s stuff is amazing. But don´t try do it so perfect. For me was impossible. I think he is engineer :) The flattening tool is the...
I was thinking the same about SirEsme's tool documentation: highly professional and well engineered. I can't say I'll be so precise; partially because I lack...
Because buying drill bits and dremel tools got expensive, we started using 1/8 inch dowel pins, which are high carbon steel rods that are maybe 1 inch long....
Hello, I was just following this thread and read that you are using 1/8th inch dowel rod for replacement punches. Is this diameter critical? What if I used a...
It's not critical, we just grind them down to whatever we need. My tongs are set for 1/8 inch, and I just grind down the pins to whatever shape and size I...
Hi - I know you guys are way past me on this stuff ;) Anyway I thought the idea was cool enough that someone out there might get some benefit. I was checking...
I'm a tool and die maker, and what you've shown here is exactly the right process to get your rings. Just for kickers, i've calculated the tonnage required...
to better illustrate the process and relation to burrs, have a look here, http://www.mate.com/slugfree/ it's really well explained, and also mentions the...
Very helpful stuff! I learned a lot from this conversation. Do you think the process can be reliably performed with a Roper-Whitney punch? Their website ...
Thanks - Maybe I'll try to track down some of those parallel knipex pliers you use! BTW, on your thought of punching washers, I also had the idea of punching...
Hello, I just wanted to say thanks. I've gained a great deal from this group. Especially the photos. I made the angle on my rivets more acute and caused them...
Hi there, my nick is Boza and I'm trying to make maille for some two years. Recently I have finished the sample of mesh with both riveted and punched links...
Wellcome,Cuvien. And I am older than you :) Try to put photos, we all enjoy with photos and perhaps somebody can help you to get better rings. Hi, Bozza. It...
Thanks Julio, I'll see if I can get some pics on the "photos" section of the group. I can use all the help I can get. Tonight, after work, I spent several...
Greeting and Salutations, I've got a problem with my punch. I'm manufacturing wedge riveted maille. I've produced what appears to be the standard batch of...
Cuvien wrote: "I don't like normalizing my rings after flattening because they become so soft that my punch just bends them and it's a lot of work to...
Quick question to anyone who has attempted to replicate Bruce's setup with the Roper Whitney press: I have the knockoff version of that tool from Harbor...
Very! Not to mention I really hope standard roper whitney punch & dies can be swapped out when needed. Worst case scenario I go with a smaller bolt and use a...
Thank You Julio and Pekka, your responses are very helpful! Julio, what's the wax thing all about? I couldn't understand that bit? Also, I'm going to change my...
... wrote: " Julio, what's the wax thing all about? I couldn't understand that bit?" Wax or oil so the punch works better. And remember, we love photos. ...
Here are the pics I promised you all. I posted them to the Photos section. Sorry it took so long, I was otherwise engaged. I'm hoping to add another album to...
Your rings look great, congratulations! And it was quicky really. Perhaps I will make the overlap shorter, one mm or so. :) And the finish of the overlap a...
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