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It's not so bad with scales, because fewer rings are used to assemble a piece. A little more than half the number of rings that I would use for a chainmail piece are used in a scale item. That one is still 70+ hours and not complete yet.
After that I want to rebuild my personal anodized scale shirt, using the things I've learnt since originally making it. I'll als be making myself a stainless steel chain shirt. Seriously considering buying a resistance welder so that I can weld the rings closed, making actual combat grade armour.
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are you still doing the rings by hand? not sure I would have the patience for it.
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Yup, all by hand. My wire supplier created a system for linking and welding rings automatically, then sold it off to a company called Mailletec, that was formed by a couple of their former employees. After seeing how complicated that build was, I knew it was beyond me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YBIa-9-lus
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I am surprised there is actually that much demand for chainmale etc. that it could support some pretty good investment at that point.
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In addition to producing wire, rings, and scales The Ring Lord also does custom work. They made some massive chain curtains for some hoity-toity hotel and have made props for a lot of movies. There really aren't that many companies doing it at that sort of production level, so they have a good chunk of the market.
http://www.theringlord.org/forum/ind...comment-106927
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ah yeah, hadn't even thought about movies. the chain curtains would have been interesting to see. I suppose if they were light gage that would look really cool.
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If I remember correctly the curtains were made of "bright" (polished) aluminum. I had the opportunity to work on them, but was shooting at the track that weekend.
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nice, back when I worked in fabrication I had the opportunity to work on some projects that were somewhat high profile. it was always fun to go see the work I had done in public places.
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I feel that way every time I rewatch season 3 three of "Standard Action" and see one of my pieces in it, plus the "special thanks" note in the credits
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