Chainmail (1/2): Tools, Materials, and Basics

NOTE: So, it's been a little while since I made a video, and in that time Youtube got rid of annotations. Any referenced links are down below : ) The following links are referenced in this video, or are useful in making your chain: www.theringlord.com -An excellent site for purchasing rings and other scale and chain supplies http://www.mailleartisans.org/weaves/weavedisplay.php?key=6 -Information on aspect ratios for a few different chainmail weaves, as well as some visuals for other methods of assembling those weaves. http://theringlord.com/cart/shopcontent.asp?type=WireGauge -A chart for determining aspect ratio http://theringlord.com/cart/shopcontent.asp?type=materialsdata -Information on different metals and their use in chainmail http://theringlord.com/cart/shopcontent.asp?type=howmany -A list of chainmail calculators for different weaves and chainmail projects, including hauberks and coifs. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9eHc9ztRtOaTkJ3S014TUtqRDg -For a gambeson, also called an arming coat, you can follow either the arming coat tutorial or make a Bocksten tunic using a quilted cotton solid. Both patterns are included here. Craftsman Aviation Snips 42717 Facebook: www.facebook.com/bofferbasics Boffer Basics covers everything from foamsmithing to sewing, combat, and foam fighting culture. If there's a topic or subject you'd like me to cover, please send me a message or leave a comment. If you find these videos helpful, please be sure to like and subscribe. Thanks for watching!