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Thread: Jump rings for chain maille - make them or buy them?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayne View Post
    Looks like there's a gap in the market there, George! Fancy writing a book?
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    I would be first in line to buy it if you do ever write one...you always explain things brilliantly

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    Thanks for the information George it's all helpful to me too

    One question tho - the saw you use, is it specifically a "jewellers" saw?

    Oh, actually, a second question - whats the smallest size ring you've used for chain maille - I mean inner diameter and wire gauge?

    I have loads of knitting needles for various sizes of inner diameter rings - I tried my local charity shops and they didnt' have any so I bought some - of course, should have realised that I should have asked my mum!! Picked up some extra sizes from her last week and I could have got everything I needed from her.
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    Anne, you can also use a coping saw - it's not as comfortable to use as a shallower frame, but works fine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mizgeorge View Post
    Anne, you can also use a coping saw - it's not as comfortable to use as a shallower frame, but works fine.
    Thanks George - especially as I happen to already own a coping saw. I think I'll get some 2/0 blades and give it a try.
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    this site has knitting needles in different sizes, and they're fast on postage! much cheaper than buying from a knitting shop:

    Counted cross stitch kits and charts from Sew and So - Knitting Pins from Pony

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