For a variety of jobs, from handicrafts to role reconstruction and the creation of chain mail, craftsmen often require strong metal rings of the same diameter. Such rings can be purchased in the construction markets, but the rings and growers available in the assortment do not always suit buyers. They can be too heavy or too soft, and some growers tend to crumble. Therefore, many craftsmen agree that it is best to make rings yourself.
Instructions
Step 1
For the manufacture of rings, purchase a large amount of wire on the construction market. The wire must be strong, moderately heavy and of high quality. Choose from stainless steel, low carbon steel and high carbon steel.
Step 2
The type of wire purchased will determine the inner diameter of the finished rings, which corresponds to its strength. If you used 1.6mm mild steel wire, make rings with a diameter of 8mm.
Step 3
If the wire diameter is 2 mm, make rings with a diameter of 10 mm. Do not aim for a large diameter - they are non-functional, and thick wire is quite difficult to bend into a spring for subsequent cutting.
Step 4
For high-carbon steel wire, the diameter of the rings will be 6-7 mm if the wire diameter is 1.3 mm. If the wire is made of stainless steel with a diameter of 1, 2-1, 3 mm, make rings with a diameter of 5-6 mm.
Step 5
To turn the wire into rings of the same size, use a smooth steel tube or rod that is one millimeter less than the inner diameter of the rings to be used. The rod length should be up to 70 mm. Also use a side cutter, a low-speed drill, a clamp, and protective gloves.
Step 6
Secure the drill to the table with a clamp and attach a suitable steel rod to the drill. Insert the tip of the wire into the slot in the drill chuck and turn the rod slightly by pressing the trigger. After making three turns, put on protective gloves, grab the remaining end of the wire about five centimeters from the rod, and then start the drill at low speed. Hold the wire as it wraps around the rod.
Step 7
After the rod is full, remove the spiral wire from the rod and cut into rings. If necessary, repeat the procedure until the number of rings is equal to the required number.
