From:	Beal, Nathan nathan.beal@***.ac.uk
Subject:	[OT] Dicebag from Hell
Date:	Tue, 23 Feb 1999 09:51:00 -0000

> "Beal, Nathan" wrote:
>
> > Making chain is dead simple, all you will need is a pair of pliers (what
> > sort depends on size of ring). And a lot of split washers (8mm are
> good)
> > (also called square edged washers).
>
> I have a friend who knits armor. I kid you not...he actually knits with
> 18-gauge
> wire and two metal rods as needles.
>
> --Jett
>
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Tried it myself, but kept dropping stiches (I kid you not). Resorted to
rings, because they are stronger, simpler and authentic. Most of my
reinacting buddies would burn you alive for thinking about using knitted
chain. Apparently with a fine enough wire a good industrial knitting
machine will do a suit in no time.


> If you're happy and you know it see a shrink.
>
> Rape and pillage BEFORE you burn! BEFORE!
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