when I was just soldering a chain using a 3rd hand, I just worked directly over the container of water so I could just really quickly dip the soldered link to quench and reset the next link.
Hey Chris, good video. I like the sawing fixture you made. Question. Could you anneal the coil while it is still on the forming mandrel. This may make it easier for the coil to come off the mandrel. Just thinking. Keep up your development of new tools. 😃😃
Yes you can! I would recommend wrapping it in a thin layer of paper first then wrap your wire- the anneal process will burn off the paper and leave you with an easy slide off - I’ve done this with Cuban link chain.
Great video Chris. You mentioned that they are sometimes hard to slide off the mandrel. How about putting a bit of blade butter on the edges before winding the wire?
Thanks so much for this demo! I’m curious about your drop cloth set up and would love to know how to go about making one. I too work at a straight edge wood desk and am tired of dropping things on the floor resulting in sometimes fruitless searching 😕. I like the idea of being able to pull out and push in. Do you use leather as your material?
Is there a way to “square off” the links a bit to get more of a rectangular vs a more oval shape? One of your copper examples appears that way unless I’m mistaken :) Thanks for always sharing your knowledge!!
Yes absolutely, wire choice makes an impact on overall design ascetic - round wire, square wire, half round, triangle and others will all appear differently when wrapped around a mandrel
Whooooo this is awesome! Thanks for showing us how make the chains…I need one in my life!
when I was just soldering a chain using a 3rd hand, I just worked directly over the container of water so I could just really quickly dip the soldered link to quench and reset the next link.
Thanks for sharing watching one and two ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👍💎
Love your new tool! So easy to saw those rings attached to my GRS backplate. I will pound my wrapped wire with a mallet so it’s comes off easier.
Get it, got it ,🤗🤗 still catching up, but I am still here with you at your bench , 😊😊😊👍👏👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💎
Thank you for this video, I ordered these mandrels. Can’t wait to get them😀
Thank you for a great demo…!
Great playlist by the way!
Well done Chris! Thanks!
Diaper cream with clip to cover the paper clip to split the E logo to end up with the toilet brush holder lol
Thanks. Bought 2
Hey Chris, good video. I like the sawing fixture you made. Question. Could you anneal the coil while it is still on the forming mandrel. This may make it easier for the coil to come off the mandrel. Just thinking. Keep up your development of new tools. 😃😃
Yes you can! I would recommend wrapping it in a thin layer of paper first then wrap your wire- the anneal process will burn off the paper and leave you with an easy slide off - I’ve done this with Cuban link chain.
Great video Chris. You mentioned that they are sometimes hard to slide off the mandrel. How about putting a bit of blade butter on the edges before winding the wire?
That helps!
Thanks so much for this demo! I’m curious about your drop cloth set up and would love to know how to go about making one. I too work at a straight edge wood desk and am tired of dropping things on the floor resulting in sometimes fruitless searching 😕. I like the idea of being able to pull out and push in. Do you use leather as your material?
It’s a piece of leather I have suspended with copper pipes that allow me to slide it in or pull it out for use
I can't find the mandrel you are using, please advise! Thank you so so much for these tutorials! I'm very green 💚 and I appreciate it a great deal.
I sell them at Lionpunchforge.com! Search paperclip mandrels or look at the collections of tools and stones we have listed !
Is there a way to “square off” the links a bit to get more of a rectangular vs a more oval shape? One of your copper examples appears that way unless I’m mistaken :)
Thanks for always sharing your knowledge!!
Yes absolutely, wire choice makes an impact on overall design ascetic - round wire, square wire, half round, triangle and others will all appear differently when wrapped around a mandrel
Which set up did you end up preferring? With a third hand? Also, why?! So curious.
I liked the third had method. I found it much quicker and easier to position the link where I wanted it
How can I purchase these.? Also how much for them
You have to catch the Aldi supermarket to hide everything else
Why choose half hard wire instead of soft?
It’s all I had on hand
How would you do the with like 2 gauge round wire?
2 ga is pretty hefty! I’d use the largest and thickest mandrel
Where can I get a mandrel for the paper clips? Thanks!
lionpunchforge.com/products/paperclip-chain-mandrels
What’s the best way to cut the links if you don’t have the chuck set up?
I use a saw and a wooden dowel and brace it against by bench pin
Thanks 😊 I’ll give it a go
Where do I get the mandrels?
Lionpunchforge.com
Where can I find these chip mandrels?!
Lionpunchforge.com
Where do I buy?
There is a link in the description or you can go to Lionpunchforge.com
It's hard to find if you don't have any spectacles