Maille - Revision history

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 Since the [[Victorian]] era this type of [[armour]] has been refered to as ''chainmail'' and this practise caries over into the vernacular and in [[roleplaying]] games such as [[Dungeons and Dragons]].
 In [[Europe]], the 4-in-1 pattern was completely dominant. In [[East Asia]] (primarily [[Japan]]), mail was also common, but here several more patterns were utilized and an entire nomenclature developed around them. In the [[Middle East]] and [[India]], yet other patterns were developed (but 4-in-1 being the most common) and often combined with metal plates linked in with the rings.
 Some late period [[plate armour]] incorporated 6-in-1 in small patches to cover vulnerable joints at the elbow, armpit and knee.  Laced to the [[gambeson]], the dense, heavy 6-in-1 pattern provided excellent protection from piercing weapons, but was far too heavy for use in an entire [[hauberk]], using twice as much [[metal]] to cover the same area as the traditional 4-in-1 pattern.
 [[Viking]] age mail links frequently have a round or oval section, although some solid rings have a profile that is almost square.
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 The primary benefit of riveted maille is strength. Links will rarely be shed, reducing maintenance in the long run. Secondly, they cannot easily be split by force (such as from an [[arrow]]), as butted maille can. Finally, the flattened links reduce the overall weight of the garment.
-==External Link==
+==Recreationist Mail==
 *[http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/fireandsteel/swim.htm Swimming in Viking Age Mail]
 * [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=155 Atlantian A&S Links: Mail]
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2011-02-23T16:34:15Z

Construction

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	=== Construction ===		=== Construction ===
	Extent [[byrnie]]s have been tested and demonstrated to be made of alternatively riveted and punched mail. ~~Later~~ mail was entirely riveted.		Extent [[byrnie]]s have been tested and demonstrated to be made of alternatively riveted and punched mail. By the mid 15th century mail was entirely riveted.

	[[Viking]] age mail links frequently have a round or oval section, although some solid rings have a profile that is almost square.		[[Viking]] age mail links frequently have a round or oval section, although some solid rings have a profile that is almost square.

User 144: /* Recreationist Mail */

2008-01-20T20:04:01Z

Recreationist Mail

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	Members of the [[New Varangian Guard]] and other Australian reenactment groups sometimes make their maille from spring steel rings. By using spring steel, you can use a finer gauge of wire and still retain strength.		Members of the [[New Varangian Guard]] and other Australian reenactment groups sometimes make their maille from spring steel rings. By using spring steel, you can use a finer gauge of wire and still retain strength.

	However, for truly tough and light maille, you cannot go past riveted maille and many [[re-enactment]] groups are increasingly moving to this option.		However, for truly tough and light maille, you cannot go past riveted maille and many [[re-enactment]] groups are increasingly moving to this option. In the last couple of years 6mm ID mail has become available and its price has dropped to become quite affordable.

	Another option, if you have the money, is always titanium - strong, light and if you ask some nicely they might anodize it for you. It is not, however, historically correct.		Another option, if you have the money, is always titanium - strong, light and if you ask some nicely they might anodize it for you. It is not, however, historically correct.

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2008-01-20T20:02:40Z

Links

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	Riveted links are quite dissimiliar to the butted wire links found on many modern replicas. While inner/outer dimensions are usually the same, the link itself is normally flat, not round. The two ends of the link overlap and are flattened further. A slot or hole goes through both overlapping segments.		Riveted links are quite dissimiliar to the butted wire links found on many modern replicas. While inner/outer dimensions are usually the same, the link itself is normally flat, not round. The two ends of the link overlap and are flattened further. A slot or hole goes through both overlapping segments.

	The link begins life as raw material (usually some form of [[steel]]). From this, [[Making wire\|wire is made]]. The circular links are formed on a [[mandrel]], then flattened in a press. A special tool is used to punch the slot or hole for the rivet.		The link begins life as raw material (usually some form of [[steel]] of a similar composition to modern mild steel). From this, [[Making wire\|wire is made]]. The circular links are formed on a [[mandrel]], then flattened in a press. A special tool is used to punch the slot or hole for the rivet.

	====Rivets====		====Rivets====

User 144: /* Riveted Maille */

2007-11-19T16:25:08Z

Riveted Maille

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	==Riveted Maille==		==Riveted Maille==
	Evidence suggests that the vast majority of [[European]] maille was composed of [[rivet]]ed links, not butted.		Evidence suggests that the vast majority of medieval [[European]] maille was composed of [[rivet]]ed links, not butted.

	===Components===		===Components===

KarenLarsdatter: /* External Link */ Added link to Atlantian A&S site

2007-09-08T17:46:23Z

External Link: Added link to Atlantian A&S site

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	==External Link==		==External Link==
	[http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/fireandsteel/swim.htm Swimming in Viking Age Mail]		*[http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/fireandsteel/swim.htm Swimming in Viking Age Mail]
			* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=155 Atlantian A&S Links: Mail]

	[[category:armour]]		[[category:armour]]

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2007-06-21T09:23:38Z

Size

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	==Historical Mail (Physical Form) ==		==Historical Mail (Physical Form) ==
	=== Size ===		=== Size ===
	Historically mail was smaller than most mail currently used by recreationist societies. Extent [[Viking]] Age mail was made from approximately 1.2 mm diameter wire with an internal diameter of 5.5 to 6 mm. Later period [[hauberk]]s and [[voider]]s followed the same size.		Historically mail was smaller than most mail currently used by recreationist societies. Extent [[Viking]] Age mail was made from approximately 1.2 mm diameter iron wire with an internal diameter of 5.5 to 6 mm. Later period [[hauberk]]s and [[voider]]s followed the same size.

	Modern experiments with a mail [[byrnie]] made to similar dimensions to historical examples have revealed that is it possible to not only swim in mail, but also to float.		Modern experiments with a mail [[byrnie]] made to similar dimensions to historical examples have revealed that is it possible to not only swim in mail, but also to float.


	=== Construction ===		=== Construction ===

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2007-06-20T17:04:30Z

Construction

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	Links are manipulated similiarly to butted maille, with [[pliers]]. Additionally, an [[anvil]], [[hammer]], and [[rivet setter]] are required. To close a link, the rivet is placed into the slot or hole on the link, and then placed into the jaw of the [[rivet setter]], which pushes the rivet solidly into place. The [[rivet setter]] is then used to compress the protruding point or tip of the rivet, usually with aid of the [[hammer]] and [[anvil]], by placing the [[rivet setter]] jaws on the anvil with the link held tightly, and striking the top of the setter.		Links are manipulated similiarly to butted maille, with [[pliers]]. Additionally, an [[anvil]], [[hammer]], and [[rivet setter]] are required. To close a link, the rivet is placed into the slot or hole on the link, and then placed into the jaw of the [[rivet setter]], which pushes the rivet solidly into place. The [[rivet setter]] is then used to compress the protruding point or tip of the rivet, usually with aid of the [[hammer]] and [[anvil]], by placing the [[rivet setter]] jaws on the anvil with the link held tightly, and striking the top of the setter.

	Great care must be taken when integrating links into a sheet, because once riveted in place, no adjustments can be made short of cutting out the link. Additionally, all links must be addded such that the heads of the rivets face the same direction (usually away from the wearer). When following the half-riveted configuration, it is critical to add four solid links onto any riveted link you intend to attach, lest a riveted link be attached that later needs a solid link added (which is impossible without deconstruction).		Great care must be taken when integrating links into a sheet, because once riveted in place, no adjustments can be made short of cutting out the link. Additionally, all links must be addded such that the heads of the rivets face the same direction (usually away from the wearer). When following the half-riveted configuration, it is critical to add four solid links onto any riveted link you intend to attach (minus riveted links that act as mere connectors), lest a riveted link be attached that later needs a solid link added (which is impossible without deconstruction).

	===Benefits===		===Benefits===

Galfrid atte grene: /* Construction */

2007-06-20T17:03:31Z

Construction

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	# '''Half-riveted:''' Every other link is solid.		# '''Half-riveted:''' Every other link is solid.
	Links are manipulated similiarly to butted maille, with [[pliers]]. Additionally, an [[anvil]], [[hammer]], and [[rivet setter]] are required. To close a link, the rivet is placed into the slot or hole on the link, and then placed into the jaw of the [[rivet setter]], which pushes the rivet solidly into place. The [[rivet setter]] is then used to compress the protruding point or tip of the rivet, usually with aid of the [[hammer]] and [[anvil]], by placing the [[rivet setter]] jaws on the anvil with the link held tightly, and striking the top of the setter.		Links are manipulated similiarly to butted maille, with [[pliers]]. Additionally, an [[anvil]], [[hammer]], and [[rivet setter]] are required. To close a link, the rivet is placed into the slot or hole on the link, and then placed into the jaw of the [[rivet setter]], which pushes the rivet solidly into place. The [[rivet setter]] is then used to compress the protruding point or tip of the rivet, usually with aid of the [[hammer]] and [[anvil]], by placing the [[rivet setter]] jaws on the anvil with the link held tightly, and striking the top of the setter.

			Great care must be taken when integrating links into a sheet, because once riveted in place, no adjustments can be made short of cutting out the link. Additionally, all links must be addded such that the heads of the rivets face the same direction (usually away from the wearer). When following the half-riveted configuration, it is critical to add four solid links onto any riveted link you intend to attach, lest a riveted link be attached that later needs a solid link added (which is impossible without deconstruction).

	===Benefits===		===Benefits===
	The primary benefit of riveted maille is strength. Links will rarely be shed, reducing maintenance in the long run. Secondly, they cannot easily be split by force (such as from an [[arrow]]), as butted maille can. Finally, the flattened links reduce the overall weight of the garment.		The primary benefit of riveted maille is strength. Links will rarely be shed, reducing maintenance in the long run. Secondly, they cannot easily be split by force (such as from an [[arrow]]), as butted maille can. Finally, the flattened links reduce the overall weight of the garment.

Galfrid atte grene: /* Recreationist Mail */

2007-06-20T16:59:14Z

Recreationist Mail

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	Another option, if you have the money, is always titanium - strong, light and if you ask some nicely they might anodize it for you. It is not, however, historically correct.		Another option, if you have the money, is always titanium - strong, light and if you ask some nicely they might anodize it for you. It is not, however, historically correct.

	In the [[SCA]] and other [[recreationist]]s ~~scoieties~~, you will find people whose skill at making historically accurate mail varies right across the spectrum; from amateur to true artisan.		In the [[SCA]] and other [[recreationist]]s societies, you will find people whose skill at making historically accurate mail varies right across the spectrum; from amateur to true artisan.

	==Historical Mail (Physical Form) ==		==Historical Mail (Physical Form) ==