Jump Ring Winder - Path to Chainmail pt. 1

I have been making chainmail (actually is just called mail) since I was a kid. My kids have gotten interested in making a hauberk and I would like to make another one as well. It takes a really long time so anything to speed up the process is great. The fist step is winding your wire around a steel rod to make coils of wires that can be cut into jump rings. This video goes over how to make a powered jump ring coil winder using a drill the most efficient way I have come up with. If you are interested you can support me by buying the plans, but the build is simple enough you could build it on your own as well. Have fun coiling!

materials

18mm or 3/4” plywood

608 skate bearings: https://amzn.to/3Jiy7O0

608 Skate Bearings or Sealed 608 Skate Ball Bearings

1m or 3’ steel rod (can accommodate 1.3m and 4’ as well)

Hardwood or plywood ~50mm/2” x 110mm/5” x 12mm/1⁄2”

5/16-18 x 1” Hex Cap Screws: https://amzn.to/3i7TPIz

Washers (Max OD 17mm or 11⁄16”): https://amzn.to/3JuSdoF

Wood glue: https://amzn.to/3CHij57

2” Screws: https://amzn.to/3wgQ8bM

1” Screws: https://amzn.to/3tYsH4y

Optional

Pocket Hole Jig and Screws: https://amzn.to/3MQhBXQ

Foot Speed Controller: https://amzn.to/3i7ULwz

V-groove Bearings (need shims or larger bolt as well): https://amzn.to/3JknOJp

Recommended Tools

Table saw (or a band saw)

Drill

Counter Sink Bit

Circle Maker: https://amzn.to/3px9Ef1

Optional

5/16-18 tap: https://amzn.to/3MUmQpj

Band Saw or Jig saw or hand saw

Brad nailer (or hammer and finish nails)