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Boxmail (CGI)
Submitted by MaxumX
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Boxmail How to. For this weave we will be using 2 ring sizes: 16g 5/16" for the inner (horizontal rings) and 16g 1/4" for the outer (vertical) rings.

Step one: Start with a section of boxchain made from the two ring sizes. For instructions on boxchain weave, see the articles section; there are a couple of good ones in there.



Step two: Add two rings (5/16" id) to each of the vertical rings on one side. Arrange them as shown below.



Step Three: Add the 1/4" vertical rings at the intersections as shown here.



Step four: Repeat step 2 and 3 till you have the desired length.



Good luck and have fun with it.

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