12-04-2010, 03:01 AM
On a few occasions I discussed wire gauge with one of the most expert people Erik Schmid. I asked him why the gauge appeared so beefy to which he replied, corrosion and oxidation build up. In other words, they are probably thinner but because they have rust and other patinas covering them, the appear thicker.
Most Roman mail I am aware of is in the range of 5mm to 6mm internal diameter (ID) for the links. Smaller have been found on mail interwoven with scales. Furthermore, the pattern used is 4 in 1. Thus if you have an ID of 6mm at most then 4 links through that cannot be greater than 6mm. According to that website the ID is 6.5mm and each link is 2mm thick. Thus trying to put 4 links at that thickness would never fit because the hole has to be greater than 8mm ID. The reason I say greater is because the links will have some space in between them.
Most Roman mail I am aware of is in the range of 5mm to 6mm internal diameter (ID) for the links. Smaller have been found on mail interwoven with scales. Furthermore, the pattern used is 4 in 1. Thus if you have an ID of 6mm at most then 4 links through that cannot be greater than 6mm. According to that website the ID is 6.5mm and each link is 2mm thick. Thus trying to put 4 links at that thickness would never fit because the hole has to be greater than 8mm ID. The reason I say greater is because the links will have some space in between them.
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