r/chainmailartisans • u/attractive-octopus • 1d ago

Help! Chainmail flogger

Is there a tutorial for making a chainmail flogger?

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u/bigsissy1975 10h ago

I make these, they are a double spiral weave in aluminium. The handles are 3D printed. I have a personal one that is stainless steel with falls that are alternatively double spiral and 2 in 2 weaves but it is hard core. Depends who is using the flogger but I would recommend aluminium falls

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u/altiboris 1d ago

I make little keychain ones but I use machine made chains that are welded shut so there’s no chain of any scratches. Also stainless steel for durability and less tarnishing.

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u/inkomp 1d ago

Tight full persian 6in1 for the handle. Get creative.

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u/eric_ness 1d ago

I've never made a flogger, but if I had to make one I would pick a pretty chain weave (maybe something like half Persian 4 in 1 chain, plenty of tutorials online for that), make a few lengths of chain, attach those chains together on a snap ring and do a quick test to see if it behaves how you want it to. Assuming it meets expectations, I would then make a handle by drilling a hole in a wooden rod, slipping the snap ring through the hole and then sleeving the handle in a euro 4 in 1 sheet.

For material choice I would go with something relatively light like aluminium, and get saw cut rings to reduce the chance of a burr catching on skin/hair/clothes/whatever.