Test out our Heavy Half Flat Dapped Bar chain with this 7″ sample.
This is sold by individual 7 inch samples pieces. You will not receive continuous lengths if ordering more than one piece.
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Flat Bar Link Measurement:
- LxW: 11.00 x 1.21mm
- Thickness: 0.43mm, 26.5ga
- ID: 0.44mm
- How the bar is made: Flattening sections is called “dapping”. The factory first makes the cable that you see with the links, then they run it through a dapping machine that flattens sections (with force, like pounding it). The links in the flattened section are not soldered, melted or glued in any way. The flattened links add interest and reflect light differently, even when the flattened links don’t stay in sections together – they glisten. With bending and twisting the flattened links will not necessarily stay together in the bar shape, but will stay in wearable freeform
Recommended Jump Rings for Flat Bar Link:
- What gauge open jump ring to use: Up to 26ga, 0.84mm
- Recommended open jump ring/ wire: Link is very small. Best to wire wrap if not soldering. Wire wrap with 26ga Wire By-the-Meter
- If soldering / welding – 2.3mm 26ga
Cable Link Measurement:
- OD: LxW- 1.80 x1.59mm
- Thickness: 0.38mm, 27.5ga
- ID: 0.67mm
Recommended Jump Rings for Cable Link:
A) For the End Link of the chain:
- What gauge open jump ring to use: Up to 22ga, 0.64mm
- Recommended open jump ring/ wire: 24ga Round Wire By-the-Meter
- If soldering / welding – 3mm 22ga, 3mm 24ga or 2.3mm 26ga
B) For the Links Within the chain:
These jump rings are perfect for sizing your permanent jewelry pieces and for attaching charms along the chain.
- What gauge open jump ring to use: Up to 24ga, 0.51mm
- Recommended open jump ring/ wire: 24ga Round Wire By-the-Meter
- If soldering / welding – 3mm 22ga, 3mm 24ga or 2.3mm 26ga
Recommended findings for the Half Flat Cable:
- Clasps – 5mm Spring Clasp, 3.5x8mm Rectangle Lobster Clasp or 5x9mm Rounded Lobster Clasp
- Soldered Ring (Closed) – 5mm 22ga Closed Rings or 5mm 20.5ga Closed Ring
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