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Description: Includes weave descendant/s, history, flexibility, look/feel, and sample stats.
Description: Gridlock Helftic Chain combines
Gridlock 4 in 1 Sheet
with Helftic Chain. Top and bottom of this weave look different (shown in the respective sample pics).
The sample pictures show
Stl 16swg 27/128" rings
that are 3 in 1 or 4 in 1 with 3.52 AR and
Stl 16swg 3/8" rings
that are 4 in 1 with 6.35 AR. The sample is highly flexible toward the back and less flexible
toward the front. The sample is flexible enough to make a bracelet.
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Discovered By & Date: This category gives credit to the person/people that discovered the weave and the date the weave was discovered. Picture proof and earliest known date of discovery is required. Discovery does not equal
ownership. All chainmaille weaves are open source, but we seek to give credit to those who contribute to the chainmaille community out of respect.
Discovered By & Date: David Austin | October 30, 2022
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Minimum AR: This is an objective value. The smallest known aspect ratio that will work with this weave.
Minimum AR: One gauge used: 3.50 | 6.10
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Ideal AR Range/s: This is a subjective value. The aspect ratio range/s where the weave has been found to be functional.
Ideal AR Range/s: One gauge used: 3.50 - 3.70 | 6.20 - 6.50
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Maximum AR: This is an objective value and only applies to weaves that have an AR lock feature.
Maximum AR: N/A
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AR Lock: If a weave has a dramatic new look or is structurally different simply because of a change in aspect ratio, it has an AR lock feature.
AR Lock: No
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Chiral: Does the weave have right/left handed versions?
Chiral: No
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Prime: Does the weave have one ring size and consistent ring ratio?
Prime: No
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# of Ring Sizes Used: Ideally, how many rings sizes are used to make this weave?
# of Ring Sizes Used: 2
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Consistent Ring Ratio: Does each ring in the weave connect to the same number of other rings?
Consistent Ring Ratio: No
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Ring Ratio: How many rings does each ring connect to? Value must be constistent thoughout the weave to be noted. Described as "x in 1" in the title/name of the weave.
Ring Ratio: 3:1 | 4:1
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Strength: A subjective value that determines resistance to breakage. Determined from minimum AR of the largest rings used.
<3.00 AR = Highest
3.01 - 4.00 AR = High
4.01 - 5.00 AR = Medium
5.01 - 6.00 AR = Low
>6.00 AR = Lowest
Strength: Lowest
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# of Rings/Repeating Section: This category does not apply to units. How many rings does it take for the pattern to repeat? Determined from the same ring position and orientation.
# of Rings/Repeating Section: 8
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Cross Section: This only applies to chains. The shape the weave has when an imaginary cut is made perpenticular to its length.
Cross Section: Stadium (Discorectangle)
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R.I.M. Level 4 Structure: This link goes to the "Ring Interaction Model" and highlights the beginning first 4 ring's structure.
R.I.M. Level 4 Structure:
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Ancestors/Prerequisites: Internal link/s to weaves that precede and are related or similar.
Ancestors/Prerequisites:
Helftic Chain
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Descendants: Internal link/s to weaves that follow and are related or similar.
Descendants:
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M.A.I.L. External Link: External link to the Maille Artisans weave entry.
Chainmaillers.com External Link:
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Tutorial/s (Internal Link/s): Internal link/s to weave tutorials.
Tutorial/s (Internal Link/s):
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Tutorial/s (External Link/s): Link/s to tutorial/s on other sites.
Tutorial/s (External Link/s):
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Tome of Weaves Documentation: Documented by and date (internal).
Tome of Weaves Documentation: Joshua Diliberto | 1/26/2026, 9:50 am
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M.A.I.L. Documentation: Documented by and date on Maille Artisans.
M.A.I.L. Documentation: N/A
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Last Edited (Internal): Date of most recent edit.
Last Edited (Internal): Joshua Diliberto | 1/26/2026, 9:50 am
