The chain on my mace keeps breaking. What are my alternatives?
A. First, determine where the chain is breaking. On Paki maces the junction rings are not soldered and will pull apart. If this is where your chain is failing, then invest in some split rings (similar to a keychain but smaller.) These can be found in craft stores. To replace the chain altogether, Tom Peacock’s Marching Band World carries replacement chains. For those that on the competition circuit, most drum majors remove the chain altogether. Another alternative is to wrap it with a colored cord (found in fabric stores). Like the chain, the cord prevents the mace from slipping out of your hands. One type is a red and gold metallic cord that isn’t too thick and looks good. Other colors are available as well. It would be optimal if you could find chain with links that have been welded together; however, we do not know where you would find such chain. Those drum majors following regimental mace drill should not have problems with the chain failing since flourishing is held at a minimum.
