[TheForge] Here is a good question. Hard to believe also.

[GHS]

Figuring twice the actual load per link
1000/4=250 x2=500lbs. My question is how
are you joining the ends of each link?
3/8 stock sounds heavy enough if the
link doesn't straighten out.

Terry, or someone has to have a chart to
show how much weight the metal will bear
if the ends stay together. I would not
feel as confident about ends not joined
together. I'll have to see if I have any
3/8 in the shop. I go about 280 at the
moment. Hmm what shape link and what
dimensions?

I'd still make him test it and then
specify on the invoice that it is
decorative chain.

Mike Graf

H and P Foster wrote:
> 
> A potential client is interested in me making some of my decorative chain
> http://pages.infinit.net/rustydog/chain1.htm to hang his wifes new pot rack.
> So far so good.
> 
> He then says that the pot rack and cast iron pots will weigh 1000 pounds.
> I write back asking if he put one too many zeros on his figure.
> Nope......1000 pounds it is.  He also wants the chain in copper.
> 
> I suggested I make a few links out of 3/8" copper round stock and he can
> have it tested for the load and that the responsibility will be his alone.
> The rack will hang from 4 points.
> 
> Do you think the copper of this dimension will be strong enough, or should I
> suggest copper plated iron links instead?
> 
> Thanks for any help or ideas.
> 
> Harry Foster
> Rusty Dog Forge
> http://pages.infinit.net/rustydog/home.htm
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