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

Sat Jan 11 22:43:01 2003

Perhaps I could even fuse the ends to the sides in a way that would be hard
to detect as copper welds to itself nicely.  I'm thinking though that copper
plated iron may be much stronger.

Harry

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I am thinking TIG ing the ends or at
least rivets.

Mike

H and P Foster wrote:
>
> We were hoping to use the same style of link, and that means it is not
> welded at the ends.  Like you, I'm sure someone on this list has some
> experience in this kind of thing and can give some accurate advice.
>
> Harry
>
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>
> 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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