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

[Phlip]

Ene bichizh ogsen baina shuu...

> Phlip,
>
> Now that was a complete answer if ever there was one.  I will copy that to
> my client if that is ok, and along with what I have already told him, I'm
> sure he can chose a good solution.  I don't understand the term " T join
the
> links".  Could you or your friend explain, bearing in mind the design of
the
> chain. We would like to keep the design if possible.  Would the phosphor
> bronze be strong enough without the links welded at the ends?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Harry

OK, I asked Rob before he took off this AM, and he said you'd have to use a
minimum of 3/8" round rod. You will, however have to hot bend it. You'll
need to take care on shaping the ends of the esses- phosphor bronze does get
brittle when you try to make radical bends in it, although that shouldn't be
a problem as long as it doesn't break, since they aren't load bearing.

Charge this guy an arm and a leg, Harry- you'll deserve it when you're done
;-)

Phlip

 If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it is probably not a
cat.

Never a horse that cain't be rode,
And never a rider who cain't be throwed....