Geoff Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Having just been rambling on about allen screws, I have just thought that some people may not be aware of the correct way to open & close chain links. The link should always be twisted to open and close and Never just prised open to make a gap. This applies to all chain from necklaces to anchor chain. Welded links should be cut through on the weld and then welded back together. Geoff.☺️ Andy135 and Saintly Fish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Geoff said: Having just been rambling on about allen screws, I have just thought that some people may not be aware of the correct way to open & close chain links. The link should always be twisted to open and close and Never just prised open to make a gap. This applies to all chain from necklaces to anchor chain. Welded links should be cut through on the weld and then welded back together. Geoff.☺️ You would need to allow for this in the chains load ratings, as any heat treating will be lost and the link will be weaker than it was before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Does anyone actually join chains together? It’s not overly expensive to buy a new length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Just now, JonC said: Does anyone actually join chains together? It’s not overly expensive to buy a new length. I did, cos I was too tight to buy another I used these Osculati Galvanised Chain Quick Link Gael Force Marine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 minute ago, jonnyswamp said: I did, cos I was too tight to buy another I used these Osculati Galvanised Chain Quick Link Gael Force Marine That makes sense. Better than bending and welding I recon. Does it run through your gypsy ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I guess with mooring chains, they have a shelf life anyway, so would be cheaper and safer to replace in the long run. I've only ever shackled chains together, but that wouldn't work on an anchor chain using a gypsy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Just now, JonC said: That makes sense. Better than bending and welding I recon. Does it run through your gypsy ok? It was on my last boat, but yes, no problems whatsoever I used it as a marker as it was about 15ft from the anchor JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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