March 23, 201214 yr http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-158-lb-FISHER-NORRIS-3-CHAINMAKERS-ANVIL-Blacksmith-Forge-TK-11-/130668376398?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6c71314e#ht_9070wt_1083 Now that's something unique! Wonder how they used the through-holes in the side?
March 23, 201214 yr I dont have the links on hand but Im sure another member does, there are numerous videos of old chain makers in action Im sure someone can post
March 23, 201214 yr this came up through google and should shed a bit of light on how it works http://home.tallships.ca/mspencer/oliver/oliver.html
March 23, 201214 yr Various small 'stakes' were inserted into the square hole, and a wedge was driven between it and the boss to hold it in place. These 'stakes' served as secondary horns. There was lots of tooling on hand depending on the size and style of chain being made. The hand made chain made this way was quickly outdated once induction welding and automation came about in the early part of the 1900's.
March 24, 201214 yr Double WOW!! It's all there, bicks, forge, striker, specialty tongs, calluses, etc., etc. And all done with nary a single piece of safety equipment. Seems too that the hammers used to forgeweld such large material weren't all that heavy.
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