*Chain Shortener*
A Useful Addition to Your Toolbox
By: Fairplay
27 March 2006

If you ever use chains to lift, pull, or secure a load you will have probably encountered a situation where you find yourself thinking, "I sure wish my chain was shorter to make this task easier". Here is a picture of a chain shortener, one of the most useful things in my toolbox. I keep a matching one (strength and link size) for each chain I own. It is simply a short (12 inch) section of chain with hooks on each end. When you need a shorter chain for your task, simply hook your chain shortener into a loop on your long length of cumbersome chain to "shorten" it to a more appropriate length for the task at hand.


Fairplay



www.alpharubicon.com
All materials at this site not otherwise credited are Copyright © 1996 - 2006 Trip Williams. All rights reserved. May be reproduced for personal use only. Use of any material contained herein is subject to stated terms or written permission.