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Forming a shackle.
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Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...342#post208317
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...874#post217089
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...766#post209908
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...440#post196841
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...856#post217020
Dang. Still shot gave hope elongated "U" shackles exist, crushing shock when the sides pushed into conventional shape.
Only found so far are 10k W.L.L., a wee-leetle big.
You can get just about any size and shape shackle you need at this siteQuote:
Originally Posted by Toolmaker51
https://www.tulsachain.com/shackles/...nt=Catch%20All
FYI elongated U shackles are often called straight or D shackles and deep D shackles
That's more like it! Bookmarked.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank S
I found Crosby and CM distributors, but for what ever reason they don't illustrate awfully far beyond basics, or concentrate on very heavy gear..