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Old 11-24-2011, 09:43 PM
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Default Making chain from wood
I seen my daddy whittle a chain from cedar years ago. The first issue of Whittling featured a small chain also carved or whittled and it brought back memories. My question is how do you part the chain links where they are locked together as a chain would be made? The article doesn't get into enough detail to finish the chain.

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Old 11-24-2011, 10:33 PM
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Hi Sawmedic im just finishing a tutorial on a chain and swivel, will post it tomorow.
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Old 11-25-2011, 03:49 AM
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fly catcher i look froward to any tutorial by yourself.
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Old 11-25-2011, 09:24 AM
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Rich, haven't heard from you in awhile...looking forward to seeing your tutorial!
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Old 11-25-2011, 01:23 PM
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Hello Richard, glad to see you back. Sure hope that you haven't been ill. I too am anxious to see your tutorial I'm sure it will be great!

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Old 11-25-2011, 03:59 PM
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out of cedar? very carefully!
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Old 11-28-2011, 05:54 PM
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I would not recommend cedar for a chain - it can split very easily & too much pressure could send the blade into body parts. And it's going to be the inside chain split where you are more-than-likely going to run into potential problems. I'd use basswood, butternut or even walnut. Just remember, keep your knife sharp & watch where the blade is headed.
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