Diagram for Figaro Chain

[fly fisher]

Rickm asked if I would post a diagram of a simple chain for caving so i picked this one called a figaro. It has three small links separated by a larger one. The measurements larger than i would use but you could change them to any size. I carved a quick example [its half the size as measurements in diagram] to show how it looks when all the links are separated.
Happy carving

[Irish]

Beautifully explained! Trying to tell someone how a chain is carved can be a very difficult process since so much of the project is done in those first band saw cuts. Your diagram truly is worth a thousand words.

Susan

[Bob K.]

Thanks for the diagram Richard...very clear and well explained! How do you get the plus sign (+) shape on the ends? Do you use a saw of any kind or special tools, or just a knife? Someone has asked me to carve a 30 inch long chain and I don't know the best way to achieve the plus sign (+) layout.

[fly fisher]

Thanks Susan i've always found it alot easyer to explain something with a drawing or a diagram.

[fly fisher]

Cheers Bob the way i do it is cut all the corners out at a right angle the length of the chain want with a knife. These pictures might help.

[Sean R]

Hiya Fly, I too would love to see how you start them out. Can't see how you could bandsaw it first. So I am guessing you just draw it on and carve away?

[fly fisher]

Never used a bandsaw in my life Sean all my carvings are done with a knife and a scorper.

[Sean R]

Yeah I would think all the fun is carving one from start to finish. I have never done a chain, Always wanted too, Guess I may have to give it a go sometime

[fly fisher]

Your right Sean the fun is in doing it all by hand because if you used bandsaws and other power tools would you be able to call it HAND CARVED!

[Bob K.]

Thanks Richard! Now I understand how you start out :0)