[Figure 55] shows a drawing of an S-Link, which is used to splice broken chains. In [Figure 56] is shown he length and size of the stock. The ends are drawn to a short point and the center of the bar is marked with a center punch. One-half of the link is then formed, bringing the point at the center punch mark and using one-half of the bar. This is a simple link to make. The only thing to be careful about is to not destroy the section of the bar with hammer marks. This may be avoided if one does not strike the hook directly over the horn of the anvil, but to one side of the horn. See in [Figure 57], the correct blow.
Fig. 57.
Exercise No. 5.
[Figure 58] shows a drawing for a welded Eye Pin. The eye may be made any size for practice. In making the ring, the bar is heated in the center and hammered over the outer edge of the anvil, as shown in [Figure 59]. The piece is now turned end for end, and jogged down again with the ball of the hammer. See [Figure 60]. The piece should now look like the drawing in [Figure 61]. The center of the piece is heated and hammered over the horn of the anvil to make the ring round and to bring the shanks together. See [Figure 62].
Fig. 58.
Fig. 59 (above). Fig. 60 (below).
Fig. 61 (above). Fig. 62 (right). Fig. 63 (left, below).