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196. Constructing a Chain (Fig. 232). 



1) Cut to link lengths 1/4" round, soft steel or wrought 

 iron. 



2) Heat and swage ends of link, forming same roughly, as 



FIG. 232. Chain links. 



shown in perspective in A, Fig. 233, and B, Fig. 234. 



3) Put link into last one welded, heat and form carefully on 

 face of anvil (C, Fig. 235), ready to weld. 



A B 



FIG. 234. Link ready for 

 FIG. 233. Preparing the weld. welding. 



FIG. 235. Link inserted in chain. 



4) Heat to welding heat, weld on face of anvil, and smooth 

 over end of horn. 



197. Making Ice Tongs (Fig. 236). 



1) Cut to estimated length two pieces 3/8" x 3/4" rectan- 

 gular rod. 



2) Heat one end and form handle. 



3) Heat center and flatten, and form portion for joint. 



4) Heat remaining portion of hook end, form over horn of 



