Forming a shackle - GIF

[Altair]

Forming a shackle.




Previously:

Pouring anchor Kenter shackle lead plug - GIF
Forging nuts - GIF
Closed die forging a tee - GIF
Open die forging machine - GIF
Forging drill bits - GIF

[Toolmaker51]

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.

[Frank S]

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 site
https://www.tulsachain.com/shackles/...nt=Catch%20All
FYI elongated U shackles are often called straight or D shackles and deep D shackles

[Toolmaker51]

You can get just about any size and shape shackle you need at this site
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.
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..