How to use a quick release/metal shackle

In this instructable I will show you how to use a quick release.

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Step 1: Materials

-metal shackle
-string/rope depending on how much weight you have on it.
-chain
-scissors

ardnon says: Feb 20, 2013. 3:41 PM

never used one of these like this( quick release). Should work well but I wouldn't use it with much weight attached for fear of breaking the shackle (weight rating will decrease a lot without screwing shackle together) and damaging the threads with repeated pulling through chain. These aside, lighter duty use should be great.

georion in reply to ardnonFeb 20, 2013. 7:20 PM

wow

sgfidlin (author) in reply to ardnonFeb 20, 2013. 6:23 PM

I thought of it being used for littler stuff.

georion in reply to sgfidlinFeb 20, 2013. 7:21 PM

Overkill

vincent7520 says: Feb 20, 2013. 11:39 AM

PS. Quick release shackles are also called snap shackles.

sgfidlin (author) says: Feb 19, 2013. 9:21 AM

Here is where i bought my metal shackle/quick release! http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Search?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&keyword=metal+shackle&Ns=None&Ntpr=1&Ntpc=1&selectedCatgry=Search+All