Introduction: MEDIEVAL SHACKLES/CHANDELIER

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How to make Medieval style shackles



for tools you will need:


  1. welder(or other means of fushion)

  2. grinder

  3. cut disc's

  4. flapper disc's

  5. pliers

  6. wire brush

  7. clamp

  8. a vice is always handy too

For materiel you will need


  1. section of 4" tubing

  2. two 1" hinges 

  3. two latches

  4. chain



Step 1: Cutting and Grinding

Take the pipe and cut a 1" ring out 

using the grinder and flapper disc shine it up

Step 2: Cut

Cut a single line into the ring,  keep it in the vice as is.

move on to next step

Step 3: Bend It

using the other piece of the pipe, a hammer and a clamp bend the hinge to the shape of the pipe

Step 4: Welding Time

Tac Weld in the holes. 

Step 5: Shine It Up

Using the flapper disc grind your tac welds away smooth. 

Step 6: Add a Latch

Time to tac weld the latch onto the shackle the same way we did the hinge. 



add ball

a ball and chain

give it to your ball and chain

whatever you'd like



and little pad locks and your set

Step 7: .....

The big pair I made years and years ago. They are not with us anymore.

Step 8: Make Something

I used three shackles to replace the little poles that keep my light shade on. To do this I had to weld little hooks on the opposite side of the shackle then the chain. Then connecting through shade. Turn on the lights and you have medieval shackle chandelier .

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