rings

[Anne]

also as far as jack chain, look for a small hardware store -- I buy mine for $.10/ft at the local hardware
LA

Do you mean a store like Lowe's Lou Ann - or a local all hardware place?

[nansea121]

10¢ a foot!!!  ...holy moly!
I'll definitely keep my eyes open but haven't found that kind of price in Iowa yet. At Menards or another hardware store called Theison's, goes for 35¢ a foot.

Up here in my area it sells for  a $1.00 a meter, and even up to $1.25.  
*calculation - a meter is a little less than 39½"*, so better that I get it from the states.

How much is size #16 jack chain out your way Anne?

[Rebecca]

You are both welcome, I'm glad the Action Tin is helping you.

Rebecca

[Anne]

10¢ a foot!!!  ...holy moly!
I'll definitely keep my eyes open but haven't found that kind of price in Iowa yet. At Menards or another hardware store called Theison's, goes for 35¢ a foot.

Up here in my area it sells for  a $1.00 a meter, and even up to $1.25.  
*calculation - a meter is a little less than 39½"*, so better that I get it from the states.

How much is size #16 jack chain out your way Anne?

.58 (a foot)at my Canadian supplier, .41 at my US one, but they say they've just adjusted their prices on metals so likely less now, but those are crazy prices compared to what Lou Ann gets it for isn't it?  But I really appreciate this info, we'll go shopping before I go to my suppliers.

[nansea121]

My suppliers chain prices are still abit pricy compared to the local shops, so that's why I shop around first as well. If you're lucky enough to find a hardware store either moving or going out of business, you'll find some amazing deals that way to. I've been to 2 such places last year and I got the wildest collection of fasteners, chains, rings...you name it.

[Wayne]

Are the chains steel with plated finishes?

[nansea121]

Are the chains steel with plated finishes?

It's the regular #16 jack chain you generally find at a hardware shop. Some are coated, gold coloured, some made out of zinc, another says they're iridescent. There are other sizes available, but the #16 gauge (10 lbs) works well for small/medium sized panels. I use a heavier oval shaped chain (bronze coloured - ¾"x¼") that I got from Ed Hoy's for the larger panels.
The black chain is a #14 steel black polycoated and good for up to 16lbs.

So yes, some are plated.

[Glassic]

I've bought the Bulldog ird. in Walmart, 16g - 20ft for $4. I also like the brass clock chain for small items, I know black or copper might look better in the hand but at 10 paces its barely noticeable.
I scored today, told a guy to 'leave his droppings on the floor!' 
So, when he had finished relocating and rewiring the sat-tv I had a tidy heap of 12-16g copper wire! He also had a junk pile in his truck that he kindly unloaded on me! I'm not suggesting you go stalking electricians but never let an opportunity get past you.

[Anne]

I've bought the Bulldog ird. in Walmart, 16g - 20ft for $4. I also like the brass clock chain for small items, I know black or copper might look better in the hand but at 10 paces its barely noticeable.
I scored today, told a guy to 'leave his droppings on the floor!' 
So, when he had finished relocating and rewiring the sat-tv I had a tidy heap of 12-16g copper wire! He also had a junk pile in his truck that he kindly unloaded on me! I'm not suggesting you go stalking electricians but never let an opportunity get past you.

lol

[ct4mom]

Hey good idea I have to go to my son's house...see ya later...lol