Repairing a Logging Chain, Welding a Link

I needed to join 2 parts of a logging chain.
Cut a link, Heat it and open it, Connect chains, Weld it closed.
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[@jshelledy1]

You sir, are a good brother in law. Broke my heaviest chain today with a tree and an 886 IH. Thanks for the post.

[@GaryForgingOn]

This was nothing for what all my brother-in-laws have done to help me. They are the farmers and I am glad to help weld stuff up for them when they need it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Did you get your chain welded back together? That must have been a good size tree.

[@GWIRailroad]

Back to work, ready to drag more logs!! I have several trees I need to drag out of the forest after our storms. Sure make it a lot easier to cut up. Nice job Gary. Wayne

[@GaryForgingOn]

Thank you Wayne.. I have a some trees to cut this winter as well to put up a cross fence. I just need to make the time to get up there and get to work.

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That’s awesome! I would have loved to see those bands back then. Thanks for checking out my channel. I haven’t posted much since I don’t film that much anymore. I got tired of just watching my phone most concerts. I did a first light of my forge last night and I plan to do more tomorrow as I didn’t want to wake my neighbors at 10:00 at night. I’ll be in touch with you on Instagram. I think I saw your account on there. Thanks for showing your shop and everything else.

[@16nowhereman]

I think my eye sight changed after this video.

[@GaryForgingOn]

I hope not. :) Sometimes it is tough to video these fixes. Thanks for watching.

[@GaryForgingOn]

I cannot remember the exact amp setting. I was using 3/32 7018 rods. I was using my Lincoln 210 mp. I usually just dial in the thickness on that machine and go with it. On my old portable welder I run anywhere from 90 to 110 depending on the material thickness. I know the rod I used because I have a ton of those and use them for everything. Those or 6011. But my guess would be around 80 - 90 amps. I was not concerned over the temper or heat treating in this situation because it would not be used for extreme pulling. This is just a farm use chain they wanted me to join together. If it was a grade 70 or above or used for chaining down heavy equipment then I might have checked into other methods. I have also repaired chains with various repair links in some situations too. But those were for my personal use.

[@davejensen8882]

I have a couple chains I need to do that to. Would a torch we acceptable for welding? I do have a Lincoln Idealarc 250 AC/DC I could use but thinking a torch might be easier.

[@GaryForgingOn]

I guess to me it would depend on what it will be used for. If lifting or pulling heavy objects I would feel safer using the arc welder. If it will not be used for anything real heavy the torch welding would be fine. Torch welding with steel rods can be strong but I don't think it gets the penetration like arc welding. But that is just my thoughts. I hope that helps. Thank you

[@JustAnotherGuyInTheComments]

Sweet video. What kind of rod were you using? What settings?

[@GaryForgingOn]

I used a 5/32 7018. I have a bunch of those left over. They have been exposed to the atmosphere too long but they are fine for most of the stuff I do around the shop. I have some sealed up 7018s in case I need them. I keep 7018 and 6011 rods and 35 wire for my MIG in my shop. I need to pick up some more rods some time but I have not needed anything for a while. I cannot remember the setting right now that I used back then. I think I just set my settings for stick, 7018 and around 1/4 " on my Lincoln 210mp. On my portable machine, I usually set it a little hot for the 5/32 7018s. Usually I run either 100 or 110 amp but if I was doing this on that machine I would have tried 90 to 100 and see how it welded. That automatic interface on the 210mp is spoiling me. ;) Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@jimdalton8724]

What was the amp setting for that and the rod size? Were you concerned about losing temper in that link?

[@GaryForgingOn]

I will try this again. Crazy youtube. I replied back a detailed message and I just saw that it never went through. Sorry about that. Basically I said I was using a 3/32 7018 rod. I have a box of those and 6011s that I use all the time. When I run my portable welder with those rods I run them anywhere from 90 to 110. But I was welding this with my Lincoln 210 MP. It has a dial to set the thickness and I cannot remember what amps it set it at. As for the temper. This was for my inlaws to use on their farm. If it was a high grade chain used for holding down heavy equipment or something I would have looked into all the possibilities. I have also used a few different "repair links" on some of my personal chains. But I am not stressing the chain for my own work.

[@jimdalton8724]

@@GaryForgingOn Thanks for the reply, I appreciate the info. Really helpful.