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yard setup Cold shut (1/2 or 3/8?)

Discussion in 'Dog Discussion' started by eneas, Jul 21, 2012.

  1. eneas

    eneas Banned

    do you think works better for yard setup cold shut 3/8 or cold shut 1/2?
     
    eneas, Jul 21, 2012
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  2. swiftersweeper

    swiftersweeper Big Dog

    use the one closest to the chain specs.
     
    swiftersweeper, Jul 21, 2012
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  3. slim12

    slim12 Super Moderator Staff Member

    match it to the chain being used...
     
    slim12, Jul 22, 2012
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  4. eneas

    eneas Banned

    i cant match it to the chain till i have buy it...im buying online...at my hardware store is not available.... i use 5/16 swivels and 3/8 and want to know what would be the correct size...
     
    eneas, Jul 22, 2012
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  5. bgblok68

    bgblok68 CH Dog

    If you use the search box there's a thread on here about proper chain/yard setups.
     
    bgblok68, Jul 22, 2012
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  6. eneas

    eneas Banned

    I know that but no one talks about size
     
    eneas, Jul 22, 2012
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  7. bgblok68

    bgblok68 CH Dog

    You didnt look very damn hard then. Here's a clue......chain set up,page 2
     
    bgblok68, Jul 22, 2012
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  8. eneas

    eneas Banned

    They talk size of the axle , not the collar cold shut
     
    eneas, Jul 23, 2012
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  9. bgblok68

    bgblok68 CH Dog

    "You should buy grade 43-70 transport chain for starters 1/4" will do. And buy 3/8" cold-shuts to make your connections." Here ya go.
     
    bgblok68, Jul 23, 2012
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  10. JTC

    JTC Big Dog

    all chain is manufactured to a specification, and all of the information is readily available. just for educational purposes so people that read this will understand how to find the information, here is a brief explanation.

    Gr 70 Chain Specs

    google is a great source to find out information yourself without having to ask on a message board and wait for an answer

    per the link above if you were going to buy 1/4 inch grade 70 transport chain, which i would recommend, you would have a width on .46 inches, 3/8 is .375, so that would be what you would want to use. you wouldnt want to match up that grade of chain with a 1/4 inch cold shut because it is a softer metal and would wear out way before the chain.
     
    JTC, Jul 23, 2012
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