DIY Tire chains

   / DIY Tire chains #12  
I did not wire them, just tighten with a wrench. Locktite might help if you are concerned. Also, check out "lap links". A little more permanent although I am not sure if they are as strong. If you are using 5/16 chain try using 3/8 lap links...?
 
   / DIY Tire chains #13  
I've never had a lap link fail on a straight pull so I think they would do nicely. If anyone wanted to make them permanent, they would be a snap to braze.
 
   / DIY Tire chains #14  
Agreed!

BTW, sorry for missing your latest post when I posted (above). My internet was messed up and I did not see your latest post for some reason. Probably that "you recently joined TBN, please review your tractor" email that took out the internet.:laughing:

I have made chains by brazing before; with lap links I would think a button of weld from a stick or wire feed might be better? (if necessary at all)
 
   / DIY Tire chains #15  
I just got my second notice to review my tractor. I don't know why I balk at it, I just do.
 
   / DIY Tire chains #16  
I have made chains and used regular chain on the side and #50 roller for the cross chain. I just ask farmer friend and he had lots of old chain for free.:)
I just welded it and it bit's very good
HB
 
   / DIY Tire chains #17  
MWB that's a brilliant idea for chains. I've been avoiding cutting up my old tractor chains in case I ever want a set that big again, so I think I'm going to use your idea.
around here those lap links are called "cold shuts"
 
   / DIY Tire chains #18  
MWB that's a brilliant idea for chains. I've been avoiding cutting up my old tractor chains in case I ever want a set that big again, so I think I'm going to use your idea.
around here those lap links are called "cold shuts"

I think lap links and cold shuts are two different things as shown in the attached pictures.
 

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   / DIY Tire chains #19  
my bad. must be using the term generically ; )
 
   / DIY Tire chains #20  
I just measured my rear tires and computed the chain and links to make a set with 22 cross chains on each tire (which is about two per foot), figuring slightly long for safety. If I didn't screw up the figures, with the 5/16" chain and lap link prices from that Ace Hardware site I linked above, it comes to just under $200.

I'm guessing I can modify some small truck chains to do the fronts. I feel the fronts are necessary for good steering.
 

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