milow369
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What size are the chain links? I have a disc basket but it is a single chains type and has a tendency to kick the disc out. I was thinking about adding a few more links.
Thanks!
Great job by the way!
are you asking how long the lengths of chain are or how long is each link.
assuming you are asking about the lengths - I will have to measure. I know that the inner lengths (9) are longer - I counted 20 links then cut #21 - plus the S hook at the top. The lengths hanging around the perimeter of the chain hanger (18) are 19 links long - cut at #20. I'll get back to you with measurements.
What I did was eyeball the model that I was using. the perimeter chains came about 1/3 into the basket. I cut about 4 and made a quick ring around the pole with romex wire. Once I was sure, I just cut them all, added S hooks and made the ring. The inner 9 were easy. I just let them hang 2" below and 2" above the base of the basket. Cut them all to length and made a bigger ring.
You might be able to do an easy fix if you cut them one or two links short - you could add a couple S hooks to each link at the top of the chains, crimp them down with pliers. You could even add one at the bottom to give yourself a little more length. You could also go with a slightly larger diameter ring (where the chains are connected around the pole.)
Good Luck