Easy shackles (or just chain) from PVC
I had replied to another tut in this section regarding pipe insulation used to make easy chains, and mentioned how I used PVC pipe instead. Jaybo asked for photos, so I figgered I may as well just post a tut of my own.
Here goes.... (this is REALLY easy!)
I used my miter saw to cut 1" pvc pipe into thin slices, approx. 1/4 inch thick (you can do it easily enough with a simple hacksaw, but it's rather time-consuming). Then I spray-painted the pvc rings black and put a cut in each one using wire cutters. Link them together and you've got a quick, easy, realistic, durable chain. Cut one of the links in half with the wire cutters and glue each half-ring onto opposing sides of a wide slice of 4" pvc, connect your chains to those and now you've got a great-looking shackle.
After the shackles/chains are all painted flat black, just grab a rag & dip it lightly into brown paint. Blot off the excess, and then gently dab the rag all over the shackles/chains for a slightly rusted look.
Yer Done....
"Clap 'em in irons!!"
Hint: if you have to get the shackle(s) onto something, but the object is too big on both ends to just slide your shackle on, then use a hacksaw to cut across the 4" pvc. A quick shot of spray paint will cover the cut nicely, and now you can open the wrist/leg shackle to put it on the object.
I've made 6 shackles in about 1 hour (not including paint drying time).
The 1st pic below shows a few different shackles, some with 2 chains attached, some with only one.
The 2nd pic shows a me holding open a shackle with the cut in it to allow it to be placed on a desired object easily (in my case, it'll be a severed foot).
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