Trying to find out how old this chain is and what was it used for 
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desertexplorer
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They’re pre 1920’s lock washers. Early lock washers were thicker and more donut like. Someone has locked them together. Turn them 90° to each other and they should come apart.
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I don't think it's a chain either.
I can't think of any reason to have a link with such a large cross-sectional diameter, and then not be fully welded at the ends.
Like they say: A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
I agree with the other posters that these are most likely just large lock washers.
And not stainless or galvanized either. (Intended to be painted, or used indoors / out of the elements.)
I can't think of any reason to have a link with such a large cross-sectional diameter, and then not be fully welded at the ends.
Like they say: A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
I agree with the other posters that these are most likely just large lock washers.
And not stainless or galvanized either. (Intended to be painted, or used indoors / out of the elements.)
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Interesting items whatever they turn out to be! Thanks for posting!
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washers
give away would be that they are off set, not flat
offset so they lock the bolt when compressed
brady
give away would be that they are off set, not flat
offset so they lock the bolt when compressed
brady
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They were also a puzzle of sorts. You have to line them up just so to separate them.
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