Non looped chain use.

[knotian]

I have been looking for a way to fasten one end of a chain to an object. Even if the end was fastened to itself in a tight loop would work. Has any one run into this situation and solution. Rope will not work in this mechanism.

I really don't want to use string to tie it.

Thanx,

Ed

[skppo]

You can use one tread link at the end which can be connected to other parts in many ways

[knotian]

Thanks skppo!

[Cumulonimbus]

Last time I have seen a chain being attached to another component was in the 8835 fork lift set. Although the chain is in a continuous loop, it attached to the fork carrier in this manner:

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[pagicence]

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Edited June 5, 2025 by pagicence

[knotian]

Also found that a tread link is a SNUG fit in a pin hole. Put several between a pair of 40 tooth gears and made spools.

[1963maniac]

Is SNUG an acronym for something?

[knotian]

1963maniac,

Sorry, I meant to indicate a very tight, forced fit bordering on an illegal connection

[ludov]

A 3L or longer plate also fits on a link. And 8862 uses two links to squeeze two connectors (which you can replace with something else of course, like beams); see page 10 of the instructions:

Edited August 4, 2018 by Ludo Visser

[Captainowie]

A small gear on a locked axle might also work.

Page 116 of Toranomaki (http://www.isogawastudio.co.jp/legostudio/toranomaki/en/) has some examples.