Tow Chain, How'd I do?

[Katahdin]

This was at the local 'Surplus and Salvage' place. Their jingle is "I Shoulda' Bought it When I Saw It!." Mainers will know what I'm talking about.

I got the last 29 feet in the barrel for $1.59 per foot.

 

[phil2968]

Dot rated chain? looks like 3/8? Now you need some hooks! Good score.

 

[Katahdin]

Its 1/2" Grade 70 Chain.

 

[phil2968]

Cool, even better!

 

[auron]

"At marvins" .... gah now its stuck in my head now
Nice chain btw

 

[FormerNewMVGuy]

This was at the local 'Surplus and Salvage' place. Their jingle is "I Shoulda' Bought it When I Saw It!." Mainers will know what I'm talking about.

I got the last 29 feet in the barrel for $1.59 per foot.

I'm guessing Mardens?

 

[Recovry4x4]

Do they make you complete a theft report when they collect their pittance of cash at the register? That's just felonious.

 

[Katahdin]

Yep, Mardens! The same stores our current state governor managed before taking office. Its kind of like a "Big Lots" store, there's lots of chinese junk, etc. but sometimes you can get lucky if they've salvaged inventory from a closed business. These chains were made in the Good ol' USA. While there tonight I also picked up a 50 foot 3/8" glad-hand/tire inflation set for $19. Good stuff!

 

[Katahdin]

Do they make you complete a theft report when they collect their pittance of cash at the register? That's just felonious.

The only thing they asked me at the register was if I wanted to donate $1.00 to the Muscular Distrophy Association....to which I gladly said YES!!!

 

[dblcamaros]

Be careful with any of those Chinese chains. They can be very dangerous. They break rather easily! Beware. My friend was almost seriously hurt by one while lifting a motor.........the welds are sketchy at best.

 

[John S-B]

Be careful with any of those Chinese chains. They can be very dangerous. They break rather easily! Beware. My friend was almost seriously hurt by one while lifting a motor.........the welds are sketchy at best.

It says "Made in USA" on the container. DOUBLE WIN!!

But good reminder to look for the where it's made tag, I try to buy "Made In The USA" whenever I can. The politicians aren't going to fix that problem, it's up to US.

 

[Katahdin]

Yup, not Chinese, made by these guys in the USA: Chain, Chains, Chain Manufacturer, Chain Manufacturers | Peerless Industrial Group

Looks like this particular chain normally goes for $5-$6 a foot in bulk, it must be good stuff!

 

[Flyingvan911]

Nice find. That's a great price!

 

[swbradley1]

Some people are tow bar wh0res, I happen to be that way with chains. I love getting chains. I picked up two 3/4inch chokers at the GA Rally last year and wish I had picked up the 80 or so foot 3/4 as well.

That is a good deal and a nice looking chain.

 

[M35A2-AZ]

That is a good price. We have a freightliner place here that has grade 70 chain with hooks for $29.50.