Got the two end pieces solder to the copper rod and started constructing the chain. This is an exercise in hand -eye co-ordination as you need to know exactly how much to use your brass rod to expand the links in order to fit the next link between. Having the rod sharpened, polished and with a slight hook on the end facilitates the process greatly. Attention to applying the same amount of tension to each and every link helps in getting a consistent result.
I found that approximately 14 links will produce about a half inch of chain. Up to 4 1/4 inches, hours to go.
Forming the loops prior to assembly helps a lot as well. Compressing one end to help slide between the prior loop assists in ease of assembly, otherwise you end up spending too much time trying to wiggle one link between the next. Getting into a rhythmic pattern of production is essential or you could spend way too much time on this project. Fussy, OCD work.
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