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Offline lazyassforge

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Unknown “shackle”
« on: February 05, 2019, 08:39:00 PM »
I have had two of these shackles for years. I have never really known what they are.
I have thought they might be handcuffs of some sort but they are only approximately
Two inches inside. I found one online but they said jail lock or chain link. I can’t wrap
My mind around that either!
Thanks, Bill D.
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Offline papadan

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Re: Unknown “shackle”
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2019, 03:20:26 AM »
Looks like it could be to connect leg irons for chain gang.
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Offline amecks

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Re: Unknown “shackle”
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2019, 03:28:21 PM »
Possibly to restrain a farm animal (goat,sheep?) while being sheered, milked or having some health related care.
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Offline lazyassforge

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Re: Unknown “shackle”
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2019, 09:18:50 PM »
Thanks for the ideas! We have had quite a few discussions about what they were for and have speculated about the same ideas mentioned. I’m just confused as to their purposes and really curious! Thanks again, Bill Davis
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Offline Chillylulu

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Re: Unknown “shackle”
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2019, 08:10:44 PM »
Looks like a pipe hanger.?.!

There are all kinds of them, many cast.

Chilly
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