I have attached a picture as per Berkeman's suggestion. The weight could be as much as 10 lbs. I'm hoping a single link on a chain has that much strength, otherwise I use a more robust chain.
Baluncore,
I have thought of just that. However, if I'm understanding you properly, the problem is...
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