Abstract: An improved link-making machine is described which comprises a frame and a mandrel mounted on the frame outwardly directed from the frame and arranged to receive the wire thereon. Means to form the wire are located adjacent the wire and disposed to receive the wire and to direct the wire around the mandrel to form a plurality of loops thereon, the outermost of which is positioned toward one end of the mandrel and characterized by an open eccentric end portion. Means to provide wire are adapted to the frame and positioned to direct the wire upon the means to form the wire and includes a power source and means to move the wire connected to the power source and activated by the power source to move the wire from a first position to a second position closer to the means to form, the distance between the two positions substantially corresponding to that length of wire required for one link.