#35 Chain Break Recommendation

[Dad1279]

I like to grind the pins with a dremel or grinder, and the link comes right off.

[topgun]

Originally Posted by Dad1279

I like to grind the pins with a dremel or grinder, and the link comes right off.

I assume you are using a connecting link to provide the connection then since the pin is destroyed. Connecting links are weak points and breaking points. In our previous years we have broken chains at connection links. Last year we used a homemade breaker similar to the one in the posted link and pressed the pin back in. We never broke a chain. And you can't even find where the pin was pressed back in. We won't be going back to using connections links.

[MichaelBick]

Originally Posted by Dad1279

I like to grind the pins with a dremel or grinder, and the link comes right off.

We did this last year when we couldn't find our chain breaker. It works reasonably well, but the chain breaker is far superior.

[mrlg220]

We are using an XLC chain breaker, and it has served us well. It's affordable and durable (only about ten bucks) http://www.xlc-parts.com/produkte_de...4539,9358.html

For most chain tools you'll need a vice to clamp it because you need so much leverage.

Also Whatever you do don't buy the Bell one from walmart. It's cheap powdered steel that will snap quickly.