pic: Ultimate chain tool project

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Originally Posted by Bryce2471

1. Because we have some 7075 to use, and who else can say they have a custom chain tool cut from aerospace grade aluminum?
2.Because, as stated in the description, this tool can be used to build chain (put the pin back in) if the pin is removed.
3. Thanks for the suggestion, I might look into that, but we have the all-thread and hardening compound on hand, so we'll probably start with that.
4. Good point. The handle is home made, so we could easily put a longer peace of rod in.

I believe they meant sizing the pocket such that you can only press the pin out enough to have a little bit left over. That way, you never push the pin out all the way and subsequently be unable to push it back in, which is the most common failure that people seem to have with these.
Also, for rebuilding, I know that the Dark Soul tool has a very wide mandrel for pushing the pins back in. Have you thought about incorporating that rather than relying on the same pin to reassemble?