pic: Ultimate chain tool project

[Steven Smith]

I've actually never been able to get the Dark Sould hardstop to act like one. I always have to get it most of the way, pull the chain out, try and tug the chain apart, and remove a pin a bit at a time to get it perfect. What #25 chain are you using / where are you getting it?

Busted... my comments with our DarkSoul was based on how I assumed it would work... had someone not busted the pocket out the same way as yours. We mainly use the VexPro chain (not that it is particularly different, but it is the source). I go until it is close and just visually align the pin to the back of where the pocket used to be. It's repeatable enough to go fairly quickly, and I assumed with a back wall and paying attention to the torque, it would work better (as intended).

Back to the OP though, really just encourage you to make some chips and let us know. Making a chain breaker is on my list somewhere behind too many other projects, but it's on the top third of the list for sure. If you can come out with something that works, I'm sure there will be a few interested people.