[FTC]: Cutting Chain

[Bill_B]

You can also use a dremel to grind off the ends of the two posts. Just be sure to get the right pair, or you'll make the chain shorter than you wanted.

[Tim Delles]

If you have a press in your shop, along with a center punch that is your best bet. A bit safer than a hammer considering you use the amount of force you want rather than just hitting it. It really works just like a chain break if you do it right.

[ajlapp]

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[PAR_WIG1350]

I've used a bicycle chain breaker with a ground down pin before, rather difficult though.

[Dad1279]

Originally Posted by Bill_B

You can also use a dremel to grind off the ends of the two posts. Just be sure to get the right pair, or you'll make the chain shorter than you wanted.

+1. I prefer doing it this way over the standard chain-breaker tool.

[Andrew Remmers]

Originally Posted by Dad1279

+1. I prefer doing it this way over the standard chain-breaker tool.

If you did this wrong couldn't you severely weaken the chain?

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by Joyride_67_1902

If you did this wrong couldn't you severely weaken the chain?

yep, not to mention all the metal shavings in the chain itself. My biggest worry would be bending the chain during the grinding process. Bent chain doesn't work too well in my experience.