Chain tool

I've never bothered with a chain tool, preferring to use an angle grinder to cut the old chain and then spread the link using a ball pein hammer and a lump hammer as an anvil. I used to have a cheap chain tool that broke while I was using it smacking my thumb so hard I could swear I'd bust a bone or something.

Anyway, I bought a motion pro chain tool to change my chain this weekend and it's a fantastic bit of kit and made the job so much easier. I still grind off the spread ends of the pins but other than that I use the tools to push out the pins and fit the new link.

Just thought I'd mention it if anyone needs one. Worth getting if you wanted a tool to last for more than one chain.

Cheers,

Mark

 

Good to know. Last time I changed a chain (which was quite a few years) ago I used a sealey chain tool which broke. I ended up using a ball pein hammer in the end. I reckon my chain is due for renewal in the next year, so it’s good to have a recommendation.

 

I’ve got two depending on what chain I’m fitting, if it’s a solid pin I use the whale tool and if it’s hollow pin I’ve got the did kr500 tool, taking chains off it’s a slitting disc.

 

Agree, I do go for DID chains for the hollow link, rather than Tsubaki etc due to the solid link, rather impressed with the cheapo ognibene chain tool, really hard to screw it up

 

Used the same KM500 chain tool for over 25 years, still on the original pin, must have done 40-50 chains the amount of times cheapskate mates have borrowed it, bulletproof piece of kit.

But Mark you just give me an idea for next the next time someone asks about chain splitting....angle grinder and 2 fuck off hammers.....quality, no more lendy the KM500

 

Works a treat until you run out of thumbs.

 

I think all of them advise to grind the heads off the link first before pushing out, but what I would like to know is what motion pro did you get?
Just googled them and there are a few

 

I do like the look of the DID because it supports from both sides so must make it harder to bend

 

Ah, sorry. This is the one I bought https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0050HJNW4/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Im in the throws of changing my chain. I use a dremmel drill, to remove the overlap. I have the correct seally VS779 chain breaker. But im struggling to push the link plate on. I spent 1hr trying, and gave up. Im now contemplating skimming the pins or holes down. Next option is take it to a garage, which is frustrating to show my inadequacy. Any advice.

 

Are you using a new link or reusing the old one?

 

There’s you tube videos on how to use it.

 

I bought a new link, and checked the chain markings, before I purchased. Im actually so frustrated im going to install my new 3D chain, that I have spare. I checked the YouTube videos, it states it should initially press on the pins before you need to press with the tool. It keeps falling off. Ive change a chain before with ease.

 

Weird. Sorry, can't really help. However, if you have the tools and know what you're doing it might suggest that there's an issue with the chain. Good luck.

 

You need to check the link you have bought, a did 530 link is different to a tsubaki or renthal etc.

 

Thats a reasonable shout. I assumed I ordered the correct link. But it could easily be non compatible. Its normally the simple solution. It gives me hope.

 

Checking it is mainly that the pin isn’t to small for the chain you have, they are different sizes between brands as I found out, the link I bought wouldn’t go through my chain but luckily my local shop stocks different links, whichever brand link you have bought should press onto itself, sometimes it just takes a little time to get everything lined up correctly as I’ve found out and is a sticky messy job.

 

Just to add, in the past if I’ve had an awkward side plate I’ve used some mole grips to just start it on the pin before I’ve used the chain tool.

 

Nice 1. Ill be checking tomorrow.

 

Bolt cutters for removing an old chain. Takes about 30 seconds and no mess.