Linkfix Pliers
07-24-21, 11:08 AM
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Linkfix Pliers
Hey Everybody, found these yesterday at an estate sale and could find out very little about them online. I understand their usefulness for squeezing master links together, but I’m sure someone here could enlighten me on their other uses. Some of them listed for sale mention tire repair, but I can’t imagine you’d want to get these near a tire. But what do I know? Thanks for any info!
07-24-21, 11:12 AM
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For repairing tire chains in snow country.
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Indestro No. 3411
I can't remember where I got these, nor how many times I've been glad I did, they are so often the best tool for the job; and cheap, and still available on that auction website.
Wide open they are just right for squeezing removable links.
Wide open they are just right for squeezing removable links.
07-25-21, 01:58 PM
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The venerable ignition pliers from the days of mechanical points distributors. Can't say I ever really used them for that but they can do a lot of other work, very handy when you need them. 
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07-26-21, 08:47 AM
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I also have a Channelock version of the thin ignition pliers, and surprised how often I need them to snap the "no tools needed" master links that never seem to work without mechanical help. Maybe I just don't have the hand strength the average bike mechanic is expected to have.
