Chain compressor tool
05-01-21, 12:55 AM
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Chain compressor tool
Need a tool to connect split chain together, i believe its called "chain press", but way too expensive for this simple design $15.
I have this chain breaker tool, can i convert it to use as chain compressor tool say if i put something that prevents pin from going trough the opening at the exit/opening end where the pin come out of the chain?
I have this chain breaker tool, can i convert it to use as chain compressor tool say if i put something that prevents pin from going trough the opening at the exit/opening end where the pin come out of the chain?
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05-01-21, 01:01 AM
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I used a washer to act as a spacer back when I used that type tool.
05-01-21, 08:25 AM
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If I read this correctly the question is how to not push the pin all the way out of the side plates. The classic method is to stop turning the tool's handle/pushing pin before the chain pin falls out. Sure this takes both thinking before the pin is fully out and looking at the pin's partially removed state then reusing the tool to continue the push a tad more. Once this technique is done it becomes obvious why many BICYCLE chain tools have no pin push limit device, because it's so easy to just check during the process. Andy
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And tools like the Park CT-2 chain pliers had an adjustable stroke that could accommodate a range of chain widths.
05-02-21, 10:26 AM
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Most chain tools also have more than one way to hold the chain. This allows one of the side plates to be supported as the pin is pushed through *just enough* to release the link, and when reassembling the link the other side plate is supported allowing the "tight link" to be released.
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Here are some images of my old CYCLO chain breaker... I've had this thing for 50 years.
Vintage "Cyclo" chain tool.
The "business end" of the tool.
This is the chain in position to be opened. With care, the pin remains in the side plate while providing clearance to remove the inner section. The side plate away from the tool's pin is supported.
This is the chain positioned to relieve the "tight link" after driving the pin to close the chain. The side plate away from the tool's pin is unsupported.
Vintage "Cyclo" chain tool.
The "business end" of the tool.
This is the chain in position to be opened. With care, the pin remains in the side plate while providing clearance to remove the inner section. The side plate away from the tool's pin is supported.
This is the chain positioned to relieve the "tight link" after driving the pin to close the chain. The side plate away from the tool's pin is unsupported.
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^^^ I've been waiting 40 years for my Cyclo tool to break so I can get a new one with a nice cushy handle but it just keeps working, dang it. Anyways excellent post on how to use a chain tool in the different grooves properly.
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05-02-21, 06:28 PM
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That chain press is for the master link on a motorcycle chain. I've seen guys on the trail replace a master link with a small socket and a rock, but the press is a lot easier. There's no need for a chain press with a bicycle chain.
05-04-21, 01:15 PM
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My question was more on how to connect the new chain permanently (without using quick link), but with pin that you need to press in. how can this be done without a chain press?
I don't want to use quick link because sometimes they fall off and i want to use this for coaster (brake) hub.
05-04-21, 01:34 PM
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You just push the pin in with the chain-break as others have explained above. Line it up with the pin on the tool and push it in. A chain press pushes two pins on one side of the master link into the plate on the other side. Lookup motorcycle master link and you'll see what I mean. By the way, track sprinters use quick links so I wouldn't be too concerned about their integrity on your coaster brake bike if you decide to go that route. All of my bike chains have quick links.
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