Originally Posted by
FBinNY
Since I no longer close chains (use connector links 100% of the time), I made my own easy on the hands chain tool.
I took an old pair of crappy pump pliers (Channellock copy). Drilled a hole through one jaw close to the pivot and partly through the opposite jaw. I then forced a bearing ball into the shallow hole, so it sticks out a bit.
I cut chains by suing the ball to crack both pins in the outer plate, forcing the pins sub-flush with a single squeeze. Then the rest of the link comes off the opposite side. Been using it for years. It's fast, easy, and no pins to break.
I'm having trouble picturing this. Any chance for a picture?