True. Better is to just get a quick link (re-usable link) and skip the tool. KMC Missing Link 9R | For Shimano, SRAM, Campy (kmcchain.us) Sold in bike shops or on the net. Shop around for best price if that matters. Make sure the Campy nutters (most don't fit into the nutters category BTW) don't see you're using a Taiwanese chain link or you will be shunned.