Originally Posted by
OneTinSloth
i use a 15 year old CT-3 for all types of chains, including 10-speed on a daily basis on hundreds of chains per month with no problems whatsoever. don't believe the hype about 10 speed specific tools. in fact, the only chain tool i've ever had problems with has been the pedro's one. the (NON-REPLACABLE unless you buy the whole handle) pin bends a tiny bit, and then every shimano pin breaks when you start to push it through, the chain holder part of it breaks off...it's a BS tool. i like a lot of the other pedro's tools, but not the chain tool.
Sounds like you are very practiced. Are you able to use the CT-3 on the new hollow pin chains and do you use the special pin or can you simple reuse the old hollow pin?
I have problems putting the old solid 10 spd links back in with the spacing on my conventionial chain tool and get a proper fit without using an old link for backing. If you have a secret let me know.