Chain fixing tool
 

I have been finding out some work in my spare time, so decided to make a chain fixing tool. In the past while removing chain links with punch & hammer, many chain links permenantly bent attempting removal of fit press pins. Got some idea from park tools & finally managed to make one tool to fix all types of chain. tried out on Shimano HG-53 chain & on one of old Raleigh chain with 1" pitch. Working perfect. The handle belongs to old broken DEWALT grinder. Rest of the stuff ofcourse from junk yard.
My best friend Mohan helped me doing all this. Here's the picture.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=270994

Very nice, although it might have been cheaper to buy a chain tool once you factor in the time you spent on it, you've now got one that's unique! I think it also looks kind of cool, but that's just me...

My only criticism is that it might be a bit hard to keep the chain link centred in the tool, since it hasn't got the baffle plates like most commercial chain tools do, but the chain tool on my multi-tool doesn't have them either, and with a bit of careful use, that's worked fine for me whenever I've needed it.

Looks nice, but seems like a lot of work for a tool you could buy for ~$20 or less.

Wheel reinvented

Try sram chains with a quick link.

Good job! I'm a big fan of homemade tools myself and yours is the first homemade chain breaker that I have seen.:thumb:

... but, you cannot loosen a tight link with it ..

Most of the tight links I've encountered could be loosened up by flexing them sideways fairly hard, although that's probably not best practise.