How do you separate chain links?

Grip the opposite side of the link with a second pair of pliers in your other hand. Pull your dominant hand towards you and your other hand away from you until the link opens. Moving the two sides of the link in this direction will maintain the shape of the link so it doesn't become distorted.

How do you remove a chain without a master link?

If you have a standard chain with no master link: Seat the chain in the chain tool, with the pin of the chain tool aligned with a pin in the chain. Turn the handle of the chain tool until you push the pin out far enough that you can break the chain.

How do you break a chain without a bolt cutter?

If you don't have bolt cutters, use a hacksaw, angle grinder, or reciprocating saw instead. Secure the chain in a clamp or vise, then saw through 1 link. Keep sawing until both sides of the link are cut in two.

How do you break a chain with your hands?

With gloves on, grasp one end of the chain in each hand. The end should be near the pinky side of the palm. With the chain held in place with the finger tips, wrap the chain around the back of the hand and up the palm again over-lapping the end so it does not slip under tension. Repeat this as many times as desired.

How do you separate chain jewelry?

Sometimes, jewellery instructions call for you to cut a length of chain. It's a simple thing to do: all you need is a pair of wire/side/flush cutters to cut through the link. If you're working with a soldered chain like this one, cutting them is the only way you can separate the chain links.

Removing Links From Two Types of Roller Chains

What tool will cut a chain link?

Use bolt cutters to snip through the links if you want to remove, replace, or shorten a section of the chain link. Use a reciprocating saw to cut the posts or rails if you want to shorten, remove, or replace them.

Can you break a chain without a tool?

In order to shorten the link without a chain tool, you need an alternative tool like a hammer, pliers or thin nail. They will assist you in pushing the pin easily. You can position the chain over a socket, and hit it with a hammer. Then, you can now pass the bolt all throughout the open holes.

Can you reuse quick links?

The quick link is designed for use with 11-speed chains and is, according to Shimano, not reusable. Quick links are dead easy to install.

Can you remove links from a gold chain?

If the links are unsoldered, you can remove these links on your own without recruiting the assistance of a skilled jeweler. Examine the links in the chain closely. Look for the small seam on the link(s) you wish to remove.

How do you disassemble a bike chain without a tool?

Position the bike chain so that it is bridged across two solid supports such as blocks of wood or two wrenches. Take a punch tool and place it over one of the rivets in the chain. Use a hammer to push the rivet out and separate the chain to remove it.

Do all bicycle chains have a master link?

Not all bikes have these links. They are most likely to be found on BMX bikes, single speed bikes or three-speed town bikes with internal gears. The more sprockets a bicycle has on its rear cassette, the narrower the chain must be and therefore the less room there is for this extra-wide master link.