Chain Tools?

[Squish9]

I agree with all the above that the right tools do make life easier but also be careful with what you buy. I have owned a cheap breaker for about 10 years and it's such a pain to use that I just file the head off and smack them with a punch.

The buy once cry once idea might have some merit here. Maybe not NG7 money but a brand name one like tecomec could be a good idea

 

[el33t]

Used to be Italy, but now it’s China)

True, except that the most “professional” ones are still made in Italy. And those "basic" models they make in China are, like some grinders, described by them as the most imitated.

Tecomec (and Archer) does not have such a “2-in-1” looking model in the range. Their breaker/spinner combo has the designation CRM(H).

 

[hacskaroly]

True, except that the most “professional” ones are still made in Italy.

That EB2 looks real nice, not sure about the double punch, seems handy, but if you get one mis-aligned you risk damaging the other hitting hard metal of the link. I am used to using the Steel Chain Breaker style.

 

[mrxlh]

These were both spun on the Harbor Freight, the more uniform one is a single drop of cutting oil (tap magic) added to each rivet before spinning.

 

[Philbert]

The Oregon ‘DuraMax’, or ‘Heavy Duty’ spinner and breaker were intended for larger, heavier, harvester chain, as I understand.




I have seen them used in shops for ‘regular’ chain, where people liked the increased leverage, etc.

Again, made by Tecomec.

There were also a few electric rivet spinners, intended for shop use.

I tried the one identified as ‘CRM’, above (‘Chain Repair Master’). I thought that it would be a compact size, and a good option for field use.

It works, but there are many small parts to change and move around, during use, and possibly lose.

I like the basic, 2-piece set (‘Steel Chain Breaker’) above. I also have had good experience with the Bailey’s ‘Woodland PRO’ (also sold as ‘Carlton’) set.

I would not be opposed to a good quality, combined, spinner / breaker, such as the STIHL model, if I ran across one.

Philbert

 

[ammoaddict]

You might check out your local Harbor Freight, the spinner breaker combo works just fine, and they are discontinuing them with heavy discounts. The Oregon Anvils fit them just fine.

They are already gone in my area.

 

[Junk Meister]

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Would you mind linking me to that anvil, JM? I'm getting nothing back when I search for it...

OOPs, I Stated "Tacomec" I should have Wrote "OREGON". I just went to the BAY but you'll find it in many sites.

 

[old saw fixer]

I like my Stihl NG7. I mounted it to a piece of plywood, it works well and takes up no bench space when not in use.

 

[Bill G]

True, except that the most “professional” ones are still made in Italy. And those "basic" models they make in China are, like some grinders, described by them as the most imitated.

That is why I stick with my old US made ones.

 

[IffykidMn]

They are already gone in my area.

Someone years back gave me a set of Granberg Vise-Grips style which I never used until recently when someone gave me a bunch of new chains but all were too long 114DL for my usage 72-84DL I struggled with the Granberg and put them back in the drawer where they still sit.

I found the HF on clearance $30-35 and while I still struggled slightly having never used any system other than the Grandberg I had my money back making my first 2 chains and ended up making 20ish chains still another 10 to go plus whatever odds and ends I could piece together.

 

[Philbert]

I struggled with the Granberg and put them back in the drawer where they still sit.

There are a few ‘tricks’ for using the Granberg ‘Break-N-Mend’. The biggest is to drive out the rivets incrementally; tightening the adjusting screw each time.

Also, the instructions suggest reshaping and reusing the presets: I recommend using new ones each time.

I can make it work, but greatly prefer a dedicated spinner / breaker set.

Philbert

 

[mrxlh]

I have seen people break and mend chain with nothing more than a punch and ball peen hammer with satisfactory results. Inbred Jed was one that could make it look as good as it was spun on a $300 + setup, just saying.

 

[Al Smith]

I have both an Oregon spinner plus concave punchs I use for1/2" chain .The 1/2" isn't what most prople even own but I have old gear drives that use it .The old timers just used a small ballpeen hammer . Regarding presets,cutters
etc ,tie straps you can buy them in bulk.

 

[HandLogger]

So which brand/model is a good spinner/breaker set to look for? Which model have you had good luck with?

 

[Squareground3691]

So which brand/model is a good spinner/breaker set to look for? Which model have you had good luck with?

All comes down to how much you , basically, Oregon or Tecomec Pro are well spoken for , or if you want one tool on ur bench NG7 ,

 

[hacskaroly]

Oregon or Tecomec Pro are well spoken for

I have the Oregon setup, it is well worn, but still works really well. I like the separate breaker and spinner setup.

 

[HandLogger]

I have the Oregon setup, it is well worn, but still works really well. I like the separate breaker and spinner setup.

Would you mind giving me a bit more information about which model you use, Hacskaroly?

 

[hacskaroly]

Here are the pages from the Oregon On-Line Catalog.

 

[IffykidMn]

There are a few ‘tricks’ for using the Granberg ‘Break-N-Mend’. The biggest is to drive out the rivets incrementally; tightening the adjusting screw each time.

Also, the instructions suggest reshaping and reusing the presets: I recommend using new ones each time.

I can make it work, but greatly prefer a dedicated spinner / breaker set.

Philbert

You obviously have more patience than I do.

 

[Philbert]

Granberg Break-N-Mend Thread

The instructions help.

Thread 'Granburg break n mend tool'

Feb 2, 2017

Was wondering how well these chain tools work. Thers a couple for sail almost an hour away. Worth getting or not.

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• merc_man
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Good tool to have in the field, but not my first choice for shop use.

Philbert