Granburg break n mend tool

[merc_man]

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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[wigglesworth]

I have one. Breaks real good. Sucks as a spinner though.

 

[Philbert]

I wanted one. Finally found one. Works, but not that impressed. Not anywhere as good as a standard spinner / breaker set. Not a good choice for regular / extended use.

But at that price it might be good to have as a 'field tool', assuming that you can sell the other one for $15 -$20.

Philbert

 

[merc_man]

Well a picked up those chain tools. Will have to stop by dealer and get some links and what everelse i need. I got a couple chains i could shorten to try them on.

Where do you guys get you linls and stuff?

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[Philbert]

Where do you guys get you linls and stuff?

I order Oregon/Carlton presets and tie straps from Bailey's, usually when I am placing another order.
I get STIHL parts from my local STIHL dealer. You can sometimes find chain parts on eBay, or other mail order places.

Bailey's also sells the small maintenance / repair parts for the Granberg:
http://www.baileysonline.com/Chains...placement-Punch-for-Hand-Operated-Breaker.axd
(They also have the anvils, etc. - call to be sure that you are ordering the correct parts)


User Instructions: http://www.baileysonline.com/PDF/granberg_46605_instructions.pdf


Philbert

 

[merc_man]

Thanks. I couldnt find a whole bunch of i for it. Tgat should help.

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[Philbert]

Granberg Video

Break-N-Mend starts around 5:51. Note: does not show the incremental method that several comments above indicate is important for using this tool successfully - might have tried to make it look simpler.

Philbert

 

[Derf]

My father had one, and while it wasn't in the best shape, i considered it more as an emergency tool, or as was stated a "field" tool.
The few times it was handy was when we hit a nail and wiped out a few cutters on the chain for the big bar. We didn't have a spare chain and we were away from home, but we were able to break the chain and put in a section from a spare smaller chain, but it was a lot of effort. You also need those tie straps handy for it to work. I've learned to carry spare chains when I'm out. If I were spinning my own loops regularly I'd invest in a proper breaker / spinner. If you have shop space and the right tools you'd be better off for that kind of regular work, IMO.

 

[brushwacker]

If your near a grinder , I find they do and hold up better if u grind the rivets before using the punch on them. Having your work lined up precisely makes a big difference on how well they work also. They are just not a heavy duty tool IMO so they perform & last much better if u don't push them hard.

 

[merc_man]

Was playing with a chain thats too long and was gonna try shortening it. I can get this dam tool to break the chain. Its a 3/8LP. Is this too small of a chain for it?
I tried pitting tje punch on rivet and bringing the other part tight as i could to the rivet. It al ways seems to move and kick sideways and try pushing rivet crocked. The low pro chain dont have much area to stable it.
Any ideas?

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[Philbert]

Key with the Break-N-Mend tool is to squeeze the rivets incrementally:
- set the tension loosely, squeeze;
- do the other rivet;
- tighten the tension a bit more, squeeze one rivet, then the other;
- keep going till they pop.

It will work on 3/8 low profile chain, but the chain components are so small / thin that they often bend even when using a full-sized, bench top breaker.

Philbert

 

[merc_man]

Well was try again to break a chain and no luck. Just cant seem to center the punch part. I adjust the lower jaws around the rivet and cant get tje pumch to li e up in middle of rivet on either of the two tools.

But on the other hand the one seems to spin really well but the other not so good. Clamp it up in spinner part ( not overly tight) and it just squeeks and feels real tight. I even put some greese on it too.


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