Taking links of a chain

[dransy]

Hi is there any other way to take links of a chain without using a grinder?

cheers, marc
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[Mr.Everready]

The head of the rivet needs to come off some way and a grinder is the best/easiest option I'd say. You can get a cheap one for £10.
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[dransy]

I know you can get cheap ones but im out of work lol . Just woundered if there was any other way cheers mate.

Ill have to get a mate a to come down with there grinder by the looks of it
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[0ddball]

Please don't say you're trying to take links out of a chain that has stretched too much.

[dave1rs]

[Kickstart]

Hi

If a chain is knackered then taking a link out is a bad idea. However it is entirely possible to have a chain that has stretched too much to be used but can still safely be shortened (eg, gone down a couple of teeth on the sprockets to start with and the chain will almost be out of adjustment before you start).

All the best

Keith
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