How do you take apart a bike chain without the tool?

How do you take off a bike chain without pliers?

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. This method can also be used to shorten a new chain if necessary.

How do you take off a bike 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 change a chain without a chain tool?

Here’s how to go about it:

1. Put the chain across two wood blocks or any other solid supports to form a bridge-like pattern.
2. Take the punching tool and put it on one of the chain’s rivets.
3. Then take a hammer and use it to push out the rivet.
4. That’ll separate your chain to allow you to remove it easily.

How do you break a chain without a bolt cutter?

If you don’t have bolt cutters or you have a hardened metal chain that bolt cutters won’t cut through, you can use a saw instead. There are a wide variety of saws that will effectively cut through a chain.
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Pick a saw to use.

1. Hacksaw.
2. Metal grinder, such as an angle grinder.
3. Reciprocating saw.
4. Coping saw.

How do you shorten a chain without a master link?

Shortening the chain

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.