MOUNTING FIXTURE CHAIN \u200b\u200b
We have seen repeatedly that the tools that enable or facilitate a particular job are not always expensive, sophisticated and difficult to have ... Today we will see a typical case of a "tool" (It's so simple, I do not know if you call well in this fixture) that will greatly facilitate the assembly of the bike chain.
is appropriate to proceed regularly and particularly after a certain mileage to measure in order to check for wear and replace if necessary. For that matter, we can give it a thorough cleaning.
When I published the post on the chain and its replacement, I spoke of a tool, a sort of wire hook, which is responsible for keeping together the final links in order to only have to deal with putting the chain tool pin to re-unite.
This accessory is relatively easy to do. In fact, it could take many forms.
I'll explain the method I use if I want to do so.
Of course, you must seek for a strong wire with a view to the same tension on the string you do not open it.
I have understood that for this purpose, radios often use discarded bicycle wheels. ;
Since I had no radio ... no hand loose, I used the wire.
course, depending on the thickness, stiffness and length you do them, will behave in a completely different, so I recommend making a couple of tests and you to stay with you get better.
This product should yield slightly under the weight of the chain, but just enough so that we can make some correction. The rim, which we in the center helps to make it more elastic, less deformed after use and also serves as a handle.
In my case, I had a great ... but as he had on the bike loose in the bag I always carry on the rear carrier, has ended up lost and I have to do another.
Hence advantage to construct and explain the procedure.
If you choose a soft wire, you can shape it easily by hand or with pliers ... but possibly also deform as easily when you get in the chain ... So here's how to shape a stiff wire and strong.
I have begun to straighten wire with screw table.
then we'll make the loops at the ends:
Volume one hammer and screw table, with the jaws slightly opened and put the area to turn on the jaws and I hitting the finer side of the hammer in the center of the hole, gently, while I move the wire to release the smooth curve .
We measure and mark the center wire. With the same procedure used for the ends, we will beat with wire-load while we moving.
Once the fold is started and see which is more or less symmetrical, we can use a tube of iron or copper. In my case, I had a motorcycle shaft and fixed to the workbench.
Catching the wire at the ends, end to surround the shaft until it has a shape that suits us.
And, finally giving way, we again use the screw table and hammer to make the arched arms.
This form will even give up a little, the side hooks are not easily shed by the end of the chain.
Give a final check with a file to the ends of the wire, if we carry this accessory in your backpack, not tear us plan a raincoat or the same pack with a sharp barb.
If you see that the hooks are too big and hard to put it and remove the chain, simply cut it with bolt cutters, a hacksaw or file.
To use it, would suffice as I said before, insert the hook contraption near the ends of the chain, thus eliminates stress on the links we have to unite. Would only place the chain tool and re-insert the pin to leave the closed chain and ready for use.
To use it, would suffice as I said before, insert the hook contraption near the ends of the chain, thus eliminates stress on the links we have to unite. Would only place the chain tool and re-insert the pin to leave the closed chain and ready for use.
A simple accessory, but ye shall certainly at fault when you go to disassemble your bike chain Be ready and be at one on hand before opening the chain!
Links With quick-crazy or we can make the process of opening and closing the chain without using chain tool ... But this is already the subject of another post not miss it!
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