Bought one of these:

Pedros Pro Chain Tool 2.0

and one of these:

Gusset Bling Slink Half-Link BMX Chain (1/8")

I kind of assumed a 'pro' chain tool would do all types of chains, but I've just gone to use it and it appears not?

Have I bought the wrong tool for the job? 🙁

you need a half link chain tool

You spent the best part of £30 on a chain tool?????????

I had the same problem – the link pin is too long on the slink chain. I ended up pushing it most of the way through with some mole grips and a right pain it was too.

could shorten it ok with a Park tool chain tool, though.

thomthumb – Member

you need a half link chain tool

No you don't, but you do need a tool that will take both 3/32" and 1/8" chains. That tool will only doo 3.32" by the look of it.

why does it not work?

though Park do an 1/8th specific tool CT-7

If that does not work, I presume the links are to small you could probably fashion a bodge piece of mild steel replacing the bit that holds the chain as they can be unbolted if you understand.

why does it not work?

The chain doesn't 'slot' into the holder properly, I guess 'cos it's too thick? There's no way to adjust the tool is there, something I'm missing? It's a 1/8" chain btw (edited my original post 😳 )

I bought one of these way back in the 80's – fits most chains. A snip @ $9

isn't it just a matter of getting a different thrust pin for the tool ?

[edit] oh I see, wrong width not different pin…