Granberg Break-N-Mend?

[HorseFaller]

Been thinking of buying one of these. Can anyone tell me how well they work. My Grandfather used one for years long ago and had no complaints. My friends say they work with the new styles of chain and the only way to go is the separate breaker spinner. I like the idea of something that can go in the toolbox. Any help would be great.


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[deye223]

i had one for a couple of months and then gave it to a mate go and buy a breaker & spinner

 

[eyolf]

Well, they do work. They are better at breaking chain than mending chain.

I break chains occasionally, usually when they are at the very end of their lifespan anyway; its pretty hard to justify spending an hour fooling around with a couple of old worn-out chains, trying to make one that works when you can buy a brand-new loop for $20 (depending)

It would take a lot more patience than I have to sit down with one and a roll of chain to make loops.

 

[2dogs]

They are a great tool. I use mine clamped in a vice just below the three rivets of the fixed jaw. I also keep one in the saw box. If you have alot of chains to fix and have the room then a seperate breaker spinner is a better set-up. Still I probably shorten 30 chains a year with no complaints.

 

[HorseFaller]

Well, they do work. They are better at breaking chain than mending chain.

I break chains occasionally, usually when they are at the very end of their lifespan anyway; its pretty hard to justify spending an hour fooling around with a couple of old worn-out chains, trying to make one that works when you can buy a brand-new loop for $20 (depending)

It would take a lot more patience than I have to sit down with one and a roll of chain to make loops.

Probably will only shorten a few and make new. Maybe only mend some. So I guess a shop mount would be best but I have a hard time not trying grandpas way.

 

[StihlKiwi]

I have one, and while its not nearly as quick and easy as using a bench-mounted breaker and spinner its ideal for occasional use as its a damn sight cheaper, and fits in the toolbox. If you buy on make sure you line up the tiestrap properly when breaking chain, its easy to break the punch if you don't.

 

[RAMROD48]

Well, they do work. They are better at breaking chain than mending chain.

I break chains occasionally, usually when they are at the very end of their lifespan anyway; its pretty hard to justify spending an hour fooling around with a couple of old worn-out chains, trying to make one that works when you can buy a brand-new loop for $20 (depending)

It would take a lot more patience than I have to sit down with one and a roll of chain to make loops.

Hope thats for 24" and over....:msp_confused:

 

[HorseFaller]

Hope thats for 24" and over....:msp_confused:

I've heard some people pay a buck an inch. Here it's I think around $25 for a 32" give or take. Couldn't tell ya what my 28" runs been so long since I bought some that size. I think it was like $19 or so.

 

[fallguy1000]

I am a hobbyist. I have a break n mend and a bench style. I actually prefer the break n mend just because I got used to using it first. I've never had any trouble with it.

 

[Jakers]

20" chains around here are $22. been really considering buing the tools to make my own at home

 

[HorseFaller]

I think that's where I'm headed


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[fallguy1000]

I planned ahead and got all my bars and saws lined up with a same size skip chain (without checking I think I run 3/8 0.050 A1 on the bulk stuff) and bought a full roll of it on ebay for roughly 125 bucks and I've made a lot of chains from it already and still have plenty left. The nicest thing about the break n mend and the bulk chain (if you buy the right kind that you like .. be careful) is that you can make a new chain in a few minutes instead of trying to rescue one with a little life in it in an hour of raker and teeth work. One day I planned to cut all day and the night before I setup 3 brand new chains in an hour or less. Sure beats 60 plus dollars in chains and a hour or two trip to town that costs me 10 bucks in gas.

 

[galde]

I like the tool but some people say it is hard to use. The key is that it must be used correctly. Frequent adjustment of the jaws is necessary, just as with Vise-Grip pliers. The adjuster nut works backwards compared to a Vise-Grip. I have a bench breaker and spinner, but I still use the Break-N-Mend for some tasks.