How do I remove a skiptooth chain from the frame?

[1959firearrow]

I know how to remove normal chains but in my past ventures with the cheapo pot metal chain brakes I have, old chains made back when stuff was good destroy my tools in a rather quick manner. So any advice or is there a source for a decent tool that you guys/gals have used?

 

[aussie984]

I just took one off a frame by finding the master link and then poping the flat peice on the link off with a flat head screw driver. It was really simple I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Dan

 

[1959firearrow]

Its the original chain and I didn't find a master link unless they look different for skiptooth chains?

 

[Rayofsonshine2]

They can be hard to spot but one plate will look a little larger. Usually no tool is needed, just flex the chain sideways inwards at the master and the plate pops off if it is crusty a small flat screw driver helps.

 

[JOEL]

It may not have a master link. If not you need to find a chain tool that is compatable. I have been using one for years that I modified by breaking off some of the tabs.

 

[Nickinator]

You all may think this is mid evil but I use a pipe saw.

 

[1959firearrow]

Well if I was to cut it where can I get a skiptooth masterlink? I want to reuse this chain eventually.

 

[Nickinator]

Well if I was to cut it where can I get a skiptooth masterlink? I want to reuse this chain eventually.

I have a bunch rusty but, have some.

 

[twjensen]

skip tooth chain

Ya, the master link will not have a "keeper" on the outside plate, thats maybe what you are looking for. The o/s plate is a bit larger than the rest of the links..I have to put on my glasses to find it. small flat screw driver, pops em right off, hence the glasses.

 

[1959firearrow]

K thanks for that tidbit, that is kind of what I have been wondering gonna get the bike out and go over the chain see what I find. Thanks for the info guys!