By James from Santa monica, CA on 08/24/2008
Pros: it's cheap and it gets the job done. The tool itself is fairly tough.
Cons: none, the tool itself works, though you need a flat head screwdriver and a couple steel balls(from 1 skate bearing broken open) to press the rivet heads out and get the new link/chain on.
This tool works on a 520 chain, though you need two steel balls from inside a skate bearing to press the rivet heads out with some good muscle, but it can be done. Once the rivet heads are pressed out a bit from the steel balls, the rivet heads can be mashed out a bit more just using the middle press screw without the plate against the rivet head.
Also, I've found using a belt sander on the rivet heads, to break or shorten the chain, the easiest without buying a pricey rivet tool. Pry the plate off with a flathead screwdriver and your done.
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