How to Cut Chains

Intermediate 1 hour 11 steps 32270 views Rating: 3.7/5 Published: 2026-06-02

Find bolt cutters that are large enough to cut your chain.. Pick out the link to cut.. Position the bolt cutters on the link.

Start Playback
W
Author

Steps

1

Find bolt cutters that are large enough to cut your chain.

Step 1

Find bolt cutters that are large enough to cut your chain.

2

Pick out the link to cut.

Step 2

Pick out the link to cut.

3

Position the bolt cutters on the link.

Step 3

Position the bolt cutters on the link.

4

Cut both sides of the link.

Step 4

Cut both sides of the link.

5

Pick a saw to use.

Step 5

Pick a saw to use.

6

Decide which link to cut.

Step 6

Decide which link to cut.

7

Secure the chain in a clamp or vise.

Step 7

Secure the chain in a clamp or vise.

8

Saw through one link.

Step 8

Saw through one link.

9

Get small cutting pliers.

Step 9

Get small cutting pliers.

10

Line up the link you want to cut in the pliers.

Step 10

Line up the link you want to cut in the pliers.

11

Cut the chain and remove the link pieces that were cut.

Step 11

Cut the chain and remove the link pieces that were cut.

View as Slideshow

Rate This Guide

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.7/5
3

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!