chain riveting?

[talcumpowderbut]

Hi guys. Heres a picture of how far i am with riveting my chain links.



I have added a good amount of pressure already and dont want to push it too hard. Any advise would be great cheers. Connor

[Haydn]

Looks fine to me, is the link still mobile?

[talcumpowderbut]

Looks fine to me, is the link still mobile?

Yep still good play in it. But the tool i am using is not sitting flush yet when i tighten it. So indicates that there is further to go. Or should that be enough? Thanks

[Haydn]

It looks enough to me, if you compare the end of the pins with how they were to start off there about there. I had solid pins on my last Regina chain and had to use a hammer to peen the ends. Ill be getting a soft link like that next time.

[CRM]

is the plate the same distance as all the rest ? ie is the back plate exactly in line to the others and the front face plate too - so putting the same correct pressure on the o rings ?
if so then your done.
i would peen the ends over slightly for peace of mine, just splay them out slightly even if it splits the dishing slightly.

[talcumpowderbut]

Aye cheers guys. I reckon they are flush. Ill get a friend to check it over when im all done. Hey crm whats the best way to spread the soft metal? Thanks

[CRM]

i use one of these bad boys
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.d ... tAod228Asg

[talcumpowderbut]

Ouch... Haha will see what i can do with the existing tool i have. Cheers matey