DIY - How to cut different types of belcher chain

 

What do you need:

  • Belcher chain

  • Round nose pliers

  • Curved pointed pliers

  • Jewellery pliers

Belcher chain 1:
Step 1: Cut the belcher chain with jewellery pliers.
Step 2: Bend the cut link open.
Step 3: Remove the cut link.

Belcher chain 2:
Step 1: Hold the longer part of the links with the round-nose pliers.
Step 2: Bend the link away from you until it comes apart.
Step 3: Squeeze the link closed again for future use.

Belcher chain 3:
Step 1: Hold both sides of the link using two pairs of pliers.
Step 2: Bend the link so that both ends move farther apart. This will separate the links.
Step 3: Bend the last link securely closed for future use.

Belcher chain 4:
Step 1: Hold a link on both sides with two pairs of pliers.
Step 2: Bend the link open.
Step 3: Remove the link from the rest of the chain.
Step 4: Bend the link closed again for future use.

Belcher chain 5:
Step 1: Cut through the chain with jewellery pliers.
Step 2: To cut it completely, you might need to cut the same spot a few times. Each cut will release a layer of the chain.
Step 3: Give it one last cut!

 

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