Thanks for the info Dave! I might rent it and have a machinist friend of mine look at it and see if he could make me one. I think that it is a rather simple tool that cradles the chain and has a hardened cupped shank bolt that you screw onto the link to crimp it. Chris

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.