A question about a bike chain tool

[Wester]

Sorry if this sounds a dumb question to you but i am only a beginner at bike mantenance

I broke the pin on my chain tool that pushes out the pin in the bike chain can it be replaced or repaired ? also why is the pin made of different metal to that of the rest of the chain tool

 

[Sheffield_Tiger]

Depends on the brand - a good chain tool may have replacement pins available. A cheapo complete tool would probably be cheaper than a new pin for a good chain tool.

The pin is harder than the body in a similar way as a screwdriver may have a hardened tip

 

[sidevalve]

The pin is [or should be] hardened steel. If it wasn't it could mushroom out in use and end up either damaging or just not fitting through the sideplates.

 

[Wester]

Would it be possible to join the pin together again ?

 

[accountantpete]

If you have a Park chain tool - yes.

If it is a cheapy forget it and get a Park.

 

[Wester]

I guess it is a cheapy so i am going to have to purchase again

 

[Sheffield_Tiger]

Can't go far wrong with this for day to day maintenance.
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/park-tool-qkct5-mini-chain-brute-chain-tool-prod11187/

Mine is used regularly on various old bikes some with red rusted solid chains and on its original pin. Good quality but cheap enough not to break the bank and replacement pins available