Light Conversation — Tools of the Trade

Tools of the Trade - How to Open and Close Chain 0

Need to open and/or close the chain holding your chandelier?  This guy is the trick:

Chain Spreaders! They are like the opposite of a pair of pliers.  The groves on the top fit into different sizes of chain links, and when you squeeze the handles, the links are forced open. 

You provide the brute strength.