Chain breaker / riveting tools are legendary for being expensive and then only lasting for one or two uses. OEM chains - if it's the first changeout - are superb quality, and also legendary for breaking riveting tools.
If I'm honest, it's easier to ask a workshop Tec to do the job if you haven't already invested or have the facilities. It may end up being better value for money.
ProBike list a tool that does look as if it's been made for the task - finally. Tools for occasional jobs aren't cheap - and often take time to earn back their investment.
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When I had the shop/workshop going that's how we did it Stuie, back in the "Old days" maybe you'd get away with a standard type press/splitter, but even then the rivet would often get "Stuck" in the roller once clear of the sideplate. Cheap reviters aren't worth buying either IMO.
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