Stop Wasting Time Cutting Wire And Chain — This Hardware Store Will Do It For You

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Whether you need a specific length of heavy-duty chain to use as a safety chain for towing a trailer or as a rain chain that can help your garden, you might wonder about the best way to get the right size. You certainly could buy a prepackaged length of chain, and then spend time and effort cutting it to the desired length at home. But you may end up damaging some of the product, which can weaken it. There are also safety risks, and you may need to buy potentially pricey tools, like a bolt cutter, angle grinder, or torch.

Instead of going through this hassle, you can take advantage of something that savvy Ace Hardware shoppers know about: The store's employees will cut bulk wire, rope, and chain to a specified length at no extra cost to you. No matter how much or little of it you need, staff members at Ace Hardware can handle the job. If you don't have an Ace Hardware in your area, many other hardware stores also sell these materials in bulk and can cut them for you.  

Ace Hardware has more than 5,000 stores worldwide, and most are independently owned and operated. Because of this local ownership structure, the availability of services like chain cutting or lawn mower blade sharpening varies at each Ace Hardware store. Use Ace Hardware's website to search for local stores that offer this service.

The primary advantage of buying chain or wire in bulk off a spool is that you can save money by not buying more than you actually need. You'll also avoid the waste that comes from buying a prepackaged product. Additionally, Ace Hardware employees are generally helpful to customers, meaning they can probably help you find the perfect product for your project.

One of the disadvantages of using this service at Ace Hardware is that the parent company doesn't list the products it offers in bulk on its website. It only lists prepackaged options. Local stores can choose what they purchase in bulk, meaning the products available vary from store to store. If your local store doesn't have the type of chain or wire that you need, it might be able to create a special order for you at no extra charge, though. As another potential issue, some people say they were not able to return a bulk chain or wire after having an employee cut it, so you'll want to be certain about your purchase before you proceed.