# Help with chain skipping

**URL:** <https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/help-with-chain-skipping/3627>\
**Category:** Troubleshooting\
**Created:** [April 27, 2018, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/help-with-chain-skipping/3627 "2018-04-27T14:25:27Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/help-with-chain-skipping/3627/6 "2018-04-27T16:52:52Z")

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I highly recommend this solution:

> [@Improved chain tensioning for top beam configuration](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/improved-chain-tensioning-for-top-beam-configuration/3284/65):
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> I’ve been experimenting with replacing my bungee with the 3/16ths cord sold here: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WCZPYBV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1) and so far it’s been working really well. I used zip ties to loop the ends because it was too thick to tie a knot in.

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