I am building my Laird, and my tyre choice has me moving to the back part of the dropouts. I cut down the chain and had there been a half-link, I could’ve had it.
Yep- a half-link would have fit the bill. Between the strange gearing (39 tooth is max) and some other irregularities, my wheel is at the back of the drop out. I did buy a 9 tooth Driver hub just in case I just can get along with it. I will make a wheel disc and paint it green.