On Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:17:50 -0400, Matt Colie
wrote:
So what is the "best" method to cut 316 ss machine screws 1/4"
20thread 3"length. I have about 100 that I need to trim to custom
length.
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1/4" SS bolts are easy. Put a small ding in the bolt with a carbide
cutoff disk using an angle grinder, Dremel tool, or whatever you have.
Grab on to the end of the bolt with vice grips and bend it back and
forth a couple of times inline with the "ding" you put in it. It will
break off fairly cleanly at the ding mark. Use a small grinding wheel
in your favorite rotary tool to smooth it off flush with the nut.

This is MUCH easier than sawing, especially if you're doing a hunderd.