On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:33:31 -0700, Chris 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.

Also any sosurce less expensive than Bosun supply?

Chris

I don't know the best way, but I've done it with a hacksaw and with a
disk grinder equipped with a thin cutting wheel. It was just a cheap
Makita 4-1/2" disk grinder.

If you have to cut 100, I would suggest you NOT use a hacksaw. ;-)

You can probably hold the head in a vice or something while you cut
with the grinder.

You might want to keep a 1/4" 20 die on hand to clean up the threads near
the cut. Actually, now that I think about it, it might be better to just
put a nut on the screw before you cut. When you remove the nut it should
do an OK job of cleaning up the threads.

--Mac

On Fri, 15 Oct 2004 03:08:25 GMT, Mac wrote:

Actually, now that I think about it, it might be better to just
put a nut on the screw before you cut. When you remove the nut it should
do an OK job of cleaning up the threads.
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Yes. I usualy cut them (actually break them off) after the nut is in
place and tightened.