ZB50

What is the best method for cutting screws (especially metric) so the end thread is usable?

Thanks

ZB

BingoFlyer

ZB,

I assume that you are talking about bolts, I thread a nut on the bolt and then cut bolt off using a Dremel tool with a cut off disk. After backing the nut off the treads are not damaged. Then using a fine file I put a slight chamfer on the end.

Tippie

Yep, Bingo Flyer, that has always worked best for me too! Essential that you bevel the end again to remove any burrs and sharp metal. Only I don't use a file, I just lightly rotate the bolt on the side of the Dremel cut-off disc (slow speed) to smooth it.

xv-townboy

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that's the way i do it as well tippie.