Thread: Trimming Screws

Originally Posted by sharptonn

It takes patience, Tarkus! Some have it, some don't! (HAR!)


I would have the same problem, of course!

When taps get small like that, feeling becomes nonexistant. The smallest tap I use at work is 2-56. The T-handle tap wrench, be it small still swallows up the tap. Then usually comes the dreaded sound of "Snap"
Uggggggggggh!!!!

Originally Posted by Tarkus

When taps get small like that, feeling becomes nonexistant. The smallest tap I use at work is 2-56. The T-handle tap wrench, be it small still swallows up the tap. Then usually comes the dreaded sound of "Snap"
Uggggggggggh!!!!

So you wouldn't recommend putting the bolt into a die , cutting it off then just backing it out to clean the thread.

I do this all the time at work. Bolt head in the vise, a thread restorer or nut run up against the head and the bolt cutoff with a cut-off wheel to length. Removed from the vise and dressed a bit on a grinder/sander and then the nut removed to smooth the lead thread. However, this is teeny stuff and the OP needs to make several at a time. Seems a good idea if you are using this method. Me? I like bustin scales the old-fashioned way! With a hammer and pins!

I just looked up the tap drill size for an 0-80 # 56 drill (.046") Thats one tiny drill to go with one tiny tap.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

No dremel? Run it thru the razor and tighten to your taste. Use a Dremel cut-off wheel and a fine drum to dress it to the nut. Polish! Should back right out, whether you want it to ....or not!

I'd be careful with that! When I cut screws, they become awfully hot, and I wouldn't want to melt or burn my scales.

Originally Posted by Laurens

I'd be careful with that! When I cut screws, they become awfully hot, and I wouldn't want to melt or burn my scales.

No worrries here! I only use screws for mock-ups, never a need to cut them!

This has been a challenging thread to read as my experience in metal work is seriously limited. I feel sort of tapped out now but I'm glad I read it anyway. Its not the first thread I've read through I didn't understand.

Originally Posted by WW243

This has been a challenging thread to read as my experience in metal work is seriously limited. I feel sort of tapped out now but I'm glad I read it anyway. Its not the first thread I've read through I didn't understand.

What is it that puzzles you? We might be able to clarify!

Originally Posted by WW243

This has been a challenging thread to read as my experience in metal work is seriously limited. I feel sort of tapped out now but I'm glad I read it anyway. Its not the first thread I've read through I didn't understand.

Tapped out! I got it! Yeah, Perhaps the OP could post a series of pics to show his tool and techniques as well as result! A picture is worth (esp in this case) a thousand words!

This is what you need guys,watchmakers Die/screw plate,are all over the bay for cheap.
Screw the screw in,cut it off with dikes,unscrew,done deal.