Of course, for a screw thread to do any work, it has to project out more than the thickness of a piece of paper, and the shape of the projection determines the mechanical properties of the screw.

If the cut bolt threads acceptably, leave it alone. If not, try the bevel to see if that helps. Shear the Screw If you’re looking to cut small machine screws, using a hacksaw could be fussy and ...

A lathe is an essential tool for working with large square thread bolts,as it allows for precise cutting, threading, and adjusting the bolt size.

Depicting the art behind cutting a bolt shorter and not damaging the threads in the process.

Easy to Use If you are not sure of the thread size, match up the bolt thread to one of the file sides. Some of the thread sizes may appear similar, so I double-check with the file firmly engaged with ...