[Elecraft] KXPD3 long screw...

[Edward R Cole]

You can accomplish this by using a combo crimp and machine screw 
cutoff tool.  They are very common to find in Hardware stores and at 
NAPA.  You thread the machine screw into the tapped hole in the tool 
to the point you want cut off and squeeze the tool (takes both hands 
for me) to cut off the screw.  Unthreading the cut off screw does the 
"chasing".  I usually lightly file the cut end.

But these crimp tools will wear out doing this - but cheap for under $10.

I have also just vise-clamped a screw and cut off with hack saw.  I 
run a nut onto the screw before cutting so the process of removing 
the nut helps chase the threads.

But I much prefer just buying the proper length machine screw.  I 
order mine from McMaster-Carr as local stores do not stock below 6-32.

73, Ed - KL7UW

Date: Fri, 20 May 2016 11:32:05 -0700
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It helps to thread a nut onto a screw before you cut the end off. When
you are done cutting and filing, removing the nut acts to "chase" the
threads and clean them up a little.

Eric KE6US



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