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Posted: 3/26/2009 5:07:04 PM EDT
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I know this is for AR-15 builds, but this is more of a machining question.
I've just gotten a new stock for my Savage 10FP and one of the screws for the action is a bit too long and its obstructing the bolt. Is there a best way to cut off an 1/8th or 1/16th of a bolt without ruining the threads. I have memories of using a hack saw when I was just a kid and sometimes the threads didn't work after I got through. (Imagine that). I have a bench grinder, but I thought I'd seek some advice before I ended up ruining the bolt. Thanks. |
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I know this is for AR-15 builds, but this is more of a machining question. I've just gotten a new stock for my Savage 10FP and one of the screws for the action is a bit too long and its obstructing the bolt. Is there a best way to cut off an 1/8th or 1/16th of a bolt without ruining the threads. I have memories of using a hack saw when I was just a kid and sometimes the threads didn't work after I got through. (Imagine that). I have a bench grinder, but I thought I'd seek some advice before I ended up ruining the bolt. Thanks. All you have to do is put a nut on the screw before you cut it. When you take the nut off, it fixes the threads on the way out. |
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Quoted:
I know this is for AR-15 builds, but this is more of a machining question. I've just gotten a new stock for my Savage 10FP and one of the screws for the action is a bit too long and its obstructing the bolt. Is there a best way to cut off an 1/8th or 1/16th of a bolt without ruining the threads. I have memories of using a hack saw when I was just a kid and sometimes the threads didn't work after I got through. (Imagine that). I have a bench grinder, but I thought I'd seek some advice before I ended up ruining the bolt. Thanks. All you have to do is put a nut on the screw before you cut it. When you take the nut off, it fixes the threads on the way out. True. Forgot about that old trick. Thanks. |
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